Customer Reviews

In Vogue

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4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Before reviewing this album I was stuck between one of two different possible ratings. There was five stars, and then there was one. Both ratings are feasable, and if you are looking for a solid review, every single on posted here is accurate.

Drop Dead, Gorgeous are recycled hash, and just about the most intense thing I've ever heard at the same time. Frankly, the more broadened your music base is, the more you'll enjoy this band. Although originality is always a factor at this day in age, being able to toss in a CD with some of the most rivetting (although repetative) breakdowns just feels right. I've been consistently enjoying this album for months on end, not because it speaks to me or any of that nonsense, but because it's blatantly amazing in its own way. The scream has to be one of my favourites throughout the genre (so I suppose you can disregard the "constipated baby" comment).

Each track has only a tinge of differentiation between the next, although every time you hear a breakdown in one of the tracks, you'll be able to depict the difference no matter how generic they appear to one another.

My personal favourite tracks (top 3, in order from best to worst) are as follows:

-Well, I never
-Marietta
-In Vogue

The top two can be switched depending on my mood.

All in all? If you like tons of types of music, and there comes a day when there's just nothing with enough energy that's really doing you any good, throw in "In Vogue" by Drop Dead, Gorgeous and just enjoy the bloody CD.

Ok so I really enjoyed the songs of theirs that I heard on myspace, but when I bought the cd it turns out that those are really the only songs that I like. Most of the other songs just kind of blend in, it's kind of like they used the same formula for every song. Part of that can be blamed on the fact that they use those really high clashing notes in 10 out of the 11 songs if I counted correctly. Guys, those notes sound cool when used in moderation, but seriously, every song? It makes all of the riffs sound the same. The keyboards are cool though, I will admit that. Also, for some reason it bothers me that some of the songs clock in at no longer than 2 minutes, it makes them seem like random parts thrown together rather than songs with actual structure. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure these guys are cool dudes and I know they put on a good live show, I just think that what this cd needed in order to be strong is distinguishable songs rather just a mesh of high notes and open palm muted chords.

Love this CD. You can play it all the way through, but I'd recommend fast-forwarding after the last song because there is another song hidden.

Can't really say the band is innovative but if you like hardcore/screamo/whatevercore pick this up. Keyboards are taking over the scene and you'll find a lot of bands going this route.

I listened to only a couple of GDD's songs on the internet, and I thought they were amazing. I had to have the cd right away, so I ordered it, and haven't stop listening to it since I got it. Great screaming, and instrument parts are very well mixed. I recommend cranking up the bass to get the feel of all the raging double bass drum.

I found out about 'Drop Dead, Gorgous' from one of my friends on myspace. The song of theirs called "Daniel, wheres the boat?" was her current song at the time, and it sounded strangly interesting to me.
No one might even understand this but me, but the singer sounded to me like a little kid who was sincerly angry, and screamed like a baby crying its head off. Regardless of how comical that might sound, it didnt totally turn me off. Something about it just made me interested. Another thing that it reminded me of is that for some strange reason i kept thinking it sounded like it belonged on some anime movie soundtrack or something.

Anyways...i found out theres some decent piano playing in segments of some of the songs.
I think that what finally hooked me in a way, to want to take the risk and buy the cd. I liked how they use piano sound becouse it gives their sound a little bit of depth.

The guitar riffs have some meloncholic/tragic sound to them, in some of the songs. i could describe it as a sound that has some'dark despair',without sounding too dramatic. But its nothing complex or vastly deep. Those sounding guitar riffs are brief and repetative, but i bring it up becouse they sorta hit a chord with me, emotionally, and i didnt expect that. But that was VERY SLIGHT.

Besides being kinda impressed with that, when i heard the first song "Dressed For Friend Requests"...when the lead singer sings the lyrics....
"...We're going nowhere fast" ...
That part gave me genuine chills, it actually had a bit of a power to it that gave me an emotional response. Nothing major, but i was like "...gosh"

It wasnt bad. And one thing i liked about most of the songs is that they are short. Its easier for me to listen to this kinda music when its about 2 minutes or so, a song.

So i enjoyed this cd...and considering its their first full length album, i think they did a decent job. I liked it, for real.

A lot of bands have potential, like these kinds. But i hope perhaps they do great things in the future.

Next time ,i would like to hear more complex and deeper piano arrangments.
And more genuine dark despret emotions conveyed in the singers choruses and also the guitar work. If they can make a handfull of very memorable songs, that would be just great.

This is one of the rare times i go and get a album like this, and take a risk with my hard earned money....but i actually like this album, "In Vogue", so it was money well spent. Though its nothing life changing lol, Im real glad i bought this album.

Literally, there isn't much more to say about it. Although, yes, these guys are a big part of the "Fashioncore" scene that is very highlited these days, they are still amazing.
Standout Tracks (No particular order) -
3. E.R.
5. Knife Vs. Face Round 1.
6. Marietta
8. Fashion Your Seatbelts
10. Daniel, Wheres The Boat?
GOLDEN.!

good cd, i reallly like the keyboard elements in it, sometimes the songs will break down into just the keyboardist playing and some slow singing, but mostly this is good screamo/hardcore. although the music isn't too original (nothing is these days tho) these guys definitely know how to play music and play it right. they're really young too, so they will be around for a while. the reason i only gave it a 4 was b/c the album still has room for growth, its really good but they will get better as time goes on.

If you are a fan of this genre of music, i dont see how you wouldnt like this cd. They reminded me of a heavier Underoath with more screaming, and add lots of Piano.
Theres a lot of songs that go into some really good breakdowns, with piano mixed in, which is pretty unique, and it makes for a very cool sound.
While, i know its cool to come here and write scathing reviews of music, filled with pretentious comments, i will shoot straight, thats my review.
I could see if someone was reviewing this that doesnt like any sort of Metalcore/screamo type of stuff, but these days its cool to only like bands that so something completely different, or who already are scene approved. Whats that 13 year old boy with the 18 Visions hair? You like Converge? Sure you do.
Pretty soon its going to get to the point where everyone is listening to a monkey bang marracas on a keyboard while someone is playing acoustic guitar with their feet, as long as nobody else has ever heard of them, so people can ask you about the band shirt you are wearing in your new myspace picture.
Get over it.
But yeah, aside from the rant, Good album.

so this is probably some of the least original music i have ever heard. the main vocalist sounds like a constipated baby, and every song consists of drop D breakdowns, a plethora of sour notes, and typical repetitive pinch harmony based guitar riffs...the only reason im giving this a 2 is because their are some plentiful keyboard segments (the guys good at piano) and he has a relatively nice voice.

okay. so basically this cd is the best! these boys are the nicest boys you'll ever meet. and to top it all off, their music is absolutly awesome to the max! i love kyle, danny stills, aaron rothe, danny, and jake! i love u boys and congrats!