With Roots Above and Branches Below [Limited Edition]

The Devil Wears Prada | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 5, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Limited Edition
• Label: Ferret
• ASIN: B001W9SYT2
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,699 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Sassafras

2. I Hate Buffering

3. Assistant To The Regional Manager

4. Dez Moines

5. Big Wiggly Style

6. Danger: Wildman

7. Ben Has A Kid

8. Wapakalypse

9. Gimme Half

10. Louder Than Thunder

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. DVD

Editorial Reviews

Limited two disc (CD/DVD) edition of this 2009 relase includes a bonus DVD that contains a 'behind the scenes' look at the making of the album. The music on this release is possessed of equal parts slithering Metal riffage meshed with plush Rock passages, peppered with a barrage of Synth sounds and harsh to melodic vocals. Their attack is complicated further with unexpected twists and turns in composition, larger melodies, and a more focused aggression. Alternative Press touted this release as one of the most anticipated of 2009.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Album, September 9, 2010

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Chunky Drummer - See all my reviews

This review is from: With Roots Above And Branches Below (Standard Edition) (MP3 Download)

I first started listening to these guys after I saw them live with Killswitch Engage. I have to say at first I was kind of thrown off with their style. It was a little to brutal for me. I'm in to heavy stuff but, it was just too much I guess. Anyways I kept on listening and this album grew on me so much. An ENTIRE album that I used to think "meh", I now have 100% respect for. Everything from beginning to end.

As a drummer I have infinite respect for the musicianship in this band. They are all incredible with their instruments. I can't say much more except go get yourself a copy. My opinion, this is their best work. Ben Has a Kid = the song that got me hooked. Sassafras, Assistant to the Regional Manager, I Hate Buffering are all AMAZING as well. As far as lyrics go they are obviously very religious. But don't let that push you away. At first I didn't like bands that were labeled "Christian". But I think most Christian metal bands deliver a message that can appeal to a wide range of people/religions. And not all of their songs are about religion. Take "I Hate Buffering". Well I'll let you look up the lyrics. But he basically talks about how so many bands don't have a message, they just want to get rich and write songs that don't mean anything. Anyway, check these guys out, you won't regret it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Christian Metal rises to a higher level!, April 19, 2010

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Rey Diaz (Montgomery, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: With Roots Above And Branches Below (Standard Edition) (MP3 Download)

This band has gone from good to great! The album Plagues was an amazing album with the hit single "Hey John, What's Your Name Again? Even the other songs that are not singles are amazing. Mike uses low growls and high pitched shrieks and Jeremy really goes all out with his amazing melodic vocals. The guitars are really getting a lot better and coming up with catchy riffs and breakdowns! I'd say the only disappoinment that I would say is its better to listen to them in the studio than live. I highly reccomend these songs

Sassafras
Big Wiggly Style
Danger: Wildman
Wapakalypse
Dez Moines
Louder Than Thunder (Its not metal but its still good)

.......if your a fan ull love this album :)

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Instrumentation, Logical Progression from Plagues, November 24, 2009

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Nathan Proctor "Nate" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: With Roots Above and Branches Below (Audio CD)

With Roots Above and Brachnes Below by The Devil Wears Prada is a logical step from their previous release "Plagues." The music isn't groundbreaking in it's differences, but the band definately explore some new territory. One song in particular has no screaming and is almost experimental sounding. The guitars really stand out on this one.

The Devil Wears Prada as a band do a lot of things well on this album. As they state in the bonus footage on the DVD this CD, it takes the instrumenation to a more technical place and goes a little bit away from the noisiness of Plagues. The drumming is almost mechanical, and the hooks in the guitar are incredible on songs like "Assistant to the Regional Manager" and "Gimme Half." Some of these songs I could play over and over because of the incredible musicianship.

I do feel they got away from the hookiness a little bit in the vocals, but the breakdowns and pummeling riffs on guitar and drums make this still a great album. Overall, if you liked "Plagues" this CD should be owned.