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Format:Audio CD
I am a big Juliana Theory fan.
Funnily enough, it all started back in early 2006 with a track off this album: "Shotgun Serenade", which featured on the Rock Sound sampler cd. Sadly, I must have been the only one who heard this track, as the album didn't sell very well, and any attempts at releasing a single bombed (no one I know has ever even heard of this group outside my close circle of friends, who I introduced Juliana to).
But it doesn't matter. Although it would have been fantastic for them to become the next big thing (and let's face, with this album they should have!), I'm kind of glad they didn't. They feel like my band, and I feel that I belong to a sort of small, special club.
So, to paraphrase an older Juliana classic (I'll let you figure out which for yourself), I want to be selfish.
The Juliana Theory are one of my favourite bands of all time, and believe me, the list is long. And they are right near the very top.
Why? Listen to this.
From the first track (the spitting, vitriolic break up anthem "This Is A Lovesong...For The Loveless") to the last (the gentle, haunting hidden track "Her Velvet Voice"), this is an absolute corker.
Although its true every release by this band has been of serious quality, Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat was the first album (and sadly the last) to approach genuine five-star greatness (although debut album "Understand This Is A Dream" and EP "Music From Another Room" follow only a short way behind). Not quite perfect, but ridiculously close.
The Juliana Theory were always a great band, with great songs and terrific musicianship. Take for example "Shotgun Serenade". Starting out gentle and melodic, with an acoustic vibe, singer Brett Detar absolutely excels himself, going from gentle croon ala City and Colour to jaded punk rocker along the lines of early My Chemical Romance in the space of about five seconds. Its hard to put down in writing, but the transition from the soft, acoustic intro to a full on punk rock throttle is spellbinding, and this is genuinely an amazing song. Plus the whole thing is stupendously catchy. Think of MCR's "I'm Not Okay", but with an actual song structure and tighter musicianship. Plus clever lyrics. Brilliant.
But this album is not all about snarling anger. Oh no! When this goes gentle, its just as absorbing.
"White Days", a song from previous album "Love", appears to set the benchmark for the majority of this release. "I Love You To Death (Drive Safe)" is wonderful, as is the aforementioned stunner "Her Velvet Voice", the hidden track. Both these songs seep into your subconscious, hypnotising you into a welcome reverie. Again, hard to explain!
Now I'm not going to break down this album track by track. Its been done before, and it will be done again.
All you need to know is that "Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat" is a masterful *sigh* "emo" *sigh* rock album, with not one song hitting the mark below a four star rating. I know that I have written many five-star reviews, but I make a habit of only reviewing the music or films that I love, unless a different sort of strong reaction envelops me.
Also, in spite of my admitedly lazy comparisons, there is no similarity between My Chemical Romance and The Juliana Theory. But if you like early MCR, there is a very strong chance you might likewise dig the anger in this album. Otherwise, Juliana are peerless.
And I love this album.
So if you are new to The Juliana Theory, and are unfortunate enough to not have known them during their existence (I know I am), then you could do worse than begin your Juliana journey here. In fact, start here and work backwards. It is all good.
4.9/5 (not entirely perfect, but it deserves the full five for the most part, if anybody is asking. It loses a slight point for the sometimes frustrating mix- the vocals often sound like they are stuck underneath the music. So, small gripes then!).
Funnily enough, it all started back in early 2006 with a track off this album: "Shotgun Serenade", which featured on the Rock Sound sampler cd. Sadly, I must have been the only one who heard this track, as the album didn't sell very well, and any attempts at releasing a single bombed (no one I know has ever even heard of this group outside my close circle of friends, who I introduced Juliana to).
But it doesn't matter. Although it would have been fantastic for them to become the next big thing (and let's face, with this album they should have!), I'm kind of glad they didn't. They feel like my band, and I feel that I belong to a sort of small, special club.
So, to paraphrase an older Juliana classic (I'll let you figure out which for yourself), I want to be selfish.
The Juliana Theory are one of my favourite bands of all time, and believe me, the list is long. And they are right near the very top.
Why? Listen to this.
From the first track (the spitting, vitriolic break up anthem "This Is A Lovesong...For The Loveless") to the last (the gentle, haunting hidden track "Her Velvet Voice"), this is an absolute corker.
Although its true every release by this band has been of serious quality, Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat was the first album (and sadly the last) to approach genuine five-star greatness (although debut album "Understand This Is A Dream" and EP "Music From Another Room" follow only a short way behind). Not quite perfect, but ridiculously close.
The Juliana Theory were always a great band, with great songs and terrific musicianship. Take for example "Shotgun Serenade". Starting out gentle and melodic, with an acoustic vibe, singer Brett Detar absolutely excels himself, going from gentle croon ala City and Colour to jaded punk rocker along the lines of early My Chemical Romance in the space of about five seconds. Its hard to put down in writing, but the transition from the soft, acoustic intro to a full on punk rock throttle is spellbinding, and this is genuinely an amazing song. Plus the whole thing is stupendously catchy. Think of MCR's "I'm Not Okay", but with an actual song structure and tighter musicianship. Plus clever lyrics. Brilliant.
But this album is not all about snarling anger. Oh no! When this goes gentle, its just as absorbing.
"White Days", a song from previous album "Love", appears to set the benchmark for the majority of this release. "I Love You To Death (Drive Safe)" is wonderful, as is the aforementioned stunner "Her Velvet Voice", the hidden track. Both these songs seep into your subconscious, hypnotising you into a welcome reverie. Again, hard to explain!
Now I'm not going to break down this album track by track. Its been done before, and it will be done again.
All you need to know is that "Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat" is a masterful *sigh* "emo" *sigh* rock album, with not one song hitting the mark below a four star rating. I know that I have written many five-star reviews, but I make a habit of only reviewing the music or films that I love, unless a different sort of strong reaction envelops me.
Also, in spite of my admitedly lazy comparisons, there is no similarity between My Chemical Romance and The Juliana Theory. But if you like early MCR, there is a very strong chance you might likewise dig the anger in this album. Otherwise, Juliana are peerless.
And I love this album.
So if you are new to The Juliana Theory, and are unfortunate enough to not have known them during their existence (I know I am), then you could do worse than begin your Juliana journey here. In fact, start here and work backwards. It is all good.
4.9/5 (not entirely perfect, but it deserves the full five for the most part, if anybody is asking. It loses a slight point for the sometimes frustrating mix- the vocals often sound like they are stuck underneath the music. So, small gripes then!).
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
The Juliana Theory ~Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat~
29 July 2006
Format:Audio CD
There are no frills on The Juliana Theory's fourth and final full-length, Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat. I wont go into the horror story of getting this album released and the hell this band had endured throughout their careers... it's all water under the bridge now because the band is defunct. That pain is washed away for most of us with the realization that we need to accept what we've been given and cherish it.
I'm a long time fan of this band and will have to review this album as such... with my feelings in the past and my eyes on the present offering. What is Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat? After the release of Love, which was a critical flop for the band, (sadly since I think the disc, at that point, was their most mature offering) how was The Juliana Theory supposed to follow that album up?
The same way they followed up each album: evolving their sound.
Always ahead of the curve, doing emo before emo really existed on most people's radar and than abandoning emo for rock before every other band would start doing it, The Juliana Theory continued their evolution of music. Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat does a great job of melding the solid rock foundations of Love (""We Make The Road By Walking"") with the sarcastic/bitter elements of Emotion is Dead (Shotgun Serenade) without rehashing a single song... each piece is a unique part of The Juliana Theory's story. ""Leaves Like a Ghost"" is a driving track that bleeds with immediacy and might be the best representation of the band. This band is not about baseless hope, they contain the seeds to dig into emotions that go far beyond--the lyrical imagery on this disc is not that far off where Emotion is Dead was at. Don't buy this disc thinking you're getting an album full of uplifting love songs, you're getting a human beings worth of love, heartache, devastation and even a little redemption. This is, in my opinion, is the masterpiece The Juliana Theory always worked towards.
Pretty much the forerunner for every popular emo/indie band going right now that has come out in the past 5 years, The Juliana Theory never received the credit they deserved during their existence... here's to hoping people will give them the respect they deserve in death.
I'm a long time fan of this band and will have to review this album as such... with my feelings in the past and my eyes on the present offering. What is Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat? After the release of Love, which was a critical flop for the band, (sadly since I think the disc, at that point, was their most mature offering) how was The Juliana Theory supposed to follow that album up?
The same way they followed up each album: evolving their sound.
Always ahead of the curve, doing emo before emo really existed on most people's radar and than abandoning emo for rock before every other band would start doing it, The Juliana Theory continued their evolution of music. Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat does a great job of melding the solid rock foundations of Love (""We Make The Road By Walking"") with the sarcastic/bitter elements of Emotion is Dead (Shotgun Serenade) without rehashing a single song... each piece is a unique part of The Juliana Theory's story. ""Leaves Like a Ghost"" is a driving track that bleeds with immediacy and might be the best representation of the band. This band is not about baseless hope, they contain the seeds to dig into emotions that go far beyond--the lyrical imagery on this disc is not that far off where Emotion is Dead was at. Don't buy this disc thinking you're getting an album full of uplifting love songs, you're getting a human beings worth of love, heartache, devastation and even a little redemption. This is, in my opinion, is the masterpiece The Juliana Theory always worked towards.
Pretty much the forerunner for every popular emo/indie band going right now that has come out in the past 5 years, The Juliana Theory never received the credit they deserved during their existence... here's to hoping people will give them the respect they deserve in death.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
One heck of a catchy album
29 Sep 2005
Format:Audio CD
The Good
"This is a Lovesong...For the Loveless" rocks between subtle guitar strums and in-your-face driving riffs. The chorus is just as catchy as the biting guitar lick. A galloping drum pattern mixed with chugga-chugga riffage help command "We Make the Road by Walking". Brett Detar's vocals are on the high-pitch of things, but come off melodic and tuneful. He gives it his all on the chorus. "Shotgun Serenade" starts off with just acoustic guitars and vocals. It's not long before the track gets out of control with forceful riffs and a hard-charging vocal delivery.
"My Heart is a Soldier" explores the difficulties associated with loving someone that is so difficult. The lyrical arrangement is the hook that will reel you in. "10,000 Questions" is anchored by a memorable riff and accented by emotional vocals. It really just boils down to one question asked 10,000 times: what do we have / if we don't have each other? Some of the heaviest riffs on the album come from "French Kiss-Off", an off the wall, high-energy rocker. Be sure to keep listening for the hidden bonus track that follows.
The Bad
Nothing notable
The Verdict
The Juliana Theory is one of those bands that I've sort-of heard of, but never really listened to. I always thought they were a pop-punk band. What I've realized with Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat is that The Juliana Theory really knows how to combine great hard rock rhythms, killer guitar riffs, smart lyrics, and melodic vocals to make one heck of a catchy album.
"This is a Lovesong...For the Loveless" rocks between subtle guitar strums and in-your-face driving riffs. The chorus is just as catchy as the biting guitar lick. A galloping drum pattern mixed with chugga-chugga riffage help command "We Make the Road by Walking". Brett Detar's vocals are on the high-pitch of things, but come off melodic and tuneful. He gives it his all on the chorus. "Shotgun Serenade" starts off with just acoustic guitars and vocals. It's not long before the track gets out of control with forceful riffs and a hard-charging vocal delivery.
"My Heart is a Soldier" explores the difficulties associated with loving someone that is so difficult. The lyrical arrangement is the hook that will reel you in. "10,000 Questions" is anchored by a memorable riff and accented by emotional vocals. It really just boils down to one question asked 10,000 times: what do we have / if we don't have each other? Some of the heaviest riffs on the album come from "French Kiss-Off", an off the wall, high-energy rocker. Be sure to keep listening for the hidden bonus track that follows.
The Bad
Nothing notable
The Verdict
The Juliana Theory is one of those bands that I've sort-of heard of, but never really listened to. I always thought they were a pop-punk band. What I've realized with Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat is that The Juliana Theory really knows how to combine great hard rock rhythms, killer guitar riffs, smart lyrics, and melodic vocals to make one heck of a catchy album.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Here's The Final Bullet....
19 Feb 2006
Format:Audio CD
Upon this album's release in September of 2005, a fan of this fine band from the Greenburg/Latrobe, Pennsylvania area could only see greater things to come. The Juliana Theory after 4 attempts to capture their live atmosphere on a studio album came through on Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat. Unfortunately in February of 2006, the band called it quits. It's quite the misfortune for such a promising band. I'm not going to sit here and go through every album, like the countless other reviews for this particular album. All I will say is from the first album to this swan song, you can tell a growth in the band as far as musicianship and lyrics are concerned.
Brett Detar, primary songwriter and vocalist for the group found his niche in the songwriting department on this record. You can feel the anguish on the 4 pillars as they're described with the accompanying DVD. From the first song to the last song, and hidden track included, Detar and company offer an album that's worth listening to over and over again.
Standout tracks include, "This Is A Love Song For The Loveless", "Shotgun Serenade", "This Valentine Ain't No Saint", "The Final Song" and "French Kiss Off". These are not only the strongest tracks on the album, but probably the best that TJT have contributed to anything they've done in the past 7 years. There are a few lulls on the album, but they're not worth skipping over. On a whole, it is the band's greatest achievement in the studio, and it's one hell of a fine swan song if you ask me.
RIP TJT
Brett Detar, primary songwriter and vocalist for the group found his niche in the songwriting department on this record. You can feel the anguish on the 4 pillars as they're described with the accompanying DVD. From the first song to the last song, and hidden track included, Detar and company offer an album that's worth listening to over and over again.
Standout tracks include, "This Is A Love Song For The Loveless", "Shotgun Serenade", "This Valentine Ain't No Saint", "The Final Song" and "French Kiss Off". These are not only the strongest tracks on the album, but probably the best that TJT have contributed to anything they've done in the past 7 years. There are a few lulls on the album, but they're not worth skipping over. On a whole, it is the band's greatest achievement in the studio, and it's one hell of a fine swan song if you ask me.
RIP TJT
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