Search - Drop Dead Gorgeous :: In Vogue

One or Five?

Carnifex | Ontario, Canada | 07/16/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Before reviewing this album I was stuck between one of two different possible ratings. There was five stars, and then there was one. Both ratings are feasable, and if you are looking for a solid review, every single on posted here is accurate.



Drop Dead, Gorgeous are recycled hash, and just about the most intense thing I've ever heard at the same time. Frankly, the more broadened your music base is, the more you'll enjoy this band. Although originality is always a factor at this day in age, being able to toss in a CD with some of the most rivetting (although repetative) breakdowns just feels right. I've been consistently enjoying this album for months on end, not because it speaks to me or any of that nonsense, but because it's blatantly amazing in its own way. The scream has to be one of my favourites throughout the genre (so I suppose you can disregard the "constipated baby" comment).



Each track has only a tinge of differentiation between the next, although every time you hear a breakdown in one of the tracks, you'll be able to depict the difference no matter how generic they appear to one another.



My personal favourite tracks (top 3, in order from best to worst) are as follows:



-Well, I never

-Marietta

-In Vogue



The top two can be switched depending on my mood.



All in all? If you like tons of types of music, and there comes a day when there's just nothing with enough energy that's really doing you any good, throw in "In Vogue" by Drop Dead, Gorgeous and just enjoy the bloody CD."

So-so

Andrew J. Varilone | 05/16/2006

(2 out of 5 stars)

"Ok so I really enjoyed the songs of theirs that I heard on myspace, but when I bought the cd it turns out that those are really the only songs that I like. Most of the other songs just kind of blend in, it's kind of like they used the same formula for every song. Part of that can be blamed on the fact that they use those really high clashing notes in 10 out of the 11 songs if I counted correctly. Guys, those notes sound cool when used in moderation, but seriously, every song? It makes all of the riffs sound the same. The keyboards are cool though, I will admit that. Also, for some reason it bothers me that some of the songs clock in at no longer than 2 minutes, it makes them seem like random parts thrown together rather than songs with actual structure. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure these guys are cool dudes and I know they put on a good live show, I just think that what this cd needed in order to be strong is distinguishable songs rather just a mesh of high notes and open palm muted chords."