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| | Red of Tooth and Claw | | | Music Artist : | | Murder by Death | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Vagrant Records | | Release Date : | | 2008-03-04 | | Store Price : | | $13.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $13.98 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. I'm Comin' Home
2. Ball & Chain
3. Rum Brave
4. Fuego!
5. Theme [For Ennio Morricone]
6. Second Opinion
7. Steal Away
8. Ash
9. Black Spot
10. '52 Ford
11. Spring Break 1899
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Original and Powerful
Submitted on: 2009-05-18 |
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| Great live band, and this Album is a great addition to their music. Love these guys... |
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Instant Classic
Submitted on: 2009-02-16 |
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| I absolutely LOVE this band. This is easily, in my humble opinion, the best album of the year, possibly the last 20 years. Hyperbole? Judge for yourself. The music is completely stunning, each song unique and brilliant. True hard rock at its best. Whom do they remind me of? The closest I can think of, just as a point of reference, would be Golden Earring on "Radar Love." Sadly, that band was pretty much a one hit wonder, whereas Murder By Death, just on Red of Tooth and Claw, has produced 10 such classics. A very tight band and an album amazingly well produced. Sarah Balliet's fiddle-like cello playing is simply awe-inspiring. I'm almost 60 and I have to say that I have never been more blown away. Buy this album now and play it LOUD. |
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 murder by Johny Cash
Submitted on: 2008-10-14 |
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I would like to start off by saying my (relatively) low score has nothing to do with musical aptitude but rather stylistic choice. I can say with certainty that if you loved "In Bocca al Lupo" you'll love this. However, that is my least favorite album by them (stylistically and lyrically) and it seems that that particular style is what they're sticking with.
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Their latest albums lost something that made me fall in love with them. A haunting quality that was atmospheric, dark, and lovely. On this album there is no "Those who left" no "End of the line," Songs that I thought and, I guess, hoped defined the band.
I still like them and this album would get a higher rating if it didn't make me miss their old albums and I'd rather listen to them.
(I still whole-heatedly recommend seeing this band live, they put on a great show.) |
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More Fire and Fury
Submitted on: 2008-07-03 |
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My first brush with Murder By Death came with In Bocca Al Lupo, a dark and gritty album that made me an instant convert. Now here comes more fire and fury with Red of Tooth and Claw. On this album, MBD brings us another round of wonderfully dark and sinister tales, brought to life by the booming vocals of Adam Turla and the relentless, merciless attack of his band.
There is so much to like here its hard to pick favorites, but I think that Comin' Home, Ball & Chain, Rum Brave, Steal Away, Ash, '52 Ford and the sordid closer Spring Break 1899 are the best cuts.
If you have not heard Murder By Death before, the best way to describe them is that I hear shades of Nick Cave, Willard Grant Conspiracy, Jim Morrison and yes, even Johnny Cash in the music. If you like any of those, then chances are you will like MBD.
The CD is housed in a standard jewel box and comes with a fold-out cover insert that contains the all-important lyrics. Red of Tooth and Claw unfortunately is quite brief, clocking in at just under 40 minutes of music. But not a minute is wasted in any schlock. This is a winner, so check it out. |
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Muscial depth that really grabs you
Submitted on: 2008-06-26 |
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If you're a fan of MBD's older albums, you'll quickly notice the progression and evolution of the band in its latest album. Continuing on as a quartet, the band has gained a great ability to create a clean but rich sound that can fill your soul(cheesey right? Just listen to it) A considerable contrast to their last CD, Red of Tooth and Claw is a faster paced album, relentlessly bringing singer Adam Turla's fantastical lyrics to you intertwined with a powerful and emotional sound.
Aptly entitled track Theme-for Ennio Morricone, has the resounding effects that only one of Morricone's scores themselves might, with the ability to capture you without the need for visual interpretation. One of my favorites, The Black Spot, brings an ominous tone of a man scorn and Turla's voice brings a genuine feeling that can send chills down your spine.In this album and within the band you will find a unique sound that seems pure and sincere. Give this album a listen, you won't be disappointed. |
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