Habeas Corpus

The Living Things | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 17, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Jive
• ASIN: B001P4OACO
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,605 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Brass Knuckles

2. Mercedes Marxist

3. Let It Rain

4. Oxygen

5. Cost Of Living

6. Island In Your Heart

7. Snake Oil Man

8. Post Millennium Extinction Blues

9. Dirty Bombs

10. Shake Your Shimmy

11. The Kingdom Will Fall

Editorial Reviews

2009 sophomore album from the American Alternative quartet. St. Louis-born brothers Lillian, Eve and Bosh Berlin have been working diligently for nearly two years on this sophomore album, which can be described as an extension and evolution of their 2005 debut Ahead Of The Lions, which featured the explosive first single 'Bom Bom Bom.' The first album's critical acclaim and the band's consistently electrifying live shows have set the stage for a breakthrough moment. Living Things unique story (mother was a white anarchist activist who once tried to join the Black Panthers, father was a carpet salesman who did time for trafficking in stolen goods) and their striking visual image set them apart from their peers. Habeas Corpus, spearheaded by the delirious lead off single 'Let It Rain,' is busting into the world's consciousness fully realized in every way, one of the first truly significant album releases of 2009.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid new album, March 24, 2009

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Allister Fiend (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Habeas Corpus (Audio CD)

I first came across Living Things when they were on tour opening for the Brides of Destruction at a dumpy club in Baltimore MD. There was something about the LT's that resonated with me,so I tracked down their debut LP which is pretty good. The new one, "Habeas Corpus" is even better.

I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. The bottom line here is that the album is packed with catchy, simple songs that will grab your attention the 1st time through. There really isn't a bad song in the bunch.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Living Things, Finding Their Groove., March 7, 2009

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Bobby R. Steele - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Habeas Corpus (Audio CD)

I have been anticipating the release of the new CD from Living Things for a couple of months now. When I stubled on their first CD, it was by mistake. The old days of spending a day in a privately owned record store and just listening to anything you want seem to be long gone, in my part of the states anyway. It was a great way to find new music. Now music video channels do not play videos, and the radio is just a waste of electricity. Ok, with all that being said their first CD was good, but it wasn't great. They we're still finding themselves musically. Politically and as a rock and roll band I believe they have never faltered, but some of the tracks on the first CD seemed to grow tired to me. With "Habeas Corpus" this Rock and Roll Funk band has a fluidity through the entire CD. The production sounds more solid, the riffs are easier to hear, and the message is very clear. I have always loved Rock and Roll with a Conscious, but these guys make me want to dance while protesting. They rock on the side of Buckcherry, but with a heavier drum sound, It's like Eric Carr has returned in their drummer's body. Buy this CD, make your friends buy this CD, word of mouth is still the best way for a great band to make a good living. Also hoping that their management will hook them up with someone great to tour with this summer and through the Winter. Get Inspired with "Living Things" latest release "Habeas Corpus" and have a great 2009!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great album, April 23, 2010

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This review is from: Habeas Corpus (Audio CD)

I've loved this album. I listen to it at least once a month, usually to get through a tough afternoon at work. I wish they had more albums out.