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Published on October 30th 2007
"CRIME IN STEREO IS DEAD." That is all it says against the virtually pitch black background on the quintet’s new Bridge 9 release. That ominous album cover can very easily sum up a fair share of attitude towards Is Dead. The melodic hardcore beast Crime in Stereo that everyone knew isn’t looking like it used to.
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So fucking amazing. Daaaaamn. "Small Skeletal" sounds like the Faint. the first 5 songs are really good..album drops off after that I never really heard of Crime In Stereo until there newest cd had come out and I have to say I am now a fan! not a bad experimental album at all, but The Troubled Stateside is better. Not a fan. Never really liked these guys, but this album is pretty rad. Might have to check out their older stuff (though from the other comments, it's pretty different from this). The sound is quite far from The Troubled Stateside, and overall Is Dead doesn't share the absolute awesomeness of the previous record, bit still i like what CiS did on this one. I'm surprised but not disappointed. However Modern Talking called about "Small Skeletal", they want their synth back. (Yet, even this has something appealing.) I am just finishing my first full listen through and although it is very different I like it. Sure it doiesn't hit like Troubled State but it definately have that sound of an album that I am sure will grow on me and be one of my all time favourite releases I loved that last CIS CD and was really looking forward to this one. Unfortunately I was extremely let down. Not that this is really a bad album, because I do enjoy when bands try to do something different, its just that it seems they didnt really try to do something different as much as they tried to sound like Brand New. Im liking the new album. I loved their last record and have been creeping into this new record but I can't help think of Taking Back Sunday when I hear it. that is a pretty horrible album cover. but still good music "Yo Crime in Stereo, you better be extremely fucking cautious about who you talk shit about" when can we expect the crime in stereo are fucking dead remix? horrible! Score is for a band naming their CD "Crime in Stereo is Dead" and then having such a terrible album cover. "playing the spoiler...NOT THAT GOOD!!!" quite a departure Great cd Amazing record. playing the spoiler...NOT THAT GOOD!!! This record is totally sick -- definitely in my top 20 for the year, and probably my top 10. Never liked their older stuff, but ape Brand New and bam! I'm your new biggest fan. I think the dude meant Violent Minds mayhap? I listened to a few samples and they kind of remind me of Negative Approach. If you want a hardcore record this year pick up the Violent Minds record on Deranged. I adore this album, even if its incredibly depressing (Odd considering CiS usually hypes me up). "Choker" and "Animal Pharm" are gold. Something about Crime In Stereo has always seemed a little off to me. But with this album they finally seemed to have found the sound they were meant to make. This is a very interesting record. I guess I would call the band alternative, not really hardcore at all. If you want a hardcore record this year pick up the Violent Minds record on Deranged. This album is pretty good, way better than the Saves the Day album reviewed above this review. What i think is unique about this record is while melodic hardcore bands can get more poppy and cease to be hardcore at all (bands like The Movielife and Saves the Day), CIS has foudn away to explore melody in a more rich and interesting way while maintaining some hardcore sensibility and not becomeing outright pop exactly. Ill also hafta say this album is up with my top albums of the year. I think its a race between them and The Gaslight Anthem. I could also do without the falsetto they do sometimes, not feelin it I've only listened to the album a few times now but wow I think it is leaps and bounds better than the last album which kind of was a disappointment. I guess i'll give this a shot, I have tons of respect for the label.Not a big fan of the band though.. Awesome transformation. Top 10 of the year, probably! It's a grower and if you just let it sink in, "...Is Dead" will captivate you. And sure the "Deja Entendu" comparisons will fly around the woodworks. But in all honsesty, is that really a bad thing? 5 star album. Classic. This album went down very easily for me. One of my tops for the album of the year. I kinda agree with the guy who said the lyrics aren't quite as good. But with time that'll clear up since the quality of the music more than makes up for it. This review blows. Totally unexpected, but really fucking good. I agree with you Alex (Revenge Therapy), definetly in my top 5 at least. This is what an "Album of the Year" should sound like. Very easily one of, if not the best, releases this year. I really hope this grows on me. Lyrically I dont think its as strong as Stateside, that album is just so cohesive. As much as Crime in Stereo have essentially adapted to a melodic hardcore interpretation of Brand New, I love this thing to death -- plus there's spots on this that are wholly theirs. Absolutely brilliant album. |
