I truly want to like Hawthorne Heights. I want them to be the perfect Thursday replacement for Victory. But I just can't do it. The songs on this album musically, are outstanding, the first step to an amazing screamo experience. The lyrics are creative and interwoven well, artistically beautiful.Then, the screaming starts. And I'm being nice by calling it true screaming. It sounds more like he's trying to hurl out his entire insides, and frankly makes me want to do the same. And that's really all that's wrong with this album...they need someone who screams well...as strange as that sounds."Niki FM" and "Ohio is for Lovers" are tracks I can generally make it all of the way through. I want to like "Dissolve & Decay" but usually can't quite get there. If you like Alexisonfire, you'll like Hawthorne Heights without reservation. If you prefer Thursday, I imagine you'll feel a bit like I do. Two disappointed little stars. Sorry.