| 1. The Devil In Mexico |
| 2. Killbot 2000 |
| 3. Until Morale Improves, The Beating Will Continue |
| 4. Three Men Hanging |
| 5. Intermission |
| 6. A Masters In Reverse Psychology |
| 7. The Desert Is On Fire |
| 8. That Crown Don't Make You A Prince |
| 9. Pillars of Salt |
| 10. End Of The Line |
Editorial Reviews
From the Label
Also check out Murder By Death's debut, "Like The Exorcist, But More Breakdancing" from Eyeball Records who also brought you the break through debut albums from, Thursday and My Chemical Romance
Product Description
Murder By Death fluidly orchestrates a sonic boom that is part horror movie climax, part western barroom brawl and a gloss of wintry distortion. Their new album delivered follow up to their debut, "Like the Exorcist, But More Breakdancing" (EB021).
Who Will Survive, And What Will Be Left of Them
I'm not a big fan of either music or poetry, but this has good aspects of both. Great music founds a base for the lyrics, which is described often as the story of the Devil in a western setting, but then again, there seems to be a lot of political meaning to it. You know, Texas, oil, nuclear war, all that wonderful imagery. In fact I'm rather surprised at the other reviews of this album that neglect to mention this aspect, but I think that's more a power of poetry: double-meanings, the literal and the abstract. That's the way poetry should be, but modern poetry tends to throw that out in favor of simplistic blank-verse.
The tone of this music, though, is usually what predominates. As much as I like the vocals, I like most to just sit back and let the music take me along on its own power. I don't know, I'm a post-rock fan, apocalyptic songs are my thing.
--PolarisDiB
"killbot2000" is an interesting, sort-of-upbeat song, yet... not. since this record supposedly takes place in the west, it reminds me of a lecture or prayer after a gunfight, especially toward the end where Adam is chanting.
"until morale improves, the beatings will continue" made me laugh at first. just the title alone is worth questioning. this was the first track on the album that i listened to repeatedly, mainly to hear the bridge, because it is perfectly executed... even as short as it is. the chorus is catchy. i suppose i would select this to be a single, because of its immediate appeal.
i feel that "three men hanging" is the weakest song on the album. because it's one of the softest? maybe. i think it's the weakest, because it lacks the speed and emotional intricacy of the other tracks. this has steel guitar, cello, and light snare and cymbals. i still found it enjoyable and it captures the "western" feel very well. it's just not up to par with the rest.
the record really takes form after the intermission, track number five. "a master's in reverse psychology" is brilliant from the beginning. it's exciting and doesn't let up, even after it's finished. i particularly enjoyed the piano in the pre-chorus sections. to keep the album flowing perfectly, "the desert is on fire" is an upbeat song with a allegro-like tempo.
my personal favorite song on the album is "that crown don't make you a prince". this is an amazing composition. it is the most emotional and suspenseful song. although somewhat melancholy in nature, it has a beautiful mix of guitar, piano, and cello. the best on the album, i feel. the song has many peaks and slopes but is concluded without any loose ends. i consider this song the climax of the story.
another melancholy tune follows. this time it's of slower tempo. "pillars of salt" takes me back to the days of playing final fantasy ix with its soft piano and cello. i am just reminded of game music by the very nature of this piece. beautifully done, and probably my second favorite track.
"end of the line" is brilliant its own way. while slow to pick up, it builds to a very powerful singing performance from Adam and perfect correspondence from the instruments in the band. after the song concludes, there's a two minute instrumental. i'm not entirely sure if it was meant to be part of the song, but i felt that it was connected, like a final farewell as the album and story close.
buy this album now. find it and hold onto it. if you don't, and the devil doesn't make you, i'll have to.
Also check out Murder By Death's debut, "Like The Exorcist, But More Breakdancing" from Eyeball Records who also brought you the break through debut albums from, Thursday and My Chemical Romance
Product Description
Murder By Death fluidly orchestrates a sonic boom that is part horror movie climax, part western barroom brawl and a gloss of wintry distortion. Their new album delivered follow up to their debut, "Like the Exorcist, But More Breakdancing" (EB021).
Who Will Survive, And What Will Be Left of Them
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Who Will Survive, And What Will Be Left of Them
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Who Will Survive, And What Will Be Left of Them
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ASIN: B0000E1WLT Release Date: 2003-10-14 |
Tracks:
- The Devil In Mexico
- Killbot 2000
- Until Morale Improves, The Beating Will Continue
- Three Men Hanging
- Intermission
- A Masters In Reverse Psychology
- The Desert Is On Fire
- That Crown Don't Make You A Prince
- Pillars of Salt
- End Of The Line
Album Description
Murder By Death fluidly orchestrates a sonic boom that is part horror movie climax, part western barroom brawl and a gloss of wintry distortion. Their new album delivered follow up to their debut, "Like the Exorcist, But More Breakdancing" (EB021).Customer Reviews:
Like whiskey?.......2007-06-07
Amazing, Buy this CD now!.......2006-03-30
This album is incredible.......2005-10-29
Poetry and Tone.......2005-09-05
I'm not a big fan of either music or poetry, but this has good aspects of both. Great music founds a base for the lyrics, which is described often as the story of the Devil in a western setting, but then again, there seems to be a lot of political meaning to it. You know, Texas, oil, nuclear war, all that wonderful imagery. In fact I'm rather surprised at the other reviews of this album that neglect to mention this aspect, but I think that's more a power of poetry: double-meanings, the literal and the abstract. That's the way poetry should be, but modern poetry tends to throw that out in favor of simplistic blank-verse.
The tone of this music, though, is usually what predominates. As much as I like the vocals, I like most to just sit back and let the music take me along on its own power. I don't know, I'm a post-rock fan, apocalyptic songs are my thing.
--PolarisDiB
i wrote this over a year ago, but it still holds true........2005-05-20
"killbot2000" is an interesting, sort-of-upbeat song, yet... not. since this record supposedly takes place in the west, it reminds me of a lecture or prayer after a gunfight, especially toward the end where Adam is chanting.
"until morale improves, the beatings will continue" made me laugh at first. just the title alone is worth questioning. this was the first track on the album that i listened to repeatedly, mainly to hear the bridge, because it is perfectly executed... even as short as it is. the chorus is catchy. i suppose i would select this to be a single, because of its immediate appeal.
i feel that "three men hanging" is the weakest song on the album. because it's one of the softest? maybe. i think it's the weakest, because it lacks the speed and emotional intricacy of the other tracks. this has steel guitar, cello, and light snare and cymbals. i still found it enjoyable and it captures the "western" feel very well. it's just not up to par with the rest.
the record really takes form after the intermission, track number five. "a master's in reverse psychology" is brilliant from the beginning. it's exciting and doesn't let up, even after it's finished. i particularly enjoyed the piano in the pre-chorus sections. to keep the album flowing perfectly, "the desert is on fire" is an upbeat song with a allegro-like tempo.
my personal favorite song on the album is "that crown don't make you a prince". this is an amazing composition. it is the most emotional and suspenseful song. although somewhat melancholy in nature, it has a beautiful mix of guitar, piano, and cello. the best on the album, i feel. the song has many peaks and slopes but is concluded without any loose ends. i consider this song the climax of the story.
another melancholy tune follows. this time it's of slower tempo. "pillars of salt" takes me back to the days of playing final fantasy ix with its soft piano and cello. i am just reminded of game music by the very nature of this piece. beautifully done, and probably my second favorite track.
"end of the line" is brilliant its own way. while slow to pick up, it builds to a very powerful singing performance from Adam and perfect correspondence from the instruments in the band. after the song concludes, there's a two minute instrumental. i'm not entirely sure if it was meant to be part of the song, but i felt that it was connected, like a final farewell as the album and story close.
buy this album now. find it and hold onto it. if you don't, and the devil doesn't make you, i'll have to.
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Who Will Survive, And What Will Be Left of Them
Murder by Death ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Punk
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| Alternative Rock
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ASIN: B000OCZ9DM Release Date: 2007-05-29 |
Tracks:
- Devil in Mexico
- Killbot 2000
- Until Morale Improves, The Beatings Will Continue
- Three Men Hangin
- Intermission
- Masters in Reverse Psychology
- That Crown Don't Make You a Prince
- Desert's on Fire
- Pillars of Salt
- End of the Line
Album Description
The band's sophomore release, from 2003, is a concept album depicting a brooding tale of survival in a small western town whose residents are plagued with demonic assaults. They begin to question their own mortality as the Devil wages war on their homeland. It's part horror movie climax and part western barroom brawl. My Chemical Romance's frontman, Gerard Way, provides guest vocals on the track 'The Devil in Mexico'. Thursday's frontman, Geoff Rickly, provides guest vocals on the track 'Killbot 2000'. William Elliott Whitmore provides guest vocals on the track 'Until Morale Improves, The Beatings Will Continue'.Rap Music:
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