Bleed

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
This record is the result of 3 years of work and sacrifice. It encompasses a wide variety of styles blended into a clean and neat package. This has songs that will make your teens take note along with their Great Grandma ... truly something fo everyone.

Tracks:

Gimme Shelter
Love In Vain
Country Honk
Live With Me
Let It Bleed
Midnight Rambler
You Got the Silver
Monkey Man
You Can't Always Get What You Want

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One of the Stones' most beloved albums, 1969's Let It Bleed was a benchmark for several reasons. First, founding guitarist Brian Jones died during the recording process. Second, the Stones take their last significant look at pure blues (Robert Johnson's spooky "Love in Vain") and country ("Country Honk," the two-stepping alter ego of "Honky-Tonk Women") before folding both styles into a cohesive rock & roll vision. Third, it contains some of the band's most eerie hits, such as the flame-enveloped "Gimme Shelter," the drug-reality anthem "Monkey Man," the epic "You Can't Always Get What You Want," and Mick Jagger's menacing "Midnight Rambler." --Steve Knopper

Customer Reviews:

A very strange album-with one all time classic song.......2007-07-20

I bought this album after initially being satisfied that my 3cd Stones' compilation and their later "Jump back" compilation were sufficient for having the best Stones' songs. What changed? I saw Mick Jagger perform solo in Australia many years ago and a guy I went to the concert with got excited when a certain song started to be played [along with the audience]. I asked what it was...thought he said "Jimmy Shelter", which just confused me!

Anyway, when I heard Jagger play that song live, I considered it to be an instant classic. It's started to be played more on Australian commercial FM radio since then, fortunately. And I do remember this song being listed on some internet poll as the Stone's greatest song...a sentiment I have to agree with, or at least share the honour with "Jumpin' Jack Flash". Gimme Shelter just has has a nice subtle guitar sound and male/female vocals which put goosebumps on the back of your neck.

On this album, there is distortion of this song, and I'm guessing that the recording technology was not able to capture the bigness of this song's sound.

So, why only two stars for this album? Firstly, I don't give albums a lot of stars for merely having ONE great song on it. Secondly, like I say in the headline of my review, this album is passing strange-I did NOT expect an album full of blues and country music from a pop/rock group!

It's been a while since I've listened to this album after I bought it recentlylish [some months ago]-so, going on memory, I think that "Country honk" is what WOULD become a compilation staple, Honky Tonk Women. Unfortunately, it is a little too country for me.

This album does have other songs that often make Stones' compilations, but it's just that I don't particularly like those songs! E.g. "You can't always get what you want".

If you've never heard "Gimme Shelter" [which absolutely shines as a song due to the great female vocals in the song], then either buy this album, or the Stones' compilation "Hot Rocks". If you choose to buy this album, however, then make sure you like or are open to blues and country music.

I'm not sure if this album often gets listed as one of the Stones' great albums, but for me it is not that good [this is the only regular Stones' album I have, along with my two compilations comprising 4 cds].

For die hard fans only, I think, though Gimme Shelter is a 5 star song, in my opinion.

OH MY GOD! MAYBE THIS IS THERE BEST ALBUM? ANOTHER MASTERPIECE!.......2007-07-11

Wow! What a line up! As soon as you hear the opening guitar of Gimme Shelter you know your in for something special! I love "Country Honk" How many groups have that kind of balls to not include a classic hit like "Honky Tonk Woman" and do a country version of that song for the album? Most groups could only dream of having enough great material to do something like that! The Stones were at the top of the game between "Beggar's" & "Exile". They managed to put out four of the greatest albums of all time, a fantastic live album(Ya Ya's) and an incredible hits set with Hot Rocks! This is an album that should be in every music lovers collection!

Stones And Guests make a classic........2007-07-05

The Rolling Stones and their guests made a great one with Let it Bleed. Keith is at his best, His song Silver is one of the best. Nicky Hopkins piano at the start of Monkey man is creative.Byron Berlines fiddle makes Country Honk better. Al Kooper plays Frech horn, Piano and Organ on Cant always get what you want. Bobby Keys has a good solo on Live With Me. Ry Cooders mandolin is good on Love In Vain. Mick is great on here his vocals are great and good harmonica on Midnight Rambler.

A another Stones classic.......2007-05-24

Led It Bleed is the follow up to Beggers Banquet and its just as good if not better than Beggers Banquest with its country, blues, and rock music.

Worth it?.......2007-04-29

The album has been reviewed for content excellently on these pages. I will only comment on this New Edition.
I have listened to this album since 1973, and have LP and CD.

Was it worth to buy this Remastered version?

Absolutely. I hear things in the mix that I'd never heard before (even with my older and well-abused ears!).

Same for Aftermath, and Beggars Banquet. There's a new freshness on these re-editions that is simply staggering.
Of course, only if you have listening equipment that can capture these details... But even on my old Quad and Heresy's the difference is amazing.

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Uh, made a mistake
So Close
best band ever!!!
a classic
Garbage Bleeds

Bleed Like Me
Garbage
Manufacturer: Geffen Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007Y8A06
Release Date: 2005-04-12

Tracks:

Bad Boyfriend
Run Baby Run
Right Between The Eyes
Why Do You Love Me
Bleed Like Me
Metal Heart
Sex Is Not The Enemy
It's All Over But The Crying
Boys Wanna Fight
Why Don't You Come Over
Happy Home

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Despite making it through a difficult four-year stretch in which the band temporarily broke up, singer Shirley Manson left her husband, and new technologies made the sleek electro-rock sound of its first three albums feel passé, Garbage resurfaces in rude health on Bleed Like Me. Manson is still kickboxing the air and stomping the glitter under her heels, as she channels Debbie Harry and Chrissie Hynde on edgy glam-rock anthems like "Run Baby Run" and "Metal Heart." All the while three bookish producers in the background--including Butch Vig, who famously helmed Nirvana's Nevermind--turn up the sleazy machine-like rhythms. Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl sits in on the drums for the menacing "Bad Boyfriend," but it's the confessional title track Bleed Like Me"--part "Walk on the Wild Side," part therapy session for former cutter Manson--that shatters Garbage's image as the ultimate non-stick studio band. "You should see my scars," goes the chorus. And, for once, Manson is actually willing to reveal them. -- Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

Uh, made a mistake.......2007-05-12

I only liked one song - Bleed Like Me. Oh well, stuff happens.

So Close.......2006-11-12

Yes, Garbage's sound can be so close to a lot of people's heart. Just a ten years career and 4 lovely albums and they broke up. It's a shame, actually. This last album contain some track that really can make you shiver like "It's all over but the crying" and "Happy home"...Ballads that don't talk about easy feelings, there's always a dramatic vein in Garbage songs. Always, it doesn't mater if the song is a romantic ballad or a stunning hard rock song. Maybe is the sadness of life that pass through their music, sometimes it hurts, but can make You feel not alone.

best band ever!!!.......2006-10-19

too bad they broke up, but this album is a tie with version 2.0, shirley manson only gives her best in everyone of her music. she is a truly talented woman...wish the band hadn't broken up though.
The new songs are incredibly wonderful.

a classic.......2006-08-07

I love this album! I see in the discussions someone said you would only like this if you are "bitter and angry"...well, that's not me...and I LOVE THIS ALBUM. Shirley Manson is amazing. Not only is she gorgeous, she is a fabulous singer, and a great, intelligent writer. Although I don't agree with all the philosophies she puts into her songs(though yes, I'm anti-war and think she articulated in "Boys Wanna Fight" what's going on really well, I don't think a "free love" revolution will solve anything on personal or political levels..."Sex is not the Enemy" is a great song music-wise though...end tangent), I think she's a great example for women in many ways. We're not all waiting for a man to come along and "make it all better." We're not all demure. Shirley's lyrics express that in a society that does not accept it. Go Shirley.

I have heard people complain that this album is more straight-up rock n'roll and less "electronic" than 2.0, but that is the hallmark of a great band. The Beatles had "Sgt. Pepper" as well as "Let it Be". Led Zeppelin did "Black Dog" as well as "Tangerine." Great bands have range.

Garbage is the only band I love that came out of the 90's. And they're still rockin' in the 2000's. Listening to this album has helped me alot through some recent times. There are some very uplifting songs, as well as some songs that are so deep, true, and sad that they make me cry. Beautifully written.

I saw Garbage in concert in Spring '05. Shirley Manson is even more jaw-droppingly captivating in person. Rock on, Garbage! And thank you for all the great music.

Garbage Bleeds.......2006-07-24

Shirley Manson and her rock band return with a good rocker album. Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl even makes a guest performance for the track "Bad Boyfriend". BLEED LIKE ME is a typical rock album. The guitars, bass, and drums are heavy and very rhythmic oriented with a lot of power chords. The guitars and bass also perform interesting counterpoint, but their distortion loose the melodic feel to their performance. Manson once again, gives a great performance in a rock style, but she also has some interesting melody lines as well. The contour to this record is well formed. Not all of the songs are a loud and heavy rock sound, some are quiet and have great harmonic progressions to them. The addition of keyboards and strings help in this aspect of the album. BLEED LIKE ME is interesting, and should be heard in its entirity.

Enchanced CD features contain the music video for "Why Do You Love Me".

Stand out tracks include:
"Metal Heart"
"Sex Is Not the Enemy"
"Boys Wanna Fight"
'Why Don't You Come Over"
"Happy Home"

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One of the Stones' finest!
My Favorite Stones
Love in Vain
Knocked Out Abbey Road
The Stones' Best

Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones
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ASIN: B000003BF1
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Gimme Shelter
Love In Vain
Country Honk
Live With Me
Let It Bleed
Midnight Rambler
You Got the Silver
Monkey Man
You Can't Always Get What You Want

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Customer Reviews:

One of the Stones' finest!.......2007-07-04

A bit of rock, a bit of blues, a bit of soul, a bit of raunch... just what you need to make a classic Rolling Stones album! Some will say this is the group's best, and if it weren't for Country Honk (a fiddle-driven parody of the contemporary #1 Honky Tonk Woman, which is infinitely better), it would be. Now it'll have to settle for being prime Stones. I'm sure it won't mind.
Is Gimme Shelter the best opener the Stones or anyone else ever recorded? Possibly. It's a terrifying song, in a positive way: the best fade-in known to man, wailing harp, one of the best guitar solos known to man, and Mary Clayton's chilling vocal. Cool! And that guitar solo... Keith Richards is better known for his rhythm guitar, but his leads all over the record are excellent. You can hear more of that great playing on the hilarious, sleazy title, country-blues title track (Stu really gets down and boogies!), the creepy classic "blues opera" Midnight Rambler, where Charlie plays the drums of a lifetime; the sneering Live With Me, which is also pretty funny (and Bobby Keys plays a cool sax!), and the underrated blues Monkey Man, which is again quite funny (listen to Mick's monkey impression in the fade! And the guitar/drum tradeoff thing they do in the instrumental break! And Bill's vibes! What a SONG!) While we're talking about Keef Riffhard, alias the King of Cool, we must mention You Got the Silver. This was the first Stones song he sang lead on, and he sings it well - not a bad little country-folk tune either!
The Stones do the soft as well as the loud (an acoustic take on Robert Johnson's classic Love in Vain - love it!) and the philosphical as well as the sleazy (the multipart classic You Can't Always Get What You Want, my favorite Stones song ever - just listen to all the stuff they managed to layer into this one! Their best lyrics, too). What's not to like? Oh yeah, Country Honk. We'll just pretend that it's Honky Tonk Woman, shall we?
Oh, and a little message to anyone who thinks this is a rip-off of the Beatles' Let It Be. That's just proving you know nothing about either group. Let It Bleed was released before either the album or the single Let It Be. Besides, listen to both albums side-by-side. Pretty different, no?

My Favorite Stones.......2006-07-14

Let it Bleed should be near the top of any rock cd list. Sticky Fingers is close behind.

Monkey Man is so crazy cool
Midnight Rambler
Gimme Shelter
Can't Always Get What You Want
Live With Me is also crazy cool

Amazing! Something else that is amazing is how fast they went down hill in the late 70's. There were a few good songs here and there after the mid 70's, but nothing compared to the era of late 60's and very early 70's.

By the way, I think Exile is a solid album with a cool vibe, but it's not in the same ballpark as Let It Bleed. How Exile gets put on the top 10 list ever is a joke. It's good, but not that good.

Anyway, LET IT BLEED rocks & should be in the top 10 ever.

Love in Vain.......2006-06-11

The Stones turned out a masterpiece with "Let it Bleed." There is not a bad song in the bunch, in fact the fact that every song on this album is a treasure makes it hard to pick a favorite, but for me, I have to go with the band's cover version of Robert Johnson's "Love in Vain." The soulful acoustic guitar work, Mick's pleading voice, the sad, unrelenting song, it's almost all too much. I cry every time I hear it. I've loved in vain, who has not. Then there is the dangerous sounding song, "Midnight Rambler." Boy that one will shake you. I also really love the way Mary Clayton's voice blends with Mick's in "Gimme Shelter. "And how could I not mention "You Can't Always Get What You Want." What a message in that song. Still, like I said, "Love in Vain," it's a heartbreaker, yes it is.

Knocked Out Abbey Road.......2006-06-11

Because of the problems the band was having with Brian Jones, Keith did most of the guitar work on "Beggar's Banquet," and what a job he did. One almost wonders why they needed another guitarist at all, however the boys is the band felt they did and hired Mick Taylor, who is great. Keith's work on "Gimme Shelter" is just chilling and his first solo vocal effort on "You've Got the Silver" is terrific. Dare I say it, this guy could have had a pretty good career all on his own, but if you've got to play in a band, he picked a pretty good one. Mick Jaggar is in top form rocking his socks off in "Midnight Rambler." That song is just scary, scary good, not scary bad. In fact the whole bloody record is scary good. It's easy to see why "Let it Bleed" dethroned the Beatles" "Abbey Road" as the number one record in England way back in Nineteen Sixty-Nine.

The Stones' Best.......2006-06-11

In some ways "Let it Bleed" could be called sort of a transition record. When the band started the recording sessions, Brian Jones was a member of the Greatest Group on Earth, when they finished he was out, soon to be dead and Mick Taylor had taken his place. Brian is only on two of the songs, but Mick Taylor is only on two songs as well. This is also the first record where Keith takes over the lead vocals on a song (You've Got the Silver). And this record picks up where "Sympathy for the Devil" left off. It's a rocker and it propelled the Stones into the stratosphere. No more are they living in the shadows of the Beatles. They are the number one band in the world now. It happened because of this record. "Let it Bleed" is to the Stones as "Blood on the Tracks" is to Dylan, an outstanding work that one simply cannot ignore.

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Nothing Better
Cold's Best CD
Real Music at it's best
AMAZING production (recording quality)
Exceptional

13 Ways To Bleed Onstage
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Customer Reviews:

Nothing Better.......2007-01-23

This has to be my favorite Cd in the world. Cold is my favorite band and this Cd of theirs is just awesome. There isn't anything better.

Cold's Best CD.......2006-12-29

Simply put, this is Cold's best CD. This is the CD that made me a lifelong fan. This is the CD that made me fall in love with Scooter Ward.

Real Music at it's best.......2006-08-18

I remmeber when I first bought this , I got it when year of the spider came out and being new to cold at the time i listen to this album and thought is was ok then I listen to it again and was blown away by this album ,it quickly became one of my favorite albums and bands . Scooter Wards vocals sound amazing , the music sends chills down your spine just in the first few seconds of the 1st song just got wicked and in the song send in the clowns as it builds up as he says send in the clowns then it just exposeds and he screams send in the clowns. But over all there are no bad songs on 13 ways to bleed on stage , it one of those albums thats u can listen to and not have to skip any songs. I have to say my favorite songs are just got wicked , end of the world, confession , send in the clowns, witch, and bleed. I highly recommed this album and year of the spider and there self titled album .

AMAZING production (recording quality).......2006-08-15

Ok, i normally don't post reviews on here, but i've heard complaints about the "recording quality" on this albums - the drums specifically.

I am actually a recording engineer, and let me tell you: this wasn't a low-budget album. The sounds that are dirty and dingy - like the drums on most tracks - are SUPPOSED to be that way. If you want pristine perfectly-tuned and poppy sounds, then listen to music that lends towards that sound. This album DOESN'T. The drums give an overall dark ambience to the rest of the tracks - the drums lay the ground for the emotion of this album, and the vocals are the cherry on top. The guitar sounds link in between - and they do it amazingly.

Adam Kasper had the biggest hand in the production of this album from the ground up, and he KNOWS what he's doing (Nirvana, mudhoney, foo fighters, the list goes on)

Great album. In my top twenty for sure.

Exceptional.......2006-07-07

This has been an amazing record for me! Ever since 2000 I've found many of the songs have lingered with me. This is the best record from this band. The vocals and drums are particularly great. Solid riffs and just awesome song writing.

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A Plesant Surprise

Killer Inside
Bleed the Dream
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Release Date: 2007-04-10

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Customer Reviews:

A Plesant Surprise.......2007-04-25

When I first heard about the new album, I was skeptical of the sound. Half of the band is new and the sound is completely different from their other albums. With the departure of Brandon Thomas as lead vocals, I was constantly being assured that the new lead singer, Mark, was going to fit right in and that I would love the new sound. I first had "Closer" played for me in February and I was actually convinced by this song, but still unsure about others. The intro pulled me right in. I was hooked. Unfortunately, I had to wait for another month and a half before I could hear anything else from the album. After a very patient wait, I got the album and listened to it straight through. I must admit, it's the first album I could listen to without skipping over any tracks. This is what Bleed the Dream should sound like. It's a very catchy album with songs like "Beaten and Blindfolded" and "Closer." The edge, however, comes from the subject matter of the lyrics--dealing with murder ("Killer Inside") and overcoming drug addiction ("Stay the Hell Away From Me"). Give it a listen, and decide for yourself. But, I do think that this is the best thing they've done to date.

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AWESOME CD.
Bleed the Sky
Very Good Album
From Europe, with love...aha...
great band

Paradigm in Entropy
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Customer Reviews:

AWESOME CD........2006-05-27

This CD is worth every penny. All the songs in this CD are great. Some people want to compare this band to Chimaira but they have their own unique sound. I went to see them live and Noah's voice is the real deal. He has an incredible vocal range. The guitars and drumming are incredible. This is a must have CD for your collection!

Bleed the Sky.......2006-04-18

I really wasn't expecting much from this band, considering the recent METALCORE OVERDOSE flooding the market and the association of the word "Bleed" in a band name with awful music. I was getting kind of sick of Metalcore but this was one of few i don't regret listening too. First off, the drummer kicks ass, the guitars are great, and there singer has a yell that is reminicent of Mark Hunter from Chimaira. He even has a half decent singing voice, although it does sound heavily FXed often times. If your going to compare this band to Chimaira, then lets compare them in an area where they will be better then Chimaira for the reviews sake. What im trying to say is if you were to put Bleed the Sky's debut "Paradigm in Entropy" next to Chimaira's debut "Pass Out of Existence" i'd say Bleed the Sky would own Chimaira. I'll look forward to a future release by these guys and see what direction they've decided to go in, definite potential here. If you like Chimaira, or Metalcore in general i'd recommend this record.

Very Good Album.......2006-04-18

I must've listened to Bleed The Sky's debut album "Paradigm In Entropy" like 4 or 5 times already. Whenever I listen to this album, it just warps straight into my head, and I just can't get enough of it. These guys reminds me of Chimaira alot (one of my favorite bands), but with more intense shrieks and more clean singing. Noah Robinson has a nice vocal range, going from a vicious shriek like scream to an awesome clean singing voice that's not overdone which is a good thing. Guitarists Kyle Moorman and Wayne Miller have some nice crushing dual riffs and even a few solos which is pretty nice (although I wish they could've done more solos on here, but oh well there's always next time). But it's Austin D'Ammond's drumming on here that really gets my attention. This album is chock full of sick double bass drum patterns throughout that really get your adrenaline going. The album kicks off with a bang with my favorite song "Minion". I just love that solo near the ending, it kicks ass. The next three songs "Killtank", "Paradigm In Entropy", and "Skin Un Skin" are juggernauts of ripping double bass drum patterns and searing riffs that'll rip your bare flesh off. Other good songs including "Leverage" and "The Martyr" showcase Noah's clean singing abilities. The other songs are good, but those are my favorites. So anyways if you're a fan of Chimaira, then I suggest you give Bleed The Sky a shot. Grab a can of Monster Energy, put this badboy in your stereo, turn the volume full blast, and raise those horns. Peace Out!
Jeremy's track ratings:
1. Minion - 10/5 Favorite song. Love the solo near the end.
2. Killtank - 5/5
3. Paradigm In Entropy - 5/5
4. Skin Un Skin - 5/5
5. Leverage - 5/5
6. The Martyr - 5/5
7. Gated - 5/5
8. God In The Frame - 5/5
9. Division - 5/5
10. Borrella Mass - 5/5

From Europe, with love...aha..........2006-03-30

Well,let me just say one thing...im european, and I dont understand why some american people put american metal down to nothing, as if the only thing you do is to copy the pure grain european metal...let me disagree. I didnt knew Bleed the Sky, until I bought this album, and really...its a good album. The vocals could be better, the drums are quite good, and guitars convince...I think they do sound great, not original, but they can create a sound of their own. Very intense music, good to listen, and worth buying.
Its true it still sounds raw, but give the guys a chance, and time to build up their sound...some great bands only achieved that after 3/4 albuns. And do not despise american metal, you still have some of the greatest metal bands.

great band .......2006-01-28

this band rocks i love the guitar player he plays awsome.if you like lamb of god or mudvayne buy this one they are a unique band.All the songs are good.
overall score 90/100

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Better
A Light in A Dying Scene
Different take on something we've heard so many times
Built from a Dream
Fantastic.

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Tracks:

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Better.......2006-06-27

Yes, this is better than other emo albums, his voice is stronger than the usual whining of emo. All the musicians in this band are quite talented.
1.Legends Die- 9/10 This song has aheavy verse where the singer screams but the chorus is truly amazing, very strong vocals.
2.Should Have Known- 8/10 An acoustic song, very emo, very passionate lyrics strong vocals, and a nice melody
3.Confessions- 9/10 Very nice melody at the start, and a beautifully sung verse, the chorus is quite heavy and blends in screaming and clean vocals.
4.Who's Killing Who- 8/10 Starts off with a nice melody and goes into a beautiful heavier verse where the drums do a nice tom rhythm and the vocals are very nice. The chorus has very strong vocals and is very emotional with some nicely fit backing vocals.
5.Just Like I Remember- 8/10 The hit of this album,personally I don't like the start but the rest of the song is very good. A nice chorus with multi-vocals. The verse is faster than the chorus.
6.Taste The Change- 6/10 I don't like this song at all, tho me this is Bleed The Dream trying to be heavier than they can manage, and it all ends up sounding like a big mess which annoys me.
7.Emotion Regression- 8/10 Cool guitar effect at the start which sounds like boulevard of broken dreams, the bass line is pretty cool and fits in well. The chorus sounds very emotional and the back vocals give a great overall effect.
8.Say G'Night- 9/10 Quite a happy verse, this song is very typical of Bleed The Dream, the chorus is very big with a nice melody in the background.
9.Black Sky's- 9/10 I don't know if they wrote this wrong on purpose or not, but anyways the singer sings very stronly in the verse backed up with a nice melody, the chorus is very well played with a nice background melody.
10.Broken Wings- 10/10 A truly superb double guitar melody, this is the other acoustic song in this album, the whole song has great lyrics with deep meaning and it's very emo. This song is one of my favorite emo songs to date. Anyone should just download this song if they like emo.
11.Destroying Something Beautiful- 7/10 This is another wanna-be heavy song from Bleed The Dream but this one is better than the taste the change, don't ask why I just like it more, still one of my least favorites though.
Overall I know I've repeated strong vocals a lot and by this I mean he has a very powerful voice and he can sing very loud without ruining the songs.
Buy this album if you're looking for good emo, and when you get it, enjoy!

A Light in A Dying Scene.......2006-02-25

(...)One of the biggest things I noticed was the production. It's not very good. At some points the instruments lose themselves in eachother and it becomes hard to follow. A little more space and some treble would have been a big help. But I guess thats only because their label, Warcon, is so small. But to harp on production is pointless, it's easy to get over quickly. The music is what got me over the production. It's awesome. The opening track, Legends Die is an awesome song with an awesome pre-chorus. The following tracks are just as good, going from just straight up emo (Should Have Known) to scathing emocore (Taste the Change)and to moody alt rock ballads (Emotional Regression). I'm willing to forgive the grammatical error in the song Black Sky's (That's possessive, It should be Black Skies) but that, like the production, is pointless to harp on. This CD has great lyrics, great guitars, a bass player that actually does more than double the guitars (Even if he does use a 5-string) and a drummer who can match sticks with the best. I can't really compare it to any other band, because it's too heavy and introspective to be emo, yet not heavy enough to be emocore. Basically, if you're a fan of underground metal, emo, alt rock, or even... pop punk(eww)pick up this CD.

Different take on something we've heard so many times.......2006-02-17

How shall I review this CD.......well ya know what, I know I'll get a couple of negative reviews, hell, they might all be negative, HERE IT IS:

This CD is for people who like they're emo smashed to pieces with "Adrenaline"-era Deftones style screaming and metal riffs. Basically this is what Thrice's new album would have sounded like without the softening. This CD is definitely worth a listen in my opinion. But don't be expecting a whole lot of originality.

Built from a Dream.......2006-01-09

Bleed the Dream - Built by Blood is a must have for anyone who is into this type of music. For an "underground" band, they sure have the sounds of a band that's been doing this for many years. All the different sounds (the guitars, the bass, the drums, the singing and screaming vocals), all match up and flow perfectly with one another. I first saw them at Taste of Chaos 2005 with their acoustic set, and they were the only acoustic performance that I enjoyed. Not only that, but I got to meet the band when I dislocated my shoulder. They were hanging out in the First Aid room, keeping smiles on all the injured fans. It goes to show that they are real people with real feelings. I gained a lot of respect for them.

Fantastic. .......2005-12-30

I first heard these guys at the Taste of Chaos last year, and I've got to tell you, I was anxiously awaiting it's release in April. I finally bought it, and I won't leave you hanging: They did NOT disapoint. From 'Broken wings' to 'Streets of Baltimore' It's fantastic. Seriously. You'll be buying their shirts and browsing their website at the first track. You WILL become a believer! Check it out!

"Broken Wings have a home tonight..."

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its awesome
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Rest in Pieces/Bleed for Me
Saliva
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Saliva
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ASIN: B0000C507X
Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

Rest In Pieces
Rest In Pieces (Acoustic)
Bleed For Me

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its awesome.......2004-01-02

i like this cd its worth every dollar i spent on it-which was pretty cheap if you ask me.rest in pieces is still my favorite track,but the rest of the songs are worth giving a try.

try!?!?!.......2003-12-13

the rest in pieces is a way to get to know saliva so you try it
give them a chance see whut they got! how about it.then if you like them you whould staind , Godsmack, Disturbed,snot, marilyn manson,well you get the ****** point try it.

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REVEILLE KICKS...TOO BAD THEY BROKE UP :(
People are way too critical
5 stars , hands down (my favourite band)
This album is great
Worthless rap-metal trash.

Bleed the Sky
Reveille
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ASIN: B000062U7P
Release Date: 2002-02-12

Tracks:

Unborn
What You Got
Look At Me Now
Modified Lie
Comin Back
Killing Me
Bleed The Sky
Inside Out
Catarax
Down To None
Derelict
Plastic
Farewell Fix
Inside Out (Remix feat. Scooter from Cold) (Bonus Track)

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REVEILLE KICKS...TOO BAD THEY BROKE UP :(.......2007-07-19

For anyone to say this album/band "sounds like everything else" or is "cliche", they would have to be on some serious drugs. This second release from Reveille raised the metal bar imo, and changed my perspective on metal. What a tight album...Great songs, lyrics, guitar solos. Overall 5 stars. Too bad they broke up, they put on quite a show.

On a side note, Drew and Greg have started another band named GENUFLECT...CHECK THEM OUT!!!

People are way too critical.......2007-03-06

Why does everyone feel the need to be negative and bash bands you don't like just because it doesn't fall into the genre of music you like? I think Reveille is pretty good for what they are. They're your standard nu-metal band that doesn't bring anything new to the table, but with the same token, they play very good music and just because their lyrics aren't "political" or "religious" doesn't mean their lyrics suck. In fact I think their lyrics match well with the music they deliver. I'm personally a metalcore guy but I'll listen to anything from your average hard rock band like Shinedown to melodic death metal like At the Gates. I appreciate good music and I don't make the mistake like many of you and stick only to one genre and bash anything outside of that. I mean what is "real metal" anyway? Do you have to perform solos, do clean vocals have to be non-existent, does it have to be progressive? I mean come on. If you don't like the band, you're entitled to that. But no one else cares that you want to bicker about some band you don't care for. Keep it to yourself. No one's putting a gun to your head and forcing you to listen to Reveille. If they are that's unfortunate.

5 stars , hands down (my favourite band).......2006-02-24

living in pretoria,south africa,is extremely difficult.in the sense that its almost impossible to find good metal cds,let alone see live acts. reveille however,is not metal. (so for all you metalheads out there, dont bother listening to the album, dont bother buying it and dont bother writing a review about it. i know you'll hate it)

its impossible to write a review about a band as amazing,passionate,cynical and moving as this,in 2006. (when their prime was between 1999 and 2003, when things were very different) i will always be in awe of drew's screams, as blood curdling as they are, at his age, they're on another level of liberation.

if you're sitting at your desk,wondering whether to purchase the album,please do all real reveille fans a favour, and dont purchase "bleed the sky" . if you didnt buy bleed the sky when it was first released, you dont deserve it. (same applies for the "laced" album)

this review wasnt meant to be useful to you, it is aimed at anybody directly affected and saddened by reveille disbanding so abrubtly, prior to the release of their third album. you cant appreciate and understand the depth of reveille by reading about them on a shopping website of all places. who the hell buys an album based on what someone else says anyway .

I really dont care if the band doesnt make another cent off album sales, you cant make music thats so meaningful and then just pack up your stuff and leave .. what about us ?

This album is great.......2005-12-09

This album is a work of art for anyone who loves metal. I don't see how the people below me can rate this low for being unoriginal. I have hundreds of CD's, and I can't think of any other bands that are even similar to the style Reveille has. I'm a fan of all kinds of metal, except for screamo and that garbage because My Chemical Romance is a joke, and I love listening to this album. Sure it incorporates elements of rap, but it also has some great hard hitting songs for metal heads, like Bleed the Sky or Plastic. To compare these guys to Saliva shows you have little understanding of musical genre and style. If you're into metal and are looking for something new, I definitely recommend this album.

Worthless rap-metal trash........2005-11-24

About as awesome as Saliva's first album, and about as genuine. Not a single bit of originality. Mixed some emo in, which we all love about as much as a root canal. Pathetic, droning crap which isn't worthy of the garbage compactor you will throw it in after listening.

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And I can't help but feel responsible for the change I've seen in you
lovin' it
the underwater is amazing!
The Underwater
Now that is what music is about

Bleed Me Blue
Underwater
Manufacturer: Tribunal
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ASIN: B00007KWH4
Release Date: 2003-01-28

Tracks:

To Find You
The First Shot
Disaster
Chameleon
The Capricious
Bleed Me Blue
Pedigree Dog Killer

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And I can't help but feel responsible for the change I've seen in you.......2006-09-24

The Underwater has all the ingredients needed to make them a popular band. Be it the vocals, music, or the lyrics, everything is there for these guys to be conquering the modern rock scene. But alas, they have slipped under the radar and have steadily built a fanbase. I myself hadn't heard of them until I was browsing around on Tribunal's website. A great write-up and unbeatable price only beckoned my purchase further. So whether you've completely stumbled upon this band, such as I did, or are actually seeking them out, definitely pick this up. In only seven songs it spans a wide range of emotions, excellent vocals, and great music.

When I first heard The Underwater I really wasn't sure about what I'd heard. The vocals almost sounded whiney and depressing, though with further listens I've really become hooked by them. Aside from a few parts of a couple songs they remain of the melodic variety but that in no way takes away from the intensity of the music. There aren't any real guitar solos which kind of takes away from the overall 'complete' feeling but really doesn't effect the outcome too terribly much. Nifty riffs throughout help out the pace. The drums are decent but could stand to be a bit more ear catching. The bass is a bit unimpressive seeing as how you can't hear it at all. Other than that The Underwater is just a completely solid band.

From start to finish Bleed Me Blue is full of great, catchy, and relateable songs. The vocals help out the lyrics a lot, making the vulnerability really show itself. To Find You shows you the basic sound structure of the songs, i.e., melodic guitars, driving choruses, nice vocals. The First Shot is the first stellar track featured. The excellent guitar on the beginning gives way to quite the touching song. Disaster, aside from Pedigree Dog Killer, is probably the most intense track offered. The dual vocals create a different dynamic than the other songs have going for them. Chameleon begins quite heavy but eventually calms down and once again shows off the great vocals. The Capricious seems to be The Underwater's attempt at a radio track. Seeing as how it's quite straight forward and guitar heavy it gives the proper feel. The title track, Bleed Me Blue, is an all acoustic song that's even more driven by the vocals than before. Including this was a good idea, because while you just KNEW they would be good acoustic this only solidifies it. The chorus is especially good because Dan's voice truly soars. And alas we come to Pedigree Dog Killer, the most intense song featured. Having no real vocals in it really gives the band the opportunity to come to the front and show what they can do.

My favorite songs are The First Shot, Disaster, The Capricious, and Bleed Me Blue. If you've yet to hear The Underwater you're missing something special. Few times does a band with this sound and delivery come around. If the thought has even passed through your mind to get this you definitely should. If Amazon's price is more than you're willing to pay, Tribunal Records' website has it for an incredibly low price. Hopefully we'll see more from these guys very soon.

lovin' it.......2005-04-14

Great lyrics. Great sound. Too bad there aren't more songs on the album.

the underwater is amazing!.......2005-03-11

after seeing the guys at a show I was instantly blown away by their talent. my friend however bought their last cd. I thought I was going to be able to wait and pick it up at the next show. I couldn't. I ended up buying it online. Im glad I did. what makes these guys great besides their amazing music is the fact they are local and beat the stereotypical stuck up rockstar personalities. they are down to earth and really appreciate their fans. rawk on guys!!!

The Underwater.......2004-11-29

I am privaleged to say that I know a couple of the members from this band (they went to college with my brother). As soon as I first heard them I fell in love with them. Dan not only writes amazing vocals he has an awesome voice. Brandon does wonders with his delay pedal etc etc. The Underwater is the byproduct of ZAO and Boywunder. They have done 2 europe tours and have been all over the US including the Viper room in CA (which i believe is owned by Johnny Depp). Please support this band by purchasing this album. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. One thing that is a misprint (or lack of print) in the cover is that Aaron Hodgden is their bass player (it does not say that they have one)

Now that is what music is about.......2004-03-31

This is awesome it inspired me to go out and watch to them live and they sound even better live...great lyrics and what cool sounds..
Buy this or you will be sorry.

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