Gutter Phenomenon

Every Time I Die | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 23, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ferret Records
• ASIN: B000A8AXN6
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,124 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1.  Apocalypse Now And Then

2.  Kill The Music

3.  Bored Stiff

4.  Easy Tiger

5.  Tusk And Temper

6.  The New Black

7.  Champing At The Bit

8.  Gloom And How it Gets That Way

9.  Guitared And Feathered

10.  L'astronaut

11.  Pretty Dirty

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

2005 was a breakout year for EVERY TIME I DIE. From debuting in August with 15,000 sales first week on "Gutter Phenomenon" to having that same album named "Record Of The Year" (use REVOLVER logo and make ‘record of the year’ very prominent) by Revolver Magazine; the band definitely has made an impact on the underground and mainstream music worlds. And don’t forget the band gracing the covers of both Decibel and Outburn magazines (include the images of both covers); killing it on Sounds Of The Underground; and selling over 75,000 records.

Enter 2006 and the band is ready to come out of the "gutter" and into the mainstream. They started off the year by touring the US with Story Of The Year and the UK with My Chemical Romance (remember that Gerard from MCR is a guest singer on this record!). Now these Buffalo boys are ready to crossover even more on this summer’s WARPED TOUR.

Product Description

"Gutter Phenomenon" is a term that was used in the 1950s to describe rock 'n' roll music. It was society's reaction, at the time, to a style of music it considered "sinful." Rock music was actually viewed as a discredit to American society. The people at the time believed that rock music would lead to people's downfall. They thought it would never last. Fast forward 50 years, and rock 'n' roll is still a thriving force of expression. However, when any music scene or culture flourishes and prospers, it can become watered down and generic, populated with more than a few been-there, done-that sounding bands, many of which are passionless and whose sole purpose is cashing in. Every Time I Die understands this reality, and aims to shatter it. They're making rock music new, exciting and dangerous again. Armed with two formidable assault weapons: their breath-stealing new album, "Gutter Phenomenon," and their devastating, enthralling live shows, this upstate New York wrecking crew is poised to redefine underground music as we know it. --This text refers to the Vinyl edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A top 5 album for 05, August 23, 2005

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The Iron Summit E-Zine "www.isrrecords.com" (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gutter Phenomenon (Audio CD)

Probably one of the most anticipated metal/hardcore releases of 2005, Every Time I Die does NOT disappoint with their third full length (fourth release oversall) "Gutter Phenomenon." The brilliant thing about Every Time I Die, which is finally starting to show through, is that their sound, style, writing, and production continues to evolve with each album and while many may prefer Every Time I Die's grittier and rawer sound of "Hot Damn!," there will be no doubt in anyone's mind that "Gutter Phenomenon" contains everything that you love about Every Time I Die with more than a dash of refinement.

The two biggest things a fan of ETID will notice on this album that differs from their previous efforts is Keith Buckley's improved vocal work (more often than not, you can actually understand what he's saying but not at the expense of his unique scream) including of the phasing in of some more clean vocals ala "Ebolarama" and "I've Been Gone A Long Time" from "Hot Damn!," and the noticably different style of guitar riffs than that of previous efforts(see "Champing At The Bit"--which features a guest performance from Daryl Palumbo of Glassjaw/Head Automatica fame) including much more of a southern rock n' roll influence. That's not to say that ETID threw out everything we know about them, far from it in fact as tracks such as "Gloom And How It Gets That Way," "L'Astronaut," and "Tusk And Temper" would have fit nicely on any of their previous releases.

Where ETID really made advances in their sound was their newly found ability to formulate and actually structure a song. ETID no longer simply throws riffs together for the sake of throwing them together, there's actually a method to their sarcastic madness which is a constant through the entire album. Tracks like "Easy Tiger," "Apocalypse Now And Then," "Kill The Music(complete with a guest appearance from Gerard Way of the now larger than life My Chemical Romance)," and most especially "The New Black(probably the closest thing to a rock n' roll song you'll ever hear ETID write)" find ETID treading entirely new water. If you liked ETID's use of the cowbell(which appears more than once this time around) in "I've Been Gone A Long Time" and the general feel of that single track on "Hot Damn!," you'll probably love this album. The awesome thing about "Gutter Phenomonen" is even though their sound has entirely evolved, you can still listen to this and know this is ETID because not only does it contain Keith Buckley's devious and satirical lyrical content, but the same amount of energy and attitude as their previous efforts and any time a band can take the basic fundamentals of their sound and create something entirely different with it as they write each album is something you have to respect.

This easily one of the top 5 metal/hardcore releases of the year and definetly a worthy purchase. Highlight tracks include "Kill The Music," "Easy Tiger, "The New Black," and "Champing At The Bit."

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very unique, August 23, 2005

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Matt Daigle "Pantera\m/" (Auburn, ME United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gutter Phenomenon (Audio CD)

Every Time I Die is one of those bands that come along and just amaze you upon first listen. The first CD I heard by them, Hot Damn!, was excellent, because I felt it broke all the boundries in their genre of music. They mixed heavy hardcore-like rhythem guitar with southern rock kind of lead riffs. And the singing wasn't necessarily all high pitched screaming, but more of a gruff yell.. Not something along the lines of Converge or Dillinger Escape Plan, where they just scream incoherently so you can't understand a single word they're uttering. Gutter Phenonmenon is much more intricate and catchy then Hot Damn!

I'm not going to rate the songs, but simply describe them and what's good about them.

1. Apocalypse Now And Then - From the opening riff, this song gives you a perfect idea of what the rest of the CD is going to be like. Keith's vocals are much, MUCH better and the song isn't just mishmashed riffs and fast drums. It's actually organized very well. I love in the middle, when the bass and Keith's vocals are the only things in the song.

2. Kill The Music - Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance guest stars in this song, and I must say, I didn't exactly know what to think of this at first, but after I heard it, I was actually quite impressed. The song is constructed very well, and very much exceeded my expectations. One thing I love about the new Every Time I Die is that Keith can change his vocals from yelling to normal very quickly. It's very impressive.

3. Bored Stiff - This was the first song I heard off of the CD. Very fast, very heavy, and probably about as close to Hot Damn! as you'll get. There's a SICK breakdown at the end, where Keith continously yells over and over and the guitars and drums just pummel you through the speakers.

4. Easy Tiger - Compared to Bored Stiff, this song is a little slower. Keyword: a little. It's still very fast, and has some very interesting, unique riffs. I love how right near the end of the song, a breakdown just comes out of nowhere, but it's not your average deep, one chord palm muted breakdown. It's enough to keep your head banging, but it's not the kind that bands such as say, Throwdown or Unearth do.

5. Tusk And Temper - It seems as the CD goes on, the songs get more "southern rock" like. Just in terms of their riffs. They seem to be less heavy orientated in a few of the songs, and focus more on the intricacy of the song. I don't really listen to this song all that much, since I see it inferior compared to most of the other tracks, but still, it is very good.

6. The New Black - I was literally, SHOCKED, when I first heard this song. It doesn't really sound like anything Every Time I Die has done. It's very bluesy and rockish. Don't let that turn you away from the song though. You have to hear for yourself how the song is put together. It starts off with a beer can being opened and it keeps up a very 70's rockish kind of sound

7. Champing At The Bit - This song has the singer of Glassjaw guest starring in it. I've never been that big of a fan of Glassjaw and perhaps that's what makes me not like this song as much. I don't see anything that special about it. I'm not one of those people who gets annoyed by repetitious riffs, but this song seems to sound a lot like Easy Tiger or Tusk And Temper.

8. Gloom And How It Gets That Way - Like Bored Stiff, this song is very reminiscent of Hot Damn!, since it is very short, to the point, and has very fast and brutal guitars. It reminds me a lot of Off Broadway from Hot Damn.

9. Guitarred And Feathered - I believe this was the second song I heard off of this CD. Much longer then your average Every Time I Die song. That was the first thing I noticed. This is one of my favorite songs off of the CD, mainly because of the rapid tempo changes. The song keeps a normal, average tempo throughout most of the song, and right at the end, it just immediatly changes and gets very heavy. Also, the guitars are a lot better, since they use harmonics in this song.

10. L'astronaut - I didn't really like this song all that much, even upon repeated listenings. I thought the song got better near the end, when Keith's vocals go clean. What I like a lot about Every Time I Die is the lyrics are as ambigious as you can get.

11. Pretty Dirty - I was expecting a crazy ending to the CD, and that's exactly what ETID delivered. A very nice heavy track, with a SICK breakdown at the end. I like the little lion roar at the end of the CD.

Overall, this is one of those CD's that will stand out for 2005. I don't think that there have been too many standout or impressive CD releases this year (besides Mesmerize by System Of A Down), but this one, I think, takes the cake so far as my favorite 2005 release.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bring on the Southern Rock!, August 30, 2005

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Ramptor "(8:] X" (New Jersey USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gutter Phenomenon (Audio CD)

Every Time I Die's new album is a lot different than their past releases, which is a good thing. I love their other stuff, but this album mixes their trademark chaos/noise with some southern rock sensibilities....look for guest appearances from gerard from my chemical romance and daryl from glassjaw.