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4 out of 5 stars

A Brave Debut September 26, 2005
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

Finger Eleven are one of those great bands who have made a career out of sounding nothing like anyone else and avoiding trends. Their debut album, "Tip," was hardly keeping with the times. In 1998, they didn't sound like rap-metal, nor did they fit in with typical alternative radio. I hear a lot of things on this album that have been copied by a lot of bands to follow, which makes Finger Eleven one of the most underrated groups of the past decade. They've obviously had a bit of influence, even though hardly anyone knows their name.

"Tip," while not being as dark as the ultimately superior "The Greyest Of Blues Skies" or as sharp and catchy as their 2003 self titled album, still sticks out for me. As a debut, Finger Eleven sure got their feet on the ground rather quick, establishing a sound all their own. Fans working backwards through the groups catalogue may find this album a little harder to swallow, because it's not an instant click. You must listen to this album a few times before you get it. There are songs, though, that definitely catch you from the beginning. "Quicksand" and "Above," two of the best known songs from this effort are great examples of this, and "Awake And Dreaming" remains one of my favorite Finger Eleven songs, also a sign of what their second album would sound like. But hands down, the best song the group has ever written, in my opinion, is the title track "Tip." This song is so addictive. My first listen to this song nearly unhinged my jaw. If this song doesn't get you going, you just might be dead!

Finger Eleven have come a long way from this album, and admittedly have made better music (although a lot of fans will strongly disagree with me), but "Tip" still stands as a stellar debut effort. Few bands find their sound this quick, and coming from a band who used to go by the moniker, Rainbow Butt Monkeys, it's rather impressive. "Tip" is just an album that all fans of rock music can appreciate. From the heavy stuff to the more tender side, it's got it all.

5 out of 5 stars

Finger Eleven shines above the rest May 19, 1999
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

OK, perhaps I'm not one to judge since I'm not really a fan of them, but I don't understand the comparisons between Finger Eleven and Our Lady Peace. From hearing "Tip" and based on the OLP songs I've heard in the past, I can say that F-11 is definitely edgier and vocalist Scott Anderson doesn't do that irritating screech thing that Raine from OLP does. To me this sounds like a cross between the guitar crunch and superb musical proficiency of Tool and the emotive soul-searching lyrics and vocals of Live. Anyone who was starting to lose faith in rock music (like I was at one time) should definitely check this album out - if you liked "Quicksand" and "Above", you'll be pleased to know that the rest of the album is equally as intense and powerful as those two songs. I think you are going to be hearing a lot about Finger Eleven in the future. Get this album and beat your friends to the punch.

5 out of 5 stars

DAMN!! March 18, 2003
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

I have known about F11 for about 2 years now, but until recently I had only listened to their 2nd album, GOBS. In fact, I had NEVER listened to a song off of Tip until last week when i bought the cd. Man, and i thought these guys were awseome before!! I thought their 2nd album could not be topped but after listening to Tip for the 50th time it is very hard to distinguish a favorite album.

Tip reaffirms my belief that F11 is the greatest band ever. I can sit and listen to this cd all day and never get tired of a single track (with the exception of swallowtail, but I still enjoy the song). Every song is unique in its own way and if you say all the songs sounds the same then you obviously haven't listened to each track as carefully as I have.

I cannot really name a favorite song off this album since they are all so awseome, but I will say that standout tracks are Above, Glimpse, Awake and Dreaming (OMG this song rules!!!), Quicksand, Costume for a Gutterball, Thin Spirts, etc. Hell, it's all of them!!

In conclusion, if you are contemplating buying this cd, BUY IT. I cannot reccomend one F11 album over the other since they are SO different in their styles, but equally awseome in my opinion. If you want straight-up rock then get Tip, but if you want something a little heavier then get GOBS. What am I saying... GET BOTH!! I cannot wait for their third album to be released.

5 out of 5 stars great June 8, 2005
3 out of 8 found this review helpful

just came to say that Greyest of Blue Skies is NOT medicore, the new self-tited album stinks (it does, and if you argue you only prove further that I am right). Get this and Greyest of Blue Skies, those are the only albums you will ever need from this once awesome band, before they came out with the wretched self-titled one.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing! March 15, 2000
2 out of 4 found this review helpful

I don't know where to start, this CD is the greatest! I have had it for several months and can not hear enough of it. I would reccomend to anyone who likes good music. Go hear it for yourself, and tell your friends about them! Finger Eleven is definetly under-rated, know one has heard of them yet they are sooo much better than half the stuff on the radio.

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