Customer Reviews

My So Called Knife

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Excellent addition to your metal collection, this new band is a treat for the tired ear. Singer Evvy Pedder shows off his vocal diversity with Pantera like growls and screams, softening up to the smoothness of Maynard James Keenan (Tool) and sometimes a vaguely Bowie-esque undertone; and completed with a slight Goth undertone that does not distract from the rock base.

Seemingly indeed influenced by bands such as Tool and sounding a little like Dope, LLK does manage to create their own unique sound nevertheless, quite able to rough it up with the best of the more established bands.

My favorite song on the album would have to be "Black All Over", a catchy tune of thrumming guitars and head-banging beats that you can't help but rock along with. It is also one of the rougher tunes on the CD. "Knee Deep In The Dead" lyrics are said to be inspired by the video game "Doom", and "Bury You" inspired by Stephen King's "The Shining". I gave the lyrics some extra attention and have no doubts that the core of these songs are indeed from where they are said to be. Both are very well written, but my favorite of the two would have to be "Bury You" simply because I find it a catchier tune. D. Human, LLK's bass player, when commenting on Bury You, said "Domestic Violence at its best".

I have never heard Depeche Mode's version of "Personal Jesus", but LLK's version is a appealing toe-tapper with the growling vocals and mildly metal-infused-rockabilly tune. "Like A Disease" is another of my favs, with very haunting lyrics and an overall atmosphere of depression and retribution, softer than other songs and really showcasing Evvy's vocal talents. "Everything I" is the slowest song (not to be confused with a slow-song) on the CD, and another good showcase for Pedder's amazing vocal ranges.

Father, a song of an abusive parent, Sad Excuse For A Grip, Can't Get Away; indeed, there is not a song on this CD that I don't like, but feel that this review would be too lengthy were I to comment on every single track. Listen to some samples, and if you like the samples you won't be disappointed in the CD itself. There are no surprises, or disappointments, in this collection from a talented new metal group. Enjoy!

Being the curious person I am, I'm always looking for new bands that I can listen to. Amazon.com is a great way to find those bands, read reviews about them and sample their music. While looking for some bands one day, I came across Lollipop Lust Kill. It had gotten good reviews and seemed like a band I would like. I bought their CD used from this site (hey, it saves money), and my first thoughts were, and still are, good. This 6-member band is simply an amazing hard rock / metal band that should definetly get more attention, though you know that attention can't be given by MTV. But anyway...

Lollipop Lust Kill has a strong horror influence thoughout most of their album, though they don't overdo the theme to annoyance like Powerman 5000 did the space thing on "Tonight The Stars Revolt!!". Their lead singer, Evvy Pedder has a great voice for a band like this. He screams well, but his voice truly shines when he sings. His voice actually makes you feel like your watching a horror movie or something, it's so cold and lifeless yet so bold and powerful. Yeah, that sounded corny, but he truly has a haunting voice. At first his voice reminded me of Edsel Dope of Dope's (I love his voice, too), but not anymore. The guitar riffs are above that of average Nu-Metal (which I also like). The drums are nothing special, they just get the job done. The bass is very powerful and can be heard loudly in many tracks, while the keyboards add another element of suspense to this little musical ride.

The lyrics on this album are superb and at times very eerie. The verse of "Knee Deep in the Dead" is great tp recite around friends to get strange looks, but try not to offend anyone.

The best tracks are "Black All Over", "Father", "Knee Deep in the Dead", "Everything I" and their superior cover of Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus".

I highly recommend this album to anyone who likes bands such as Static-X, Spineshank, Slipknot, Mushroomhead, Disturbed, Dope, or just Nu-Metal of hard rock in general.

First off brilliant album, lyrically and musically they are so far ahead of the game it ain't even funny. As far as the other reviews are concerned, I don't get it...to say they steal from all these other bands is rediculous...I mean how many different sounds are there...everyone steals from everyone in that sense, that's how you grow. ANyways, from the intro to the outro 'My So Called Knife' will suck you in and never let go. This is one of the only albums I can listen to repeatedly and not get sick of. Eddy has a sick voice, I mean scares the hell out of me! 'Black all Over' starts us off to a great start, and 'Like a Disease' keeps it going. Standouts to me are 'Knee Deep in the Dead' which lyrically is NOT for children (talking about killing and raping and such) and 'Everything I' which is the best song here...different and brilliant in everyway. 'Sad Excuse for a Grip' and the just plain brutal cover of Depeshe Modes 'Personal Jesus' are fantastic, the later turning out to be one of the best covers I've ever heard (blows Manson's out of the water). I don't understand the bad reviews...so listen to me and check this album out...I'm pretty sure you'll like it. I mean, if you reading this review then you're interested and thats a good start. My only question is where the heck are these guys? They had such an awesome debut I mean, the have to follow it up with something...right?

All I have to say is...WOW!!! I saw them in Cleveland with Coal Chamber and American Head Charge and I think they blew the show away!!! Just remember the men in the shirts and ties are them!! I also got to see them later and thought they only got better!! My fav. song is "Father" I can't believe a song could be so powerfull! IM waiting for the next Cd to come out and the next time I can see them live! Awesome CD and they will only get better.

Being from Cleveland, I try to listen to a lot of Ohio-based bands. Mushroomhead is one of my favorites. Chimaira are great as well. But with Lollipop Lust Kill, I was blown away.

I downloaded some of their songs from mp3.com, and was hooked immediately. These guys are great. It took me a while to actually buy the CD, but when I did, I was kicking myself for not getting it sooner. It's one of those few albums that I put in and never skip a song.

I'd name some of the songs I especially liked, but you can just scroll up and look at the track listing. With the exception of the intro and the outro, all the songs are worth listening to. "Like A Disease" could have easily been a hit radio single if the band had been marketed more. I'm almost glad they weren't thrown all over the radio, but it would be good to see them get the huge fanbase that they are due.

The singer, Evvy Pedder, has a great voice. His has a gravelly growl and a smooth singing voice for when he wants to take it down a notch, which he does to a great effect on many songs. Their cover of Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus" is superb.

This album could have been a 5-song EP and still have been worth the $... or so it's selling for. The presence of six other great songs makes this a steal and one CD you won't take out of your player for a long time.

LLk absoultley rocks. Everyone has to go see them and i promise you will love them. I was reading someone elses review and the said the blew medication and five point o out of the water at the coal chamber concert and i agree comnpletley they were the very first band and i have never seen anyone destroy a place like the did. These guys are going to be huge and i am driving down to chicago from milwaukee just to see them again. I think the best song of the cd is black all over. It is an adrenelline pumpling song and you just want to go ... during the song. Well Everyone pick up their cd.

This album just plain rocks... it is along the lines of American headcharge, tool, pantera etc if you like bands like those than you will like this... the music is hard driving and evil and then shifts into a slow menacing melody only to smack you upside your head with hard hitting riffs and licks you should definetly check these guys out!!! As a matter of fact I am listening to them as I write this!!! BUY THIS CD!!! The stand out track so far is Black All Over it has a really good driving beat and good flow to it makes you wanna jump in the pit and get some serious aggression out!!! Sad Excuse for a grip another stand out track buy this album these guys ROCK!!!

I highly reccomend this but dont bother or hope to see any future albums from these guys the band broke up recently heard the lead singer is trying to go solo what a damn shame

I just came across this band on Amazon recently. I've never heard of them before, much less any of their music. Since I'm open to all kinds of new music and artists, I decided to check out their only album, "My So-Called Knife". I'm glad I did. The vocalist, Evvy Pedder, is very versatile. He's diverse in his delivery, keeping the album from being boring and monotonous. The album never really falls flat anywhere; it makes for a great listen all the way through. "Black All Over" has an extremely catchy chorus, the type that'll stay in your head for days. "Knee Deep In The Dead" is my personal favorite on the album. Speaking about murder and other related things, this cut has a verse that will make you sing along everytime. "Like A Disease" is another favorite of mine. The track is all about being deceived in a relationship. I can definitely relate. "Everything I" has Pedder taking on a more gothic, slower approach in his verses, and then leads into a monstrous chorus. The cover of Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus" is a great one, doing the original song justice. "Father" starts off with intense screaming vocals, and the song ends with repeated chants of "Kill My Father!". Another one of my favorite songs on the album. As I've already said, however, no song really disappoints. "Perfect Woman" is another song that takes on a more gothic sound. I'd recommend any fan of metal or rock music to check this out, for it's definitely worth your money. You don't have to skip a single track, they are all good. Go ahead and pick this up, for it's almost perfect.

LLK is one of the best bands out and if you like bands like white zombie ,the misfits,pantera,the murderdolls , or just good heavy metal you will love this band !!!the c.d is like walking thru. a haunted house but on a c.d!!! the drums caught my attention,you can feel it coming thru. your speakers!!!and the lyrics and guitars and keyboards and evvy pedders voice ...should i go on any longer!!! just ge this c.d and you will be one happy little camper!!! thanx for reading this and take my advice!!!keep on rockin...LLK!