We Sing of Only Blood or Love

Dax Riggs

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 21, 2007)
• Original Release Date: August 20, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Fat Possum
• ASIN: B000S0H1MM
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #90,143 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Visceral indie rock duo Deadboy & the Elephantmen began as a solo project for singer/guitar player and ex-Agents of Oblivion /Acid Bath member Dax Riggs in 2000. He spent several years playing with a rotating cast of local characters before taking it solo. We Sing Only of Blood or Love is a raw and honest example of Dax's sheer talent and ferocious voice.

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good album but............, January 23, 2008

By	Jenk "em" (Southern U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

the songs are too brief. He has undeniable talent as a lyricist and singer. My main problem with dax is that he cannot let the music breathe. The songs are too short. While there are some gems on here, I just can't help but feel a little put off that it's just over half an hour in length. The good songs are like little flashes that burn out too quick. I've seen him live multiple times, the live show is the same, fantastic but just too short. If I'm paying $15 for your cd or tickets to your show, I want to be rocked! And rocked for a while.

Don't get me wrong this is a great cd. I'll continue to support dax and go see him live. But if your cd's are going to be e.p. length then I'd like to be charged e.p. prices.

4.0 out of 5 stars Dax Riggs, May 6, 2009

By	LcS (Australia) - See all my reviews

A promising if slighlty flawed, fully fledged debut "solo" album from wondering dark soul Dax Riggs. Unfortunately for Dax even with more exposure outside the underground metal scene which he made his name, he almost seems destined to fly under the radar.

'We sing of only Blood or Love' is the fourth official, post-Acid Bath album Dax has released, following 2000's underrated, dark & swampy, 70's inspired rock gem 'Agents of Oblivion' and two albums under the 'Deadboy and the Elephantmen' moniker.

His last album 'We Are the Night Sky' marked a change in direction as the second, though only loosely linked 'Deadboy and the Elephantmen' album. He stripped the band down to a boy/girl guitar & drum duo ala The White Stripes and Black Keys. The album was one of the most positively received in his career but unfortunatly it was his weakest and only genuinely dissappointing effort he had released. The album was by no means a total failure though it lacked consistency and the songs were simplistic and lacked punch and variety.

Thankfully with that experiment out of the way Dax returns with a short and punchy album filled with trademark, dark accoustic numbers and bluesy rock gems. Dax has effectively cut the fat on this album and reintroduced a strong backing band of musicians to tear through the album's varied cuts. This means the album as a whole seems a little short, however, the quality is much stronger then the previous album and the production and musicianship is a much needed step-up.

Dax is at his best on this album when he lets loose and rocks out displaying his unique, soulful vocals and impressive range. No tracks reach the three minute mark which disappoints on several songs that display great potential and end far too quickly. Dax's vocals are superb throughout, though I feel that some greater variety in his tired, predictable lyrical themes of death, destruction and despair would be a refreshing change despite the fact that his lyrics are very well written and even poetic in places.

There are some forgettable cuts but the album succeeds more often then it falls flat. Strong cuts include the energetic, blues rock gem 'Radiation Blues', the swirling 'A Spinning Song', the warbly rocker 'Truth In the Dark', the punchy 'Forgot I was Alive', dynamic 'Ghost Movement' and the incredibly catchy and far too brief 'Scarlet of Heaven Nor Hell'. Dax's incredible vocals carry the album but the swampy, Louisiana fledged dark vibes, bluesy overtones and strong musicianship stand tall as well. A return to form and another fine album from one of rocks darkest souls, most amazing vocalists and sadly undderated figures. Highly recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Daks Riggs, Another Great Works Of Poetry And Music, March 17, 2008

By	B. R. Smith "Cosmo Stargazer" (Louisiana USA) - See all my reviews

What more can I say. He keeps getting more and more creative. The fans love his work and he continues to tour for them. I bought this on record and got a CD with it. Bonus track was on it. I've got the chance to see his solo show and was just blown away once again. Get this on LP as well. Its worth it for the extra material. 15 great songs on this CD. I cant wait to hear what he puts out next. Surfing the web on utube gave me some insight on what's to come. So get ready, it's good.