Customer Reviews

Immortal Verses

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I admit, I like the album. But I can't shake the feeling that I'm listening to some sort of linkin park early demo. That is my first impression.

They lost their lead guitarist, and maybe because I know that, I think the guitar work is lacking on this album. Everything else is pretty good.

Don't compare this to their first album, but on its own, it does well.

When I bought In Due Time a couple of years ago, I couldn't wait to hear more music after playing the CD over and over again. There were just so many catchy guitar rhythms and the lyrics fit so well with the style that Submersed plays. When I heard of the second CD being released, I had thought that they might have changed their sound. It was apparent that they not only kept a similar sound that we all love from them, but they got even better as a band.
Submersed's second CD Immortal Versus tops their previous release In Due Time. The melodies, and lyrics are better and the songs are very powerful and at the same time are just awesome to listen to. Trust me, you will find yourself playing this record over and over again once you buy it. Any Submersed fans out there need to buy this record and for people who are thinking about giving them a try, don't hesitate, this is a record everyone should enjoy.
There are a few tracks that stand out such as Over Now, Rewind, Better Think Again. However every track is great. A+ for sure and I am betting these guys will get even better as time goes on.

Submersed are an awesome band, and this album is even better than their previous offering. Highly recommended if you are a fan of bands like Breaking Benjamin, Alter Bridge, Taproot, Evans Blue, Dark New Day (as I am). Great vocals, pounding drums and face-melting guitar licks. I would kill for this to show up in Rock Band.

I bought "Immortal Verses" with high expectations...after listening for a while, I had to do some research on the web, because it sounds like a completely different band. Gone are the MANLY vocals of "Due Time"...gone is the NARLY lead guitar of "Due Time"(granted, their lead guitarist quit)...gone is the powerful studio mix(everything is way subdued)--I have to turn my stereo twice as high on "Imm. Vers." to get the same effect as "Due Time"...I really hope the band comes back around to their original sound...that's what set them apart! Now they sound like they're playing to a bunch of junior high girls(same mistake Nickelbak made)! I can't believe the rave reviews this new album is getting! Hello Somebody!!!

I was completely amped for the release of this album. Submersed is a great band. (Deep down, they just need to find themselves again.) In Due Time, their debut album, is definitely among my most frequently played CDs.

When I recieved this, I must admit I was extremely let down. It's hard to differentiate between the tracks because most of them sound very similar, the vast majority of the tracks are slow and some have very unattractive tunes, and the lyric quality is much lower than what I've come to expect.

Donald Carpenter doesn't exibit nearly as much of his vocal talent as in the first album, but the instrumental music is just as solid as ever, despite the loss of the original lead guitarist.

If you like slow, mellow rock music, this might be for you. If you want the hard-hitting experience that In Due Time provided, you should look elsewhere.

A few tracks that stand out, or that I prefer, are:

#1 - Better Think Again - The first single. I wasn't fond of this one upon first hearing it, but it has definitely grown on me. 9/10

#4 - Over Now - Best song on the album, if you don't want to buy the entire album, I'd suggest downloading this one. (Legally, of course.)10/10

#8 - Sarah & Johnny - Interesting lyrically, and overall a solid tune. 8/10

#10 - Wonder - Bit repetetive, but also a good track. 8/10

#11 - Rewind - Another good-but-not-great song. Catchy though. 8/10

#12 - Answers - It's a semi-slow song, but it packs a punch, and is also very catchy. 9/10

Overall: I would call it a minor sophomore slump. A good attempt, but it doesn't compare to In Due Time. Then again, few bands can match their first album with their second.

If you are a fan, I'd say pick this one up. If you're new to Submersed, buy In Due Time first.

Album Rating: 7.5 /10

I don't know when it became trendy to say that any band with electric guitars sounds like "Linkin Park" or "Nickelback", but I can say that with this band it's not the case. Submersed has managed to develop its own style among other rock bands out there, mainly with the combo of Donald Carpenter's dynamic vocals and the catchy guitar riffs. When Submersed released "In Due Time", it was a pretty good album, but a lot of the "aw" was due to the new sound. In most cases, the sophomore albums for bands like Submersed don't live up to the first since, well, bands have their whole lives to write songs for that first album, and only a few months for that second one. This is one of those rare instances when a band is able to mature and surpass its first effort.

First off I have to disagree with everyone who says this album is a lot like their first album, In Due Time. It's really not. If you were to listen to the 2 albums back to back you would immediately notice a vast difference in the production and orchestration. I nearly thought it was a different band. The first album focused it's sound around the instruments, giving it a heavier rock sound. This album focuses much more on the vocals which makes it sound generally softer than their previous album.

Now this in no way makes this a bad album, just different. All the elements are still there they are just heard differently. Adding to this it almost sounds like there is a new vocalist on this album, although there isn't. The overall tone of this album is more mainstream than their previous album.

Now for new Submersed fans it really is a great album in and of itself. Plenty of catchy tunes, lots of good hooks. For returning Submersed fans, be prepared for a difference.

Did you enjoy the first cd? Well this cd blows the last out of the water! The cd has some real catchy ballads and some down right sick guitar licks!!!! Check out "At First Sight" and "Over Now" This is another cd that will be played straight through over and over again. This is an amazing piece of work. A+

As an admirer of hard alternative rock, I found Submersed a very impressive rock band. Despite their breakup, I can still enjoy listening to their songs on Immortal Verses. I can easily listen to the singles, "Better Think Again" and "Price of Fame," all day. The other songs are also worth mentioning. "I Feel The Change" is almost ethereal with its brilliant guitar riffs. "Life Without You" has a catchy intro, meaningful lyrics, and some amazing vocals by Donald Carpenter. "We All Make Mistakes" is one of the lighter songs on this CD, and it has a very heavenly touch to it. "Sarah & Johnny" tell two stories of two particular people. What the future holds for them can only be shown in the lyrics. "Wonder," "At First Sight," "Rewind" are all so good, while the closer called "Answers" makes for a satisfying conclusion to Immortal Verses.

To me, this is the perfect alternative to all the other rock music of today. MGMT, The Killers, Bush, and Kings of Leon aren't for me, but Submersed, Mad at Gravity, Sevendust, and Staind are.

One track skips really bad and the condition is supposed to be new. Other tracks and all fine and of good quality though.