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If a record company devised a formula for the all-encompassing rock album, the result would probably sound something like Between the Never and the Now. Wide-eyed emo sensitivity, nu-metal chug, old-metal screaming, skate-punk sing-alongs, Goth-rock doom, and grunge gloom coalesce in the Seattle five-piece's appealing debut. For the most part, the mish-mash works surprisingly well, thanks to the extra anguish, circular guitars, and operatic vocals. "Stay Home" and "Lipstick Tourniquet" wallows in manic grandeur and the jaunty slacker chorus of "Opiate Summer" contrasts appealingly with the demonic verses. The pieces don't always fit: "PS Love the Black" is a mind-numbing nightmare of styles that lumbers along like Frankenstein's monster. That said, when singer Zack Davidson bellows "You're the champion of my bleeding heart" as "There Only Is" crescendos, the formula is hard to knock. --Dan Gennoe

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Between The Never And The Now [Enhanced]

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Not your typical emo band.
Scream or no scream?
Promising major label debut for an awesome band
Between the Good and the Awesome
hmmm

Between The Never And The Now
Vendetta Red
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00009MGQN
Release Date: 2003-06-24

Tracks:

There Only Is
Stay Home
Opiate Summer
Seconds Away
Shatterday
Accident Sex
Caught You Like A Cold
Suicide Party
Lipstick Tourniquets
Ambulance Chaser
Por Vida
P.S. Love The Black

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If a record company devised a formula for the all-encompassing rock album, the result would probably sound something like Between the Never and the Now. Wide-eyed emo sensitivity, nu-metal chug, old-metal screaming, skate-punk sing-alongs, Goth-rock doom, and grunge gloom coalesce in the Seattle five-piece's appealing debut. For the most part, the mish-mash works surprisingly well, thanks to the extra anguish, circular guitars, and operatic vocals. "Stay Home" and "Lipstick Tourniquet" wallows in manic grandeur and the jaunty slacker chorus of "Opiate Summer" contrasts appealingly with the demonic verses. The pieces don't always fit: "PS Love the Black" is a mind-numbing nightmare of styles that lumbers along like Frankenstein's monster. That said, when singer Zack Davidson bellows "You're the champion of my bleeding heart" as "There Only Is" crescendos, the formula is hard to knock. --Dan Gennoe

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Not your typical emo band........2005-08-12

Before you write them off as another whiny emo band.. give Vendetta Red a few listens, and you'll soon discover that there's a very talented band hidden under Vendetta Red's emo exterior. Vendetta Red proves that they are extremely versatile, by displaying several different types of rock throughout the cd. Greater than the prodigious guitar work, and the pounding drums, is the bone chilling voice of Zach. Never have I seen this much passion in such a young band. Another outstanding feature that Vendetta Red upholds is their ability to write deep, emotional lyrics in every song. For a versatile, passionate, freshman cd, that will make your hair stand on end, purchase Vendetta Red's; Between the Never and the Now. You won't be disapointed..

Scream or no scream?.......2005-02-21

I love this CD. There's not a single track I don't like. However, if you don't like screaming bands, if you're one of those people that says "How much talent does it take to scream? I can't even understand him!" Then you probably won't like it. I normally don't like screamers. But the way Zack does it... it's inbetween melody and the things he's singing about are just so emotional that when he screams you know it's not an "I'm cool" scream. It's emotional without being angsty. And they're amazing live. I saw them last night. So... It's kind of safe to say that if you don't like scream then it's probably safe to say that you won't like it. If you don't mind, you'll love it.

Promising major label debut for an awesome band.......2004-05-04

this album is a great addition to any rock lovers' cd collection. every song is great from beginning to end. the guitars roar, circle and sweep, the drums pound and sooth, and the bass pops and bounces and to top it off are zach davidsons' abstract, surreal, lyrics adding up to one sweet sound. the opener is emo-ish, while "Opiate Summer", "Caught you like a cold" and "Por Vida" are rockers that grind and burn "Shatterday" is a huge singalong anthem, "Accident sex" and "Ambulance Chaser" are slow, building up before exploding. "Suicide party" and "Lipstick tourniquets" remind me of the late At The Drive-in. the worst song in my opinion is the last one, but it's real easy to skip

Between the Good and the Awesome.......2003-11-30

Whenever you attempt to jump headfirst into what seems to be the forthcoming "latest trend" you run the risk of haughty criticism and disappointed music fans who are sick and tired of fads. Vendetta Red is a "screamo" band, and one of the most stereotypical at that. You will find catchy punk melodies, emo moments, and the occasional gut wrenching scream. It all sounds so formulatic but then again, many genres are. Vendetta red though has an approach that shocked me to the songs. Even the heaviest numbers (with the exception of "Por Vida") start out calmly and the verses are almost always laid back. There is plenty of room to work with, and every number almost seems brooding (but not with the overuse of angst). The album opener is a great example of their sound in general. The slowly moving verses climax to a triumphant chorus that is shattered by a screaming bridge after its second appearance. "Opiate Summer" has a pop/punk feel to it, and a dang catchy chorus. "Shatterday" passes quickly, and is one of the least obvious example of their talent. They are able to pull off chaotic disasterpieces like "lipstick tourniquet" and calm to beautifully chugging ones such as "seconds away", one of the many highlights.

Vendetta red mashes a lot of styles into one on the album, and however generic you blame them for being they still can surprise you at every turn. The end of the cd really pulls everything together. "Ambulence Chaser" is a breather from the surrounding tracks, the three heaviest on the album. The final two intend to go out with a bang, "Por Vida" rocks out in its entirety and the closer "PS love the black" is a lot of pieces thrown together but still surprisingly enjoyable. Most of the pieces came together perfectly on this album, with each listen it becomes more and more appealing. They may just run together with other bands at a glance but the music speaks for itself and this album is one of the best in its genre.

hmmm.......2003-10-29

i have to say the same thing as the last guy that wrote a review of this album. i use to see these guys around town and watch there other bands. i recognized "Por Vida" as a Plebian Cry song (it was my fav Plebian Cry song when they were around, and Plebian Cry did a better job with it). i have the first Vendetta Red 6 song demo, its got some of these songs, and the demo was better than this. i guess if i was a first time listener of Vendetta Red this album would be a 10, but since i was a fan of early Vendetta Red, Plebian Cry, Only You, and Farewell Spacecadet, i saw how they sounded before they went a little more poppy. they are still a great band though. so its almost hard to rate this.

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Pure Genius
Beautiful, Edgy Rock & Roll

Between the Never and the Now
Vendetta Red
Manufacturer: Sony/Epic
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008XUT2
Release Date: 2003-04-17

Tracks:

There Only Is
Stay Home
Opiate Summer
Seconds Away
Shatterday
Accident Sex
Caught You Like a Cold
Suicide Party
Lipstick Tourniquets
Ambulance Chaser
Por Vida
P.S. Love the Black

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Album Description

Vendetta Red are a truly dynamic quintet hailing from Seattle and their 2003 album is an off the hook collision of alt-rock punk and something altogether frenetic and will see them emerge as one of the best new bands of 2003. Vendetta Red are the missing link between emo-catharsis and the stadium intensity of the Who. Epic.

Customer Reviews:

Pure Genius.......2004-01-03

I have had "Between the Never and the Now" since it came out. I would have to say the boys were pure genius. Not only have I heard the CD, but I have seen them in concert two times, and the are worthy of more then 5 stars. They are amazing guys who really want the fans to feel like they are one with them. The CD is out of control. They really grab you by your junk, and never let you go like some bands do. 5 stars isn't enough for this CD.

Beautiful, Edgy Rock & Roll.......2003-07-04

Well what can I say about Vendetta Red....probably a million great things or so. 'Between the Never and the Now' is their first full length release on Epic. It's full of swaying guitars and lyrical genius that's sure to have you playing on repeat. Each song is skillfully crafted to grap your attention from start to finish. Definately worthy of 5 stars. This album is extremely contagious. Be prepared to see and hear a lot more from these guys.