All’s Well That Ends Well is Chiodos’ second full length album. Debuting in 2005, the album was surly their breakout hit, gaining them a lot of popularity in the post-hardcore scene. Personally, I thought the album was pretty mediocre. I really enjoyed the variety of instruments used in the album including piano, synth and the standard instruments like guitar, bass and drums. If you’re a fan of intricate guitar work like me, this album is a bit of a disappointment. Majority of the guitar is just barre chords and the bass is pretty generic. However, the band makes up for it with the variety of instruments and sound effects like the waves crashing in the song Expired in Goreville. Craig Owen’s distinct vocals are objectively not perfect and sound a bit whiny at times, but for some reason I am drawn to them.
First Impression: This album is worth a listen, but definitely has its flaws.
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