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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have been a big fan of DSO ever since I stumbled upon Balrog Boogie one lazy evening on last.fm. I never got around to buying The Butcher's Ballroom; instead I listened to it many a time on youtube and the like. Don't get me wrong, on the whole I loved it, but there was just something missing. It was good, but it became a little dire in places and the album as a whole did not live up to Balrog Boogie.
Anyway, I preordered the limited special edition of this album over the summer, it arrived about a month ago so I've decided to give it a quick review.
The album itself cannot really be faulted. It's on Spotify; I recommend you listen to it there, if you like it then buy it! Heck, just buy it anyway! You will not be disappointed.
It's all here, piercing operatic vocals, the bellowing of a madman, superb cello work, groovy bass lines and songs that just make you want to dance.
The group merge all styles into one brilliant album; jazz, metal, blues, eastern folk, even a bit of flamenco.
Like I said, the album is brilliant, buy it.
The dvd is not as good.
I was expecting at least an hour or so of live footage and behind the scenes extras, as per usual on special dvd/cd combinations.
Instead all there is is a disappointing 8bit rendition of Balrog Boogie and a little story (identical to the one plastered all over their myspace) with about 30s live footage.
Unless you are a diehard fan, buy the single disc version of the album.
Anyway, I preordered the limited special edition of this album over the summer, it arrived about a month ago so I've decided to give it a quick review.
The album itself cannot really be faulted. It's on Spotify; I recommend you listen to it there, if you like it then buy it! Heck, just buy it anyway! You will not be disappointed.
It's all here, piercing operatic vocals, the bellowing of a madman, superb cello work, groovy bass lines and songs that just make you want to dance.
The group merge all styles into one brilliant album; jazz, metal, blues, eastern folk, even a bit of flamenco.
Like I said, the album is brilliant, buy it.
The dvd is not as good.
I was expecting at least an hour or so of live footage and behind the scenes extras, as per usual on special dvd/cd combinations.
Instead all there is is a disappointing 8bit rendition of Balrog Boogie and a little story (identical to the one plastered all over their myspace) with about 30s live footage.
Unless you are a diehard fan, buy the single disc version of the album.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have to say i am biased in that in my opinion 2006's Butchers Ballroom was one the best albums i've ever heard, spectacular musicianship combined with complicated yet very accessible melodies even your gran could love. This follow up is a strange phenomena in that it is undoubtedly a great record but contradicts the first album in being very, very inaccessible indeed for your average listener and I worry slightly for the band in that they have definately made something unique and challenging but is unlikely to win them many new converts. Vodka inferno is the standout cut and is an extraordinary thing something akin to the cardiacs on angel dust. Don't get me wrong this is a great album from an extraordinary band who really should be huge and filling stadiums but if i was their manager i would advise more melody, more Annlouice and a little less in the novelty voice department on the next outing. I was fortunate enough to see the band in London recently and it was stunning, not only did they recreate the diverse sounds of their albums but their stagecraft, humour and phenomenal musical ability and technique were truly exeptional.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Are you a diverse musical person? I mean do you like different musical genres, whether it be: swing, jazz, latin, Russian polka (cossack), English folk, jewish, operatic and heavy metal? How about it all being wrapped up in one? Well folks this CD is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. How utterly refreshing this band is. You have all the above musical styles going on but bedded in some incredible and intelligent heavy metal riffing. This is very EXCITING. Possibly someone might say there are too many musical styles going on and that would be a fair statement but for me it only keeps it interesting and exciting all the way through the 48 minutes. Great musicianship and I thank the Lord Jesus for giving these guys so much talent. Purchase and ENJOY.
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