Released: Jul 12, 2011
Genre: Post-Grunge, Alternative Rock, Hard Rock
Label: 604 Records, Roadrunner Records
Number Of Tracks: 12
This is Theory Of A Deadman's 4th sudio album, and they have kept true to their sound the entire way.
The Truth Is...
Reviewed by:
JessQ182, on august 15, 2011 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sound: I liked the way the variety of sounds was spread out across the record. Songs like "Drag Me To Hell" were very intense while "The Truth Is..." was just light hearted and fun. They've kinda lost their country vibe which is something I love about them but they have some incredible rock songs like "Hurricane", "Head Above Water" and "We Were Men". They also have some brass instruments in "Gentlemen" and the string intro to "Hurricane" is really cool. // 8
Lyrics and Singing: I have mixed feelings when it comes to the lyrics. Songs like "Head Above Water" and "Hurricane" have the best lyrics. "We Were Men" also has amazing lyrics that are pretty heavy. Songs like "The B-tch Came Back", "Lowlife" and "The Truth Is..." contrast those songs well with they're humorous and fun lyrics, which is a good mix to have. "Easy To Love You" has to be the worst, it's so cheesy and doesn't fit into the record. Other songs like "Drag Me To Hell" and "Love Is Hell" thrash out love. Overall I think the variety in their lyrics are pretty good. // 7
Impression: I've always been a big TOAD fan so I think it's great they're getting more radio play and appealing to a greater audience, although to do so they've become lighter but they haven't totally changed. My favorite tracks are "Hurricane", "Head Above Water" and "We Were Men" because they sound great and the lyrics are awesome. My least favorite songs are "Easy To Love You" and "Gentlemen". I love how some tracks you can rock out to while other tracks are just good for chilling out. I hate that hey won't come to Ireland! If you're looking for an album with some heavy songs and love songs then this is for you. I know that's not everyone's cup of tea but I enjoyed the album and I'm looking forward to they're next record. // 8
The Truth Is...
Reviewed by:
dominicmorlan, on july 29, 2011 1 of 9 people found this review helpful
Sound: This is Theory Of A Deadman's 4th sudio album, and they have kept true to their sound the entire way. They are a Canadian alternative band that has many different sides. While most of their music is general alternative type stuff, they also have written ballads, and even a few hope songs, such as "Head Above Water" off of this latest album. Overall the same sort of sound as the other albums, but I don't think anyone is complaining about it. // 10
Lyrics and Singing: On at least two of the tracks, Theory sings about the fun of being someone less socially acceptable. Their first track on the CD entitled "Lowlife" (kind of self explanitory) is currently receiving massive airplay, and is becoming a fan favorite to anyone who has had he oppertunity to see them live. Then on their song "Gentleman" they sing "Girls don't want a gentleman/they say the do but in the end/girls don't want a gentleman/they want a loser like me". Overall fan reception to these different lyrical ideas has seemed to be pretty posative. Lead singer Tyler Conolly keeps his impressive range and angry sounding mid-range style vocals throughout the album, making it a familiar sounding album, though on tracks like "Love Is Hell" or "We Were Men" he sounds a bit mournful, which is a new addition, but it seems to be pulled off pretty well. Nine times out of ten you can determine what the lyrics will be like from the opening to the track, so I think it matches really well. // 10
Impression: I think that the new idea of "Lowlife" is something new that fans can definatly look for in the future. Looking at it in comparison to their albums, they stay true to their original sound, but the complexity of their songs has drastically improved! If someone tried to steal this album from me I would hunt them down, beat the with a crow bar, and take it back. Noteable tracks are "Lowlife", "B-tch Came Back", "Hurricane", "Head Above Water", and "Easy To Love You". If you have the fortune to buy the deluxe edition then you will get 6 extra tracks, including an absolutly beautiful acoustic version of "Easy To Love You". // 10
The Truth Is...
Reviewed by:
damillion, on august 01, 2011 0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sound: Having listened to all of Theory Of A Deadman's albums before I found a lot of things in this bands sound that I love. Primarily I love the excessive use of slide guitar and I was in love with the band when the banjo started working.
Having said that, this album on the other hand does not bring me that smile I had on my face while listening to "Gasoline", which I still think is their best record to date. The track "Villian" starts out pretty good and sounds quite a bit like the old ToaD. Literally every song on this album however was ruined for me by the cheesy choruses, the predictable melodies and the lack on innovation. You expect a "tralalala" around every corner and it feels like they've gone for a "party rock anthem"-direction even more than they did before. To me, the formula is getting a bit old and it doesn't work.
If you are a fan of the party anthems this band has produced however, you will love the new record. It's full of anthems, sing-along choruses and features a ton of ballads. // 2
Lyrics and Singing: To me, the lyrics have never been the star of the show with ToaD. It's nothing new, but with a humourous twist to the lyrics every now and then. "You lie about you, you lie about me, you lie about your exes and the STD". It reminds me a bit of "Hate My Life" from the last record they made. Overall however, I can't sit idely by and say nothing negative about the lyrics when suddenly the words "Love is shit" are thrown into my ear. Let's just say that there are bands that are poetic and careful about the lyrics, and then there are bands that don't really care, and that's where I would put ToaD.
Every single song is about premature love problems and sex. If you were expecting something new, this isn't for you. If you were happy with the old formula, this won't be a problem for you. // 2
Impression: In all honesty, I think this record is losing out on the heaviness and the country rock-ish feel a bit too much. If you love the party anthems you will love this record, but it's just not for me in the slightest.
As for me personally I will throw this record in the thrash bin, pretend it never existed and the next time I want to hear something heavy and rocky I will put on Black Stone Cherry, and if I want to party with party rock it's back to Supersuckers or Monster Magnet.
Better luck next time ToaD. I'll be waiting for your next record. // 2
no way 10's across the board. let me say this as non-confrentational as i can...the song "b*tch came back" is a TOAL F'N ripoff of a song from a KIDS cartoon. see thi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvsTOP0mkp4
if you cant see the ripoff im sorry but your a tard. they should get all 1's for the blatant ripoff
'definatly' deserves all 10s. Proof read, it'll save you sometimes!
And I also doubt the straight 10s but I can see that you're a huge fan of the band. Maybe a little less bias views next time.
Usually reviews are subject to opinion, but this review can be scientifically proven wrong, Theory of a Deadman are a decent mainstream band (I'll take them over Nickelback ANYDAY) but they are not capable of a 10/10 album, I'd say 6/10 would be their absolute max.
'definatly' deserves all 10s. Proof read, it'll save you sometimes!
And I also doubt the straight 10s but I can see that you're a huge fan of the band. Maybe a little less bias views next time.
Personally, I'm a fan of "posative" and the "the new idea of "Lowlife" is something new..."
Usually reviews are subject to opinion, but this review can be scientifically proven wrong, Theory of a Deadman are a decent mainstream band (I'll take them over Nickelback ANYDAY) but they are not capable of a 10/10 album, I'd say 6/10 would be their absolute max.
Yes, it's a bad review, but you'd only take them over Nickelback because Nickelback has a worse reputation. Really, Theory of A Deadman is just as bad.
Okay, to start, I didnt think my personal scores for the cd would be posted, but the scores of UG, so that is my fault. I put it at straight 10's because, yes, I am a HUGE fan of Theory, so I will try to write with less bias next time, alright? And whats with all the Theory haters reading a review of their cd? Stop wasting your time on a review of a band you dont personally like, and read reviews of bands you DO like. Just a thought...
10/10 should be saved for Abbey Road, Who's Next, Dark Side of the Moon, Nevermind etc. I feel like the sound of me going to the bathroom would get a 5 of UG.
Okay, to start, I didnt think my personal scores for the cd would be posted, but the scores of UG, so that is my fault. I put it at straight 10's because, yes, I am a HUGE fan of Theory, so I will try to write with less bias next time, alright? And whats with all the Theory haters reading a review of their cd? Stop wasting your time on a review of a band you dont personally like, and read reviews of bands you DO like. Just a thought...
Because part of rock has always been diversifying and you should still be interested in stuff going on in rock. If not, you get close minded, mainstream crap as has happened recently.
Is there an issue with that? At least I'm giving support for a band I like
Theres an issue with not being able to listen to music with an unbias mind. Its the same problem with Gaga fans and Bieber fans. I like Metallica. Doesn't mean I should give St Anger straight 10s.
The band isn't bad, and the solo in Drag Me To Hell is pretty cool, despite it sounding like a Synester Gates ripoff, but the lyrics kinda turn me off immediately, it's the same shit you here from rappers, getting ****ed up, partying, ****ing bitches, repeat process, and I feel like every Hard Rock band just talks about the same exact shit.
dominicmorlan :
Okay, to start, I didnt think my personal scores for the cd would be posted, but the scores of UG, so that is my fault. I put it at straight 10's because, yes, I am a HUGE fan of Theory, so I will try to write with less bias next time, alright? And whats with all the Theory haters reading a review of their cd? Stop wasting your time on a review of a band you dont personally like, and read reviews of bands you DO like. Just a thought...
It doesn't matter how big of a fan you are, if you're going to review something on a public forum, do it with at least SOME profession. And why do we read these reviews even when we don't like the album? It's damn fun to see what fanboys like yourself have to say through biased eyes!
meh i like them but straight tens????? bad bad review. thats like saying its the greatest cd you ever heard, and im sure thats not the greatest cd you ever heard. if it is you need to listen to a different radio station, and get new friends.
Man, this guy is really a fanboy. You tried to give him tips on how to write better reviews and he snaps back like a crab with sand in its vagina.
Also, **** this band/album.
I'm not trying to snap at anyone, I do appreciate the advice on writing reviews, this is only my third after all, so if you could give me a break that would be nice. I didnt expect it to receive such negative feedback, so I appologize. I looked for a way re-write my review from a less biased standpoint, but UG dosent have anything like that, I swear I'm not trying to snap at anyone. I agree that 10 out of 10 is not this album, and that sould be for Abbey Road for sure, so please forgive me for screwing up one of my first few reviews, I'm kind of new at this
Okay, to start, I didnt think my personal scores for the cd would be posted, but the scores of UG, so that is my fault. I put it at straight 10's because, yes, I am a HUGE fan of Theory, so I will try to write with less bias next time, alright? And whats with all the Theory haters reading a review of their cd? Stop wasting your time on a review of a band you dont personally like, and read reviews of bands you DO like. Just a thought...
someone's a little butthurt. look, i wanted to know how this album compared to their previous ones and this didn't help tbh. but just because people don't like your review means they hate you or anything like that, just learn from their criticism.
Alright, if you want to know how it compares to the last one, I'd say its about the same, different ideas in the lyrics, but same general Theory. Definatly listen to "Easy To Love", its kind of the "All or Nothing" of this album
I have to say, for me, this is so far the worst Theory album. It is soft, not that it is a bad thing but they sound more like some pop/rock-country? band. Most of the songs remind me of "The Lost Trailers" band and their album Holler Back which was pretty bad.
The last thing is the lyric, I don't pay much attention when it comes to these bands, but this is way to lame. 4th album still bitching about girls/girlfriends?
Bitch came back + Gentleman is the worst. I want Santa Monica, In the Middle and stuff like these back.
10/10 should be saved for Abbey Road, Who's Next, Dark Side of the Moon, Nevermind etc. I feel like the sound of me going to the bathroom would get a 5 of UG.
IMO, there is no scale that you could put any Beatles's album, much less Abbey Road, that will do it justice. People need to realize that this is an arbitrary review (just like every other review ever). Every album is a 10/10 to some people and every album is a 0/10 to others.
Usually reviews are subject to opinion, but this review can be scientifically proven wrong, Theory of a Deadman are a decent mainstream band (I'll take them over Nickelback ANYDAY) but they are not capable of a 10/10 album, I'd say 6/10 would be their absolute max.
Yes, it's a bad review, but you'd only take them over Nickelback because Nickelback has a worse reputation. Really, Theory of A Deadman is just as bad.
Really, Theory of a Deadman is worse.
But Nickelback does have a worse reputation (and they did release Dark Horse, although it's no worse than any one Theory of a Deadman album).
I didn't think it was so bad after listening to it a few times. I have to say that "Out of My Head" was pretty good, though to me, the acoustic version is much more appealing. I'd have to agree that this album in in NO WAY a 10/10 album. No possible way. "Bitch Came Back" and "The Truth Is" are nothing more than hilarious. "Gentlemen" was... interesting... but only one or two songs really stuck out to me lyrically or musically. "Villain" from their deluxe version was rather amusing though. All in all, I wouldn't call this their best album. I'd reserve that for Scars & Souvenirs.
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