To the Confusion of Our Enemies

Riverboat Gamblers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 20, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Volcom Entertainment
• ASIN: B000EQ4740
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #94,482 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

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Lots of young indie bands call the music industry on its superficiality but few do it with such obvious distaste as the Riverboat Gamblers. On the feral, catchy track "The Biz Loves Slut," the Austin, Texas punk band looks at the world through the eyes of a record company suit and, well, it's brutal: "We think your songs might need a better hook/ I promise on the good book, it won't hurt/ I won't get it in your mouth." To The Confusion of Our Enemies, the group's second release, proves that no spreadsheets are required to make an album that matches passion and attitude with crafty riffs and knockout choruses. Meanwhile, freewheeling rock tracks such as "The Gamblers Try Their Hand at International Diplomacy" and "Don't Bury Me... I'm Still Not Dead"--which probably owe more to classic guitar rock heroics than the band would care to admit--reveal why Riverboat Gamblers was named by no less authority than Rolling Stone as one of the "Top 5 bands to break out at this year's SXSW." --Aidin Vaziri

Product Description

Since 2001, Texas's Riverboat Gamblers have cultivated a fanatical following with their rowdy energetic live shows that have led to supporting slots on tours with Flogging Molly, Hot Water Music, Burning Brides, and the MC5, as well as a 2005 stint on the Van's Warped Tour. "Don't Bury Me" will be included in the Van's 2006 Warped Tour compilation on Side One Dummy, and "Walk Around Me" is included on the "Take Action Vol. 5" compilation (Sub City/Hopeless), in stores February.

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Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GFFG!!!!!!!!, November 14, 2006

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Tim Neilson "I like bands from Norway & Sweden" (Scottsdale, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: To the Confusion of Our Enemies (Audio CD)

The Gamblers rule, if this is an unknown fact to you, then you are either deaf, never heard them, or just dumb. If the first or last are the case, then you are screwed, if it's the second, then buy this record, and treat your ears the punk rock ear candy that is the Gamblers. An intense live act, that causes physical injury to all those on stage. Playing songs that will recall equal parts Rocket From The Crypt, AC DC, Radio Birdman, The Rip Offs, and other classic yesteryear punk rock, but make no mistake, this rock is all 100% Gamblers!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good stuff, April 25, 2007

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K. Didion "Retired municipal rock star" (South of Canada, North of Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To the Confusion of Our Enemies (Audio CD)

I'm kinda corn-fused why some people are rating this so low? Sure, it sounds different then their previous releases. Sure it's a bit more "polished" then previous releases. But that's not to say that this isn't a darn fine slab of rock. Great writing, big hooks, lightning quick guitars. What's not to love? I'd give it 4 1/2 stars, but one doesn't exist, so 4 it is.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars High-energy punk rock, November 9, 2006

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Seth Weinstein (College Park, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To the Confusion of Our Enemies (Audio CD)

I first heard of the Riverboat Gamblers from the Warped Tour 2006 compilation CD. As soon as I heard "Don't Bury Me...I'm Still Not Dead" I knew that I had to own the CD.

"To The Confusion Of Our Enemies" is full of punk rck with attitude, but on the other hand doesn't take itself too seriously. "Don't Bury Me" is a high-speed ballad, "Biz Loves Sluts" is a thinly-veiled poke at Hollywood, and tracks such as "The Gamblers Try Their Hand At International Diplomacy" and "Unicorn Shave Your Horn" are just the band messing around and having a good time.

With a sound somewhere that punk and alternative rock lovers alike can appreciate, the "To The Confusion Of Our Enemeies" is a solid addition to any rocker's collection.