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| | Like the Exorcist But More Breakdancing | | | Music Artist : | | Murder By Death | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Eyeball | | Release Date : | | 2002-06-25 | | Store Price : | | $15.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $15.98 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Those Who Stayed
2. I'm Afraid of Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolfe
3. Caucus Race
4. You Are the Last Dragon (You Possess the Power of the Glow)
5. Joe Bou
6. Flamencos #*! $in Easy
7. Intergalactic Menopause
8. Those Who Left
9. Holy Lord, Shawshank Redemption Is Such a Good Movie!
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 A Real Piece of Work
Submitted on: 2008-11-15 |
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My introduction to Murder By Death came by chance a couple of years ago when I was turned on to their magnificent In Bocca Al Lupo. That eventually made such an impression on me, I sought out some of their other material to hear if they were the real deal or had just gotten lucky. Several albums and a couple of years later, I have come to the conclusion that MBD is a real piece of work.
Like the Exorcist But More Breakdancing is not their best album, but it is an auspicious harbinger of what was to come. They have certainly found a winning formula and have developed a rather unique sound that sets them apart from their contemporaries. In that last regard, you might even think of them as the Midwest's answer to Calexico.
The entire album is quite listenable, but there are a couple of songs that really stand out. Those Who Stayed features some haunting cello work and many elements in common with modern progressive rock; Flamencos #*!#in Easy has an addictively mesmerizing and haunting quality; and Those Who Left is filled with relentless power and a touch of mystery (think Nick Cave).
Those who are already MBD fans will want to add this one to their collections. Those who are here because they are merely curious about the band can start their musical journey with the band right here. Murder By Death certainly struck a chord with me! |
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 fantastico
Submitted on: 2008-10-14 |
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| I happened upon this album after I heard Who Will Survive, and sure enough, I immediately liked it just as much. It's quite different from their 2nd album, but good nonetheless. It's not as dark an effort as Who will Survive and seems to be a little more dreamy. My favorite tract is Intergalactic Menopause, which has a great running cello (i think that's what it is, might be a violin) and amazing effects on the vocals. In all, great album. |
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Oh mannn...
Submitted on: 2006-05-16 |
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I'm a huge, huge fan of "Who Will Survive and What Will be Left of Them," so much that I've listened to it millions of times and have found something new and amazing to love each time. I can't even try to break down the hours I've spent listening to that CD.
I guess I'm going to have to get myself ready to do the same with this CD. I just got it today and I've listened to it three times straight, each time liking it more and more.
Honestly this is a breath of fresh air considering some recent disappointments. System of a Down's Hypnotize I guess was so good at being hypnotic or something that it convinced me it doesn't exist, because I've listened to that album many times and still have no idea how the music goes because it's so bland I stop paying attention. Tool's 10000 Days is so much like Lateralus that whenever Vicarious begins I blank out and keep thinking for a moment that I'm listening to Schism.
But Murder by Death is some very strong and wonderful music. Technically, I think "Who Will Survive" is better because there's about a million different ways to take it and it's all structured around itself, making basically the consummate concept album. This one I'm not so sure about but I'm willing to bet the more I listen the more it will provide the same reactions... just unlike Who Will Survive, it doesn't immediately strike me as a thematic album.
--PolarisDiB |
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Incredible
Submitted on: 2006-03-31 |
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| "Like The Exorcist..." is a fantastic CD that blends instrumental and vocal songs and shows just what Murder By Death is like. This CD is incredible, go pick it up now. |
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A MUST HAVE.....
Submitted on: 2005-04-08 |
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Murder by Death is one of those bands that are impossible to label. You can quiz people after one of their shows, and everyone will have an opinion on what kind of band they are. They blend emo, country, rock. They are bizarre, Gothic, jarring, and melodic.
I took to this band as soon as I heard the first track of this CD. I've always been into ambient, emotional music. I admit, I held my breath until I heard the vocalist, and he does not disappoint. Best thing is, when you go see MBD, they are very approachable. We actually had dinner with them before the show.
If you are a fan of bands like The Gathering, Lacuna Coil, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Neurosis....anything experimental and progressive, then you will like MBD. |
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