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Media Type: CD
Artist: DISTILLERS
Title: CORAL FANG (ALTERNATE ART)
Street Release Date: 10/14/2003
No Description Available
No Track Information Available
Media Type: CD
Artist: DISTILLERS
Title: CORAL FANG (ALTERNATE ART)
Street Release Date: 10/14/2003
Tony C. (fireheart) from SN BERNRDNO, CA Reviewed on 3/31/2008...
Pretty good album. Maybe not as "punk" as their previous efforts but a nice solid effort of hard edged songs with melody along with Brody's gargeling gravel vocals.
This is the version with the edited "safe" cover which I think is much better then the explicit not because I am offended or anything but this one is more colorful and looks humerous with the parental advisory sticker on it.
CD Reviews
Beautiful.
B. Miller | Big Bear City, CA United States | 10/17/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I love this album. Absolutely love it. The lyrics, the music, the artwork... Everything about this album is great. Even the 12 minute long feedback fest that is 'Death Sex'. I love that too. I have been a fan of The Distillers since 'Sing Sing Death House' came out and I believe that this is a step up for them. I love the thrashy, hardcore, crazy sound of the first 2 albums, but honestly (and I'm trying to be as unbiased as possible) this exceeds both those albums in my opinion. Maybe it's the divorce from Tim; maybe its the success of 'Death House', but the lyrics of this album seem much more heartfelt and risqué than on any other album. Though I do wish that I could keep them to myself forever; for them to remain unknown commercially, this album needs to be heard. Brody Dalle is an amazing songwriter, and this is conveyed best through this album. I love every song on this album. Whether it be the adrenaline pumping 'Die On A Rope' or the acoustic screamer 'The Hunger' all of these songs touch me in a special way. I strongly recommend that anybody, a fan or not, buys this album. If it speaks to you in the way it speaks to me, I know you won't be disappointed. Oh, and buy the album with the crucified lady on it. It contains the lyrics and the awesome artwork of this album."
Dismantle me
Erica Anderson | Minneapolis, MN | 10/26/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I got into The Distillers last year with their breakout album "Sing Sing Death House". Unlike most bands that are being passed off for 'punk' nowadays, The Distillers' music isn't polished and overproduced. Their music has a raw, hard-edged sound that bands like Simple Plan and All American Rejects possess. The Distillers has Brody Dalle to thank for their less than polished sound. Brody reminds me of an early Courtney Love when she was still hungry and relevant to the underground punk scene. Although I am not into the punk scene any more because a) I find most of punk music today irrelevant and lacks the backbone of their elders like The Clash, Black Flag, Fugazi, Minor Threat, etc...etc..., and b) my taste in music has evolved over the years. The Distillers is the only band I will listen to. Originally "Coral Fang" wasn't high on my priority list of cds I wanted but when I heard their first single "Drain the Blood", I fell in love with the catchy melodies as well as Brody's uncompromising vocals and lyrics. I found a copy of "Coral Fang" yesterday in the used bins at my favorite record store and without hesitation, put it in the stack of cds I wanted to buy. "Coral Fang" definitely is another great album from The Distillers. It is a 44 minute ride of blistering, uncompromising music from one of the best punk bands in the past 5-10 years. One of the best songs on "Coral Fang' has to be "The Hunger". I was quite surprised to hear acoustic guitar on the opening riffs. By all means "The Hunger" is no sappy ballad, the song blends both acoustic and electric guitars with Brody's ferocious growl. The title track totally rocked my socks off as did the rest of the album. The only thing I did not like on this album was the bloated, annoying guitar solo on the last track "Death Sex". That just got on my nerves and I can not seem for the life of me to sit through the entire POS. Talk about a waste of space. Otherwise I totally dug "Coral Fang". If only punk music had more Brody Dalles and less of Simple Plans, All American Rejects, Blink-182s, the scene could continue to be relevant in the world of pop culture."
Smashing Good
Sara Hackett | from the Darkside | 06/04/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Coral Fang is jam packed full of eleven smashing good songs. These include the famous songs "Beat Your Heart Out", "Drain the Blood", and the rockin' "Dismantle Me" song. Not only these great songs but also the twelve minute, and seventeen second "Death Sex" track you'll also find here. This is a simply a super CD, one I listen to all the time."
What a surprise. woa-oo-woah what a surprise.
Paul W | USA | 02/16/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Like said above, this album sounds totally different than the first two. In my opinion, its better than both of em. Before this album, Sing Sing Death House was my favorite, but yea...My favorite track on this is "Die on a Rope", 2nd being a tie between "The Hunger", and "Love is Paranoid"If you like punk, and chic's voices, go buy this album. If you dont like punk, then go "do something that is considered profanity and starts with an f" yourself."
They've done it again!
Alex Gill | TO Canada | 02/28/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Coral Fang, the Distillers' newest album came out just recently, with a more evolved sound than ever, without compromising the punk rock and roll flavour that we've come to expect from Brody Dalle and the gang. I have to admit, I was a bit surprised when I heard the new songs, because they're so much more polished than the ones on their self-titled album or Sing Sing Death House. The album though, (complete with 11 new tracks, featuring the hit "Drain the Blood" which has been on both MuchMusic, MuchLoud, and MTV2 so far) is beautifully put out, and shows a great evolution from what the Distillers were and who they are now. Brody's voice sounds wonderful and unique as always, with more of a 'pop' twist, that will probably appeal to greater audiences than their raunchier "Sing Sing Death House", or "The Distillers" albums. Some people are questioning whether the lack of 'hardcoreness' of Coral Fang is the beginning of a downward spiral towards pop-dom, but I am CERTAIN, as a proud Distillers fan, that this is just an evolution, and all part of getting the guys' message out. The album is certainly unique, well done, beautifully recorded, and full of meaning. I would definitely recommend buying this CD-you wont be disappointed. The Hunger and Beat Your Heart Out are by far the best songs on the disc, but I'd have to say that Drain the Blood comes closest to the tunes of "Sing Sing Death House." The video for Drain the Blood among other audio files can be found online under the Menu ("Media") http://thedistillers.com/site2/flash/site.html. Check out the video for THE HUNGER soon!Enjoy, rock on."