Released: May 13, 2009
Genre: Pop, Metalcore
Label: Universal
Number Of Tracks: 13
"Metal" mixed with "Pop" is what this is all about. You can't say that some tunes is bad.
Dead By April
Reviewed by:
ljhrocks, on april 29, 2010 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: To say the least, I find the sound to be quite refreshing. It is a nice break from your typical metal music. While I see a lot of people saying that it feels as though they have just thrown some songs onto an album, I don't agree. Don't get me wrong, I can see why some would think that, but I personally find this album highly addictive with few flaws. Something I do like about this album is that I didn't once find myself thinking "I wish he would sing more" or "this could do with a bit more screaming", it was a great mix and the band pull off screaming and none screaming very well, to the point that if one of the two is not present, I don't actually miss it. This is a band that should definatley be checked out and a note for all those people who find that their partners ahve a bad music taste, this album got my girlfriend into screaming and now listens to much more real music rather than just techno and other things that make most normal people's skin crawl. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: Lyrically, they are really good, but not amazing. That being said, English is the band's second language so with that in mind, I think they did a really good job. Vocally, I honestly don't know where to start. If you looked at a picture of the singer, you would expect the screaming from him, which he does amazingly, but the singing voice would be a shock to many. I have to admit it was unexpected and he has what I would consider one of the best voices of this generation. His vocals are unique and addictive. The guitarist also has a great voice. For anybody who has not heard much of them but is considering this album, listen to "Angel Of Clarity", "Carry Me" and "Promise Me" as these will give you a good idea at just how good the singer actually is and how flexable he is with his voice. // 8
Impression: It has to be said that the only thing I don't like about this album is that a couple of songs had to grow on be a bit (I Made It and Stronger) but now I love those songs and therefore the whole album is just amazing. I can't stress enough how much I believe that everybody should give this band a chance, even if you don't like metal/screaming, who knows, you may even begin to like it. You can't listen to this album with a closed mind so all of these people who think that ONLY heavy music is good or ONLY soft music is good will probably not like it, but if that is the case you probably only like what you like to fit in with a crowd and this band need to be listened to with an open mind. I personally would never part with this CD, I lent it to my girlfriend to get her into some real music and demanded it back the next day, so this CD has had quite a positive effect on me and I think that t will do the same with a massive amount of people if enough people at least give it a chance. My final comment has to be Buy This Album. // 9
Dead By April
Reviewed by:
i-drink, on may 25, 2009 1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Sound: In February 2007 Jimmie Strimell, at the time vocalist with Gothenburg metal-band Nightrage, felt he needed an outlet for the melodies he was writing, that didn't suit the band. He heard some of the work by Pontus Hjelm and saw a possibility to collaborate. Said and done. Dead By April was born. The first result, 'Lost' and 'Stronger' were posted on the bands new Myspace-site. It was only a matter of a week or two before they hundreds of listens every day. They wrote some more songs and more band members joined.
Dead by April had it's breakthrough when the song "Losing You" was played all over Sweden in a Trailer to Sweden's "Survivor" show. In October 2008 Dead by April became signed by Universal Music.
Now we can start to talk about the album. I'm sorry for my bad English. Dead by April have done more then 20 songs and in this album they just had 12 songs (13 with the extended-version). "Metal" mixed with "Pop" is what this is all about. You can't say that some tunes is bad. Already in Sweden the Dead by April album entered the Swedish sales chart at number two this week, right behind Green Day... // 9
Lyrics and Singing: After you have heard the tunes 3 or 4 times you can start to sing with. It's both "clean" sing and "Screams" and with the music it compliances very good(I don't know if that sentence became right). Sometimes you can feel "Hmm.. This have I heard before", but it still are very good. I will point that some Swedish critics don't have liked the lyrics only cause it's "gamla klyschor".
If you are a little finicky you can also think that the text in the lyrics are bad. // 9
Impression: They have their own style of music with guitar riffs, piano, and keyboard. If you buy the extended-version you also gets an interesting DVD and some extra material. (Ohh shit, now it sounds like I am some sort of ""advertising"" kid who wants you to buy the album. Just because that, I will write some bad things about the album). If you have heard ALL their songs you will became a little disappointed when its only 12 songs and some of the songs that aren't in the album are very good as well.
Hmm... ths best songs...I think "Losing You" is fantastic with a piano intro and a very strong chorus. In second place we have "Stronger" which is a bit more "heavy". "Erased" and "Promise Me" is also very good tunes.
Hope you have enjoyed this review and I apologize for all the bads/wrongs in the text. // 9
This is really an interesting band that I really suggest people to check out. I wouldn't give the album a 9, more like a 7 or possibly an 8, it's a good album but it feels like they haven't really thought it through, it's more like they've made a bunch of songs and thrown 'em all together.
Another thing that makes me dislike them a little bit is that they have canceled both the shows where I was going to see them (Metaltown 2008 and the Sonic Syndicate gig earlier this year), but I've heard they can be quite good live.
This is surely a band to look out for in the future, and if you haven't heard them yet go check 'em out!
I played with them recently in their one off London show(Camden Barfly june 8th). Was first of all suprised by how many people had turned out considering how little exposure they've had in the UK. Secondly, they sound MASSIVE live with all the keys/strings on tracks in the background
I've seen them live twice and I can safely say that they were pure rubbish both times. I was forced to see them as openers to Dark Tranquillity once (only made DT seem even better), and the second time I saw them at Metaltown Festival 2009 just for teh lulz.
No, I'm not a fan of their music either as you can't avoid LUSING YU for shit anymore, I find their song-writing generally bland (yes, I've heard most of the album), the clean vocals are annoying and quite sour live, the screams are average, and a large portion of their fans are obnoxious little twats. So, I dunno what you guys think, but I just want the hype around these hacks to die... fast.
Great band, great album. I personally love the fact that they've got multiple genres on the album and, at times, several per song. Some people find it mish mashed or thrown together sounding, but to me, it's a refreshing change from entire albums that can't seem to stray from a one move formula. I say the more eclectic the better.
Imo Dead by April is very nice band,vocal of Jimmie Strimmel suits too good + back up vocals of other members,songs are "deep" and good lyrics.
Overall one of the best metalcore bands 91/100 score.
Best songs: Where i belong (best 1 for me), Losing you, Promise me, Angels of Clarity, My saviour, Falling behind...
I wish DBA good luck in the future and hope theyll release again good albums!
the second time I saw them at Metaltown Festival 2009 just for teh lulz.
I respect your opinion, you're entitled to hate a band. But why come onto this review if you know you hate them? That sentence just says to me that the only reason you'd come onto this review is to get a reaction, and that's just hating for the sake of it. Spend time productively writing a constructive review on a band you respect (whether you like them or not) and stop begging for an argument, just so you get a bit of attention.
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Another thing that makes me dislike them a little bit is that they have canceled both the shows where I was going to see them (Metaltown 2008 and the Sonic Syndicate gig earlier this year), but I've heard they can be quite good live.
This is surely a band to look out for in the future, and if you haven't heard them yet go check 'em out!