Purgatory Dance Party

Polkadot Cadaver | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 27, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rotten Records
• ASIN: B000XCZC12
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127,312 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The originality continues through the ashes of DFD, November 27, 2007

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Herbert West (The Rabbit Hole) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Purgatory Dance Party (Audio CD)

Ok, this review is a little biased as I am a long-time Dog Fashion Disco fan. In January 2007 DFD called it a day after 6 wonderful albums, climaxing with the amazing Adultery. I knew of Polkadot Cadaver immediately and was eagerly waiting to hear new material. The band consists of DFD original members, vocalist Todd Smith and drummer John Ensminger, along with guitarist Jasan Stepp who joined in late 2004. Lets be honest: This IS Dog Fashion Disco part II and that's a GREAT thing. DFD was one of the most original and talented bands in the eclectic rock/metal genre. Polkadot Cadaver does literally pick up where DFD left off. The stream-of-consciousness lyrics, the insane time signature and musical style changes, they are all present. Purgatory Dance Party is an amazing blend of pop/rock/metal/jazz/dance fury. There is even some electronic drums this time around that adds to the dancy feel of some songs There are lush acoustic songs (Chloroform Girl/Haunted Holiday) and quirky jazz/polka tunes (Wolf In Jesus Skin). I cannot say enough great things about this record. The DFD boys have done it again. This is one of the most original albums of the year and is a must have for fans of DFD...obviously. To everyone else still unaware of how great this group of musicians is then check them out. DFD called it a day because they never got the label support or attention they deserved after all those years of constant touring, yet they are still here in a different form making exciting new music that is equally dark as it is humorous and fun. Get this record NOW! Nuff said.

By the way, there is like 20+ mins of SATAN at the end of the record. You'll see. :P

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Catchy, ambitious, talented, what more do you want?, February 28, 2009

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Mike Sheehan (NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Purgatory Dance Party (Audio CD)

This album is simply incredible. There's no throwaway tracks and there is lots of variety. "Purgatory Dance Party" is better than any DFD album, and to fans of that band, that's saying a lot. After listening to the incredible "Bring Me the Head of Andy Warhol," I was in disbelief. That is a rare contender to one of my favorite songs of all time. Few tracks come to mind when people ask me my favorite song, but that is one that would come up. I'm anticipating another album from Polkadot Cadaver more than 90% of the bands I listen to. If you've stumbled upon this review from some random place, I don't think you'll appreciate this as much as say, a Dog Fashion Disco fan. But if you are a fan of Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Mr. Bungle, Idiot Flesh and other original music this is made for you.

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this now!!!, March 12, 2011

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M. Aldrich - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Purgatory Dance Party (Audio CD)

Just got this in the mail yesterday and this is easily one of the most impressive CD's I've heard in a long, long time. The reviews here pretty much cover everything that needs to be said about this brilliant CD. If only there were more bands of this caliber, the world would be a much better place. It's pretty funny that Itunes imported this as "Religious" in the genre category. This band deserves your support.