Serial Joe - (Last Chance) At The Romance Dance

1. Completely

2. Angry

3. Unintended

4. Stranded

5. Mary

6. Turn Around

7. Suddenly

8. Girl Like You

9. You Don't Laugh

10. Go For A Ride

11. Committed

12. Save Me

Serial Joe have released their fourth album titled "(Last Chance) At The Romance Dance". With this album, the band decided to take a different approach to their music, and it objectively flopped. The band was a harder rock, almost nu-metal band, and with this album, they decided to go more of a pop rock/alternative sound for this album. This album has more of a Wide Mouth Mason sound to it, so if you like(d) them, you might like this album.

Being that this is an Aquarius released album, it has a really good sound quality and was recorded to a professional standard. Picking Corey Macfadyen to produce the record could of also hurt as he hasn't done too much in that department either, but it doesn't sound bad. The band has had three previous albums, so there should be any problem in the paying part here. Nothing out of the ordinary was added, and they didn't forget how to play. It's a pretty alright album in this category all in all.

Now onto the vocals and lyrics. Now Ryan on this album has his signature raspy voice on here, and he sounds solid. The vocals are clear, you can understand everything he is saying, and it isn't too bad.

With the lyrics, the band went for songs about girls, relationships, and feeing about others. This is pretty typical of bands, especially younger bands, and it seems to be the same theme throughout the album. We don't feel that is a band thing though, people connect with that.

If you are looking for a single to this album, give the song "Completely" a listen as it is the hit from this album, and gives you the best idea of the sound and style the band was going for on this record.

Serial Joe have made an album that just doesn't seem to have the same edge or rock as hard as their other albums. This was an attempt at being a little more commercial, and it flopped with critics and fans. This isn't a bad album, it is just objectively the album of theirs that received the least fan fare. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Alternative/Rock

Release Date: Nov 6th, 2001

Location: Newmarket, Ontario

Label: Aquarius Records

Serial Joe - Serial Joe...

1. Silently Screaming

2. Out Of Hand

3. Absence Of Mind

4. What I See

5. Another Time

6. False Design

7. Mistake [US Version]

8. Face Down [My Brilliant Beast Mix]

9. Should Have Been Mine [Metaldog Mix]

10. Deep [Metaldog Mix]

11. Absence Of Mind [Jimi Lamort's Absinthe Mix]

12. What I See [Malhavoc's Please Send Bobo Mix]

Serial Joe have released their third album which is simply titled "Serial Joe..." This album seems to be more of an EP with a bunch of remixes and alternate versions of songs. The band has a pretty alternative rock feel to them, which has been standard on their previous albums. These guys have a similar sound to that of Matthew Good Band, Treble Charger or even an I Mother Earth, so if you liked those artists, you could like this album. They have done a pretty good job here.

When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded to a fairly decent sound and quality here. The album does have a bit of a grungy sound to it, which makes it a bit harder to hear just whats going on, and makes it sound a little sloppy, but thats what the band is going for with their music. On the point of the instrumentation, the band has done a pretty average job here. Yes the band is young and has potential, but no they aren't going to blow you away with a crazy riff or solo. This is pretty much just good old straight foreword playing. 

Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album a pretty raw, and you have to consider the singer is just a teenager so it's not as complex as it could be. He has a pretty good singing voice, and he is clear enough that you can get mostly what he is singing about. All in all, not bad. With the lyrics, the band goes for songs about love and relationships, being lost, being down and lifted up, and more. These are pretty typical lyrics to come out of, especially a teenage band. We feel the fans and market for the songs will be able to connect with the lyrics, and thats always a good thing.

If you are looking for a single to this album, give the song "What I See" your attention, as it is the best song, and the most true to the sound Serial Joe uses on all their album. This song will give you a good idea of the band.

Serial Joe have made their third album, one that gives them a few more songs to push the market, and one that will hold fans over until a full length of songs can be made. They have done a pretty good job here. It is our personal opinion that rock remixes are not usually the greatest and thats how we feel with the last bit of the album. There is for sure a divide from the top half and bottom half of the album, and for that, we mostly talked about the new songs. Listen to this album and decide for yourself what you think about it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Alternative/Rock

Release Date: 2000

Location: Newmarket, Ontario

Label: Aquarius Records

Serial Joe - Face Down

1. Should Have Been Mine

2. Deep

3. Mistake

4. Face Down

5. Dragon On My Shoulder

6. Shallow

7. Push

8. Sanity

9. Centipede

10. Confused

11. Outrage

12. Denial

Serial Joe have released their second album, which happens to be their label debut titled "Face Down." This album follows along with the same style and sound the band established on their first album. This has a dark, alternative rock feel to it, which is perfect for the time. The album also features attempted rap style of vocals which was popular at the time of this album. These guys have a similar style to that of bands like Econoline Crush or Matthew Good Band, so if you liked those bands, you could really like this album. They have done an alright job here. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded to a pretty decent sound at the time. This album hasn't really stood up to time when listening to it now, however it could be how they tried to go for that dark alternative sound on this album. The instrumentation isn't the greatest, as this is a young band who still have a lot to learn. Now the back can play, they just aren't going to wow you yet, besides with their age. Onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals on this album aren't bad, he can certainly sing, the vocals are also nice and clear for you to understand. Not too bad for a new singer and band. With the lyrics, the band goes for songs about girls, being angry, and trying to get away from your issues. This is what many bands sing about, so they aren't mind blowing or lyrics you have to think about, just nice plain regular songs and lyrics. If you are looking for a single to this album, give this song "Mistake" your attention as this is the best song on the album, and will give you a feel for the album. Serial Joe have made an album that certainly will give them some attention, but with some better recording, and growth as a band, this could really go somewhere. We look forward to hearing what is next. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Alternative/Rock

Release Date: 1999

Location: Newmarket, Ontario

Label: Aquarius Records

Serial Joe - KICKeD

1. Skidrow

2. Dream Girl

3. Velocity

4. Lonely Heart

5. Obsession

6. Welcome To Happyland

Serial Joe have released their debut album titled "Kicked." This album shows off the young band in a very alternative rock way, trying to continue on with that popular 90's rock style.  They have a similar sound to that of a Matthew Good Band or a Our Lady Peace, so if you like those bands, you could like this album. This has a very kid like sound to it but they have done a pretty decent job on the album. Looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded pretty good, but it needs a bit of work to get the more polished sound to it. These kids have a pretty good instrumentation here, they can really play. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals are pretty childlike sounding which makes sense since these guys are so young. He can song and you can tell what he is saying which is nice. With the lyrics, these are probably the short coming of  the band as they are from a very youthful place and are lacking the real substance that more mature artists have. Not saying that they are not good, they just could use more than just being angry young kids. If you are looking for a single to this album, give the song "Skidrow" your attention as it is the best song on the album and it shows off what they are doing on the album the best. Serial Joe have made a welcome to album that shows, with a little bit or work and progression, this could really be something. They have the potential here. We like the album overall. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Alternative/Rock

Release Date: 1998

Location: Newmarket, Ontario

Label: None