STOP

By Plain White T's
Released August 2002

REVIEW

Plain White T's' debut album, Stop, follows in the footsteps of Jimmy Eat World's sudden success in 2002, and evidently these four young men read up on their history. Stop is rather generic, although it does provide several enjoyable songs, such as "Please Don't Do This," in which vocalist Tom Higgenson pleads for his girlfriend to admit her cheating ways, and the breezy "Shine." Plain White T's' largest obstacle is its sounding like emo figureheads Dashboard Confessional and the aforementioned Jimmy Eat World, and in its desperation to emulate these groups it forgets to also inject its songs with a noticeable style of its own. As of such, Stop is simply a forgettable release overshadowed by its peers in the emo/rock scene. ~ Jason D. Taylor, All Music Guide

 

TRACKS

1	Stop	Higgenson/Mast	3:48
2	Please Don't Do This	Higgenson	2:59
3	What If	Higgenson	2:51
4	Fireworks	Higgenson/Mast	3:25
5	Leavin'	Higgenson	3:45
6	Shine	Higgenson	5:19
7	Your Fault	Higgenson/Mast	3:48
8	Happy Someday	Higgenson	3:20
9	Lonely September	Higgenson	4:26
10	Can't Turn Away	Higgenson	4:30
11	Penny (Perfect for You)	Higgenson	3:19
12	Radios in Heaven	Higgenson	5:22

PERFORMERS

Bass	Ken Fletcher
Drums	Dave Tirio
Guitar	Tom Higgenson
Keyboards	Tom Higgenson
Percussion	Tom Higgenson
Vocals	Tom Higgenson