Death By Stereo - Death for Life: Review for Life
Death By StereoDeath For Life
Epitaph
Previously Death By Stereo has been flying under the mainstream radar due to their melting pot sound. And as much as it pains me to say it, Death for Life is clearly aimed more at major labels and mass exposure than the previously released Day of the Death and Into the Valley of Death. The band spent much more time making this album, and long-time fans will appreciate this. Tracks such as “This Curse of Days” and “W.W.J.D?” are exactly what metal-punk fan boys are looking for from this release. Where the album seems to be aimed to a more mass audience is on the track “Forever and A Day” which is a Staind and/or Creed influenced power ballad that will obviously become a single and shock longtime fans. The band also clearly made a conscious effort to become heavier on tracks such as “Don’t Piss on My Neck and Tell Me It’s Raining.” This album sends such mixed signals it’s hard to tell whether the band has matured or not. After the initial listen and a look back to Into the Valley the band hasn’t stepped forward or back, they’re stuck in mud.
posted by Chris Reeves @ 9:04 PM
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