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5.0 out of 5 stars
The Return of CKY, May 21, 2009
Last year, no one was certain about what the future held for CKY. The Alliance was left with questions unanswered and were completely shut out from the rest of the band while the band themselves stayed quiet, also unsure about what was in store. It was a grim time for CKY and their fans but in the end, the band reignited the spark that held them together for so many years and all their passion and dedication once again flourished. With their enthusiasm renewed, the band channeled all their energy and talent into a work they had previously started on but had abandoned due to their feud...their fourth studio album titled Carver City.
CKY have always been big horror fans and this interest has shown in all of their records but none so much as this one. The album's theme focuses on a deceptive seaside city that draws in tourists from all over, with the pretension that its a lovely, family friendly resort town but in reality it is anything but that. Welcome to Carver City, a place where one wouldn't be surprised to find a dead body under a boardwalk, stumble upon a deceased fisherman's bones which may trigger a curse if disturbed, or see a battalion of hellions wage war. The songs simply don't just tell stories, as every song is composed of meaningful, well-written lyrics that only Deron Miller could write up. His writing will keep you thinking, observing, and wondering long after you've heard the song. As a writer myself, this is one of the best aspects of Carver City to me.
The music of Carver City is a definite progression when you compare back to their early days looking at the gritty, raw sound of Volume 1 or the riff-heavy An Answer Can Be Found. Some say CKY has changed their sound since then and are no longer the same band, but I don't agree with that statement in the slightest. They haven't changed their sound at all, they've simply expanded it, raising it to a whole new level which Carver City clearly shows. This album caters to everyone's music taste, no matter what your preferences are you will find something you like on here. From A#1 Roller Rager's poppy sounds to Old Carver's Bones raw, ear-splitting chaos and the mellow, somber tune of Era of an End, there's something for every music fan whether they're into rock or not. Just like the lyrics, there's so much more to look for too due to Chad Ginsburg's superb mixing. Insane riffs, clear, vibrant solos, synths, deep basslines, and fantastic drumming, whatever you're looking to hear on this album I guarantee you you'll find it, this has everything you could ask for on such a diverse track list.
Ultimately, this record is perfect for the return of CKY. For a band that has been around as long as they have, I could expect nothing less from them. The talent and potential these guys possess tell me they are far from finished and will only continue to succeed in this industry. Carver City is a must if you are a fan of this band or if you just enjoy good rock music. You will not be disappointed.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A change in scenery can make a world of a difference, May 19, 2009
Carver City is the first release for CKY under Roadrunner Records and is a great offering to start the band's term with the label. And it's also a great start to their "reunion" after being apart for some time for personal reasons. The music is refreshing (more on this later) and the last release on Island Records, An Answer Can Be Found, just seemed a little out of character for the band. A change in scenery can make a world of a difference.
So what or where is Carver City exactly? It's a fictional New Jersey town the band came up with as a theme for the album, a seaside town that represents inspirations of childhood nostalgia and memories. One such inspiration derives from a Deron Miller family getaway which becomes "The Boardwalk Body." It's an intriguing theme considering the songs derive from actual events.
The band seemed to have lost that skater rock, disdainful style they had (they were once on the Warped Tour and were then kicked off in true CKY fashion, mind you), and their third release, An Answer Can Be Found, is a testament to that. There was just something off about that album. The passion and poise weren't there. It was a solid effort but not what the band's following was probably looking for. But CKY have resurged with grandiosity for their fourth release, a follow-up which shatters all expectations.
Once an artist changes style or heads in another direction, it's not common to see a return to old form, but CKY defies this logic. "Hellions On Parade" is the third part in the Hellview theme, preceded by "96 Quite Bitter Beings" and "Escape From Hellview." Not bad company, eh? It's also the first single, the first track, and the first sign of a triumphant return. Following suit, "Rats In The Infirmary" is another song reminiscent of Volume 1 with dark, perhaps even industrial tones. Further, "Imaginary Threats" and "A#1 Roller Rager" have the fuzzy, little riffs and melody found abundant in Infiltrate-Destroy-Rebuild.
Carver City is everything CKY has come to be, and it's a breath of fresh air... and a relief!
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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What an AMAZING BAND with a new AMAZING ALBUM!!, July 2, 2009
CKY is amazing! This album is great, well written, well produced. CKY continues to throw out that unique sound we love them for!!
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