I don't have speakers hooked up here but I'll give it a listen tomorrow.
Many bands that come off as 'substandard' or 'bland' generally just need a good recording to come across totally differently.
My band:
http://www.myspace.com/knifedowndanger
We have what I would consider a 'very good' recording, but it still doesn't even compare to the intensity of the live show. A lot of bands get mislabeled as lame because their recording is weak. Always something to keep in mind.