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Dead Word
Dead Soul Tribe
Dead Word
Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal
 
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The Dead Word marks the fourth release of Dead Soul Tribe, headed by ex-Psychotic Waltz singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Devon Graves. "Everything I write has a message, an approach to poetry", says Graves. "I...  more »

     
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All Artists: Dead Soul Tribe
Title: Dead Word
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Inside Out U.S.
Original Release Date: 1/1/2005
Re-Release Date: 11/22/2005
Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal
Styles: Progressive, Progressive Rock, Progressive Metal
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 693723486727, 885417015621

Synopsis

Album Description
The Dead Word marks the fourth release of Dead Soul Tribe, headed by ex-Psychotic Waltz singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Devon Graves. "Everything I write has a message, an approach to poetry", says Graves. "It?s the major function of poetry not to provide answers, but to raise questions - to be thought provoking and to create space for individual interpretations". This is the general concept behind DST?s music; mixing dark industrial with metal and progressive rock, Dead Soul Tribe carries the listener further into the abyss of longing and fear with new tracks to make your soul shudder. This release will appeal to any connoisseur of music's dark side.
 

CD Reviews

Not bad, but not great
CogX | 11/30/2005
(3 out of 5 stars)

"Devon's last two albums (Crows and Tree) are two of my favorite albums of the 21st century, so far. There was never any doubt in my mind that I would buy this new album, then, and I'm sure I'll buy the next one (assuming we are lucky enough that he continues to make more albums.)



However, all I can think of is that this particular album was just rushed - the material wasn't quite ready and the mix sounds a bit off to me in ways I'm not sure I can adequately describe, other that it isn't as polished as the last two albums. Some of this material definitely sounds like a re-hash of the 2002 release, so sort of a step backwards in a sense. Having said that, "Some Sane Advice" moves into my own personal "Best of" DST list, while "The Long Ride Home" and "Let the Hammer Fall Down" make honorable mention. Dead Soul Tribe fans shouldn't take all this to mean I don't think this album isn't worth getting. I just suggest one has less expectations going in. Perhaps it was only natural there would be a let down, after doing four albums in four years - having one good one, two great ones, and now a pretty good one ain't bad!



However, for those new to Dead Soul Tribe, definitely pick up January Tree, first, A Murder of Crows second, and then get this one. (Or, heck, just buy them all now and listen to them in the correct order. :)



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Same, same, but different.
H. Boertjens | Netherlands | 11/24/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Devon Graves never dissapoints me whether it was with Psychotic Waltz, solo or with Deadsoul Tribe (not: Dead Soul Tribe). I can play his music over and over again without getting bored. I have a playlist of all his work on my iPod, which is great. When you shuffle the music Devon has created over the last 15 odd years you can really appreciate the greatness of all the individual songs. I have many favorites.



After listening to The Dead Word for numerous times I must conclude that this is once again a masterpiece. Devon's vocals are clearer, stronger and more versatile than ever (great mixing!). The songs are strong and exciting.



I am looking forward to seeing this band play live in Amstelveen, The Netherlands on January 6th 2006.



I am (once again) impressed."
Translates into some great progressive metal
George Dionne | Cape Cod, MA | 11/15/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)

"The Good

Tribal drumbeats and tortured vocals dominate on the CDs first single "A Flight on Angels Wings". There are some wicked bass and guitar riffs as the track progresses. A thick bass line lays the blueprint for "To My Beloved...". Graves shares his pain through his deep and passionate vocal delivery. Devon is at his best on the guitar heavy chorus. Dead Soul Tribe breaks through their melancholy tones with the addictive up-tempo track "Don't You Ever Hurt?". "Let the Hammer Fall" is a pure metal composition complete with meaty riffs and biting guitar solos. On "Waiting in Line" the focus shifts to Graves multi-tracked vocal harmonies. They come off haunting, yet melodic. Dead Soul Tribe employs lots of electronic progressive elements on "My Dying Wish".



The Bad

Nothing notable



The Verdict

It's apparent that Devon Graves is a dark and tortured soul on The Dead Word. One man's pain becomes your pleasure, as it translates into some great progressive metal. What exactly tortures our vocalist/lyricist is up to you to decipher.



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