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4.0 out of 5 stars Rackets and Drapes - Candyland, April 29, 2008

By	Gandhi the Vile (Tulsa, OK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Candyland (Audio CD)

"Candyland" is the first release (1998) from shock rock band Rackets and Drapes. Rackets and Drapes' sound, a combination of industrial, gothic and heavy metal, is heavily influenced by Marilyn Manson, from the ambient, atmospheric sound effects to the vocals that alternate between wailing and screaming. Rackets' "Ball and Chain" is noticeably derivative of Manson's "The Beautiful People". Nevertheless, there is some creativity here.

The rhythm section is what makes this album. The driving keyboard and bass lines, combined with the industrial beats and drums are what give the songs their hooks. "Milk and Cookies" is a standout track.

Rackets and Drapes achieved some notoriety because they were a Christian band. Certainly their lyrics deal with important social and ethical themes, albeit in provocative ways. While some rejected them out of hand because of their sound or appearance, this was a band with something to say.

Laying Christianity and copying of Marilyn Manson aside for a moment, "Candyland" is a solid metal album.

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5.0 out of 5 stars rackets and drapes are great, November 28, 2000

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This review is from: Candyland (Audio CD)

No matter what anyone says, rackets and drapes is an awesome band. Wouldn't someone listening to the song "Kill Your Self" get curious when they heard this(I'm not sure about him saying "too live")..."too live, you must die, never time to take your life." It's all to point someone to God. Believe it or not Rackets and Drapes newest CD even has a sermon on it. So check them out if you aren't too scared by the song titles.

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4.0 out of 5 stars this is kewl, March 18, 1999

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This review is from: Candyland (Audio CD)

This is a very good album and is a must for any christian gothic punk. With solid lyrics and a good mix of sounds it makes for an interesting listening experience. Tthe album could use a bit more in the way of musical diversity but over all you should be very pleased!!:)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Feelings
I'm a big fan of all kinds of music including gothic so naturally I liked this cd because the music on it is pretty good. Read more

Published on April 27, 2005 by D. Schleyer

5.0 out of 5 stars Not following Jesus...???
Ok... just becuz someone designs their website to be different (it's definitly not perverted) doesn't mean they aren't following Jesus. Read more

Published on January 24, 2005 by Davin

5.0 out of 5 stars Not with Christ
Rackets and Drapes have decided not to follow Jesus. Feel free to check out their disgusting website at your own risk: racketsanddrapes.tripod.com.

Published on June 18, 2004 by Tim

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ministry, underrated band, pop culture's confusion
I was introduced to R&D through a friend at Reedley College, he told me all about them as he saw I was into Cradle of Filth and many other bands our society deems evil or... Read more

Published on March 12, 2004 by Christopher Robert Cole

5.0 out of 5 stars Rackets'n Drapes, CandyLand
If you like any kind of christian Rock, Metal, ect..
this is the cd for you I have heard many of they're songs and I tell you if you like gothic metal like I do this is it... Read more

Published on November 15, 2003 by NAthan

5.0 out of 5 stars RACKETS AND DRAPES ROCKS!
THIS WOULD BE THE CHRISTIAN ALTERNATIVE TO MARILYN MANSON, AND OTHER SECULAR GOTH BANDS! NICE CHILLING AND HAUNTING VOCAL DELIVERY FROM KANDY KANE, SHRIEKING KEYZ FROM CHARLOTTE,... Read more

Published on August 29, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Beware! Rackets & drapes, the #1 underground sound
In the years of listening to music on the radio bored
me to death.I got tired of hearing commercial music
during 95. Read more

Published on January 17, 2002 by thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars How can you judge?
Despite what some people may say about how R&D should not be doing the kind of music they are I loved this album. Read more

Published on December 20, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Christian Gothic lives on
Listening to these guys is truly an experience. Now some people may say, "Goth is not Christian" but goth can be a style of music as well as a lifestyle and these guys... Read more

Published on March 22, 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars What is this???
What is a Christian Goth? So your saying that one can be apart of something evil,but then thats ok because your a Christian? I don think so. Read more

Published on January 29, 2001 by howitzer

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