Dead Alive

Soul Embraced | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 29, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Solid State Records
• ASIN: B0016CP3CG
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #234,089 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Soul Embraced has returned from the dead, bringing with them a reinvigorated, brutal and precise take on the intense death metal that made them infamous to the underground in the late '90s. Produced b

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Melodic death/thrash done right, May 3, 2008

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Mark Carver (China) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dead Alive (Audio CD)

These guys have been dormant for awhile but it's been worth the wait. I thought they were done for good but they come thundering back from the catacombs with a highly polished gem of modern heavy metal. This time around, SE combines the savagery of Immune with the tight musicianship of This is My Blood to exemplary results.

Dead Alive's only weakness may be it's production- it's too good, slightly watering down the jakchammer riffs and merciless double bass, though I'm sure every song would be devastating live. The vocals are fierce and serated, with only a few moments of clean singing. Christian metalcore/melodic death metal is easy to spot these days and while SE occasionally ventures into this oft-trodden territory, they maintain their own distinctive sound that honestly bludgeons their brethren into forgotten corners. Today's metal scene is starving for new sounds and while SE doesn't exactly reinvigorate the genre, there are a few moments of shining brilliance that can't help but bring a smile to your face, at the same time peeling it off.

All things considered, Dead Alive is a roller coaster ride through everything that makes metal a joy to listen to, throwing everything at you but the kitchen sink (and even occasionally heaving that at you as well). You can't go wrong- grab this and mosh yourself silly.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Guaranteed to add 20 lbs to your bench press!!!, May 17, 2008

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Craig Roberts - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dead Alive (Audio CD)

Phwwooaaahhh!! SE have mastered their craft and taken it to a whole new level of adrenaline pumping, hair raising, face melting metal. Tighter than ever before with even catchier riffage and more amazing, creative (but not overindulgent) guitar solos, this album is head and shoulders above the crowd. Although it's pure death metal, even more traditional metal fans will be able to get into this album. But don't take my word for it, check out the samples. If you like a taste of it, you won't be disappointed by the full feast.

4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD CD THOUGH COULD BE HEAVIER, September 22, 2009

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Jay Skowneski (Brockport,NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dead Alive (Audio CD)

I'M A FAN OF THEIR MUSIC.I DO LIKE THE CD EVEN THOUGH I WISH THE SONGS WERE LONGER AND HEAVIER.THE PRODUCTION IS GOOD THOUGH I COULD BE BETTER.I GET THE CD FROM FYE ON 9/21/2009 AND I LIKE IT ONLY BECAUSE I LOVE DEATH METAL STYLE VOCALS.I HOPE THE NEXT CD IS HEAVIER AND MORE MELODIC