Customer Reviews

Dead Soul Tribe

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This is one of the most "scary" beautiful recordings I've ever treated my two ears to! I've been a lover of progressive and/ or metal music for well over twenty years and things tend to be the same ol'/ same ol' after while. This is a very fresh style to me, very crunchy guitars and great haunting, acoustic embellishments. The singer,Devon Graves, is a welcome sound. Sorry, but I'm a little past the growling, screeching, unintelligible lyrics and vocals so commonly associated with modern- day metal. Devon's vocals are hauntingly powerful and emotional at the same time. So, if you're looking for an album that doesn't sound the same all the way through, has plenty of diversity, excellent sound and musicianship AND balls to spare...this is a great place to start. Enjoy!

Being a huge fan of Psychotic Waltz, I came across this by accident and found that it was Buddy's new band. I believe he does all the guitar work, and is pretty good. There are some very creative riffs and "moods" throughout the album. Don't be fooled, it isn't anything like Psychotic was, but still a good album overall. Looking forward to more from these guys.....

With his first album after leaving his previous band, Psychotic Waltz, Devon Graves pulls together an odd mishmash of music. From the first two songs, which are full of samples and cruncy repetitive guitars and sound like they could have been taken straight from Ministry's discography, you start thinking you will get an industrial album. But after that you get an odd mix of accoustic guitars, flutes, industrial, and progressive elements.

And therein lies the albums weakness. The only 2 things that remain constant throughout the album is Devon's superb voice, and how all the instruments mix together perfectly with none really standing out (something seen quite often in albums arranged by one person).

While this album does have its merits, I would suggest listening to The January Tree or A Murder of Crows if you have not heard anything by Dead Soul Tribe yet.

It's a mystery to me why DeadSoul Tribe isn't much more popular than they are. This band is far better than the vast majority of bands you hear on metal radio these days. There is sophisticated musicality, exuberantly creative songwriting, masterful musicianship, thoughtful lyrics, soaring vocals--in short everything a prog rock fan could hope for. If you like this, definitely don't miss their final album, Lullaby for the Devil. Sadly, they recently announced their breakup, but we can hope that bandleader Devon Graves isn't ready to retire yet, and whatever he does next is sure to be great.

Oh my God, I didn't know something could possibly be THIS good!!
What can I say, I'm speechless. I will sell all my other CDs and listen only th Dead Soul Tribe for the rest of my life! Thank you Jesus.