Dead Poetic Album: “Four Wall Blackmail”

i started out just knowing the title track for this album. and i fell in love with it. i was in a slump and had discovered the dashboard and soco that wasnt all over the radio. i also stumbled apon Dead Poetic. i went to cornerstone in orlando this year and they were there. saw them live. and the rocked. truely. the lead singer has a passion that could not be outdone. and can still sing and scream. the entire energy for the band is also amazing.

if you are into this christian screamo buisness (like Dead Poetic) may i suggest Norma Jean (lots harder), Blindside (yes.. they are christian... and their pits are crazy),and Emery (more like DP only more screams...) that will turn you onto christian rock that isnt Third Day. Dont be afraid of the christian screamo and other rock that is emerging... it can still be "hardcore" believe me... i have the bruises to prove it!

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Dead Poetic made its way onto the indie rock/emo scene with their 2002 debut Four Wall Blackmail which, at its best, is a solid blending of pop emo riffs with melodic hard rock sections, not quite hard enough to call it hardcore. Dead Poetic manage to hold onto a pop sensibility throughout the entire album while creating edgier sections that will have the hardcore kids swinging their fists("The Corporate Enthusiast") and beautiful atmospheric sections ("A Green Desire") that will have the emo kids holding each other.

Some of the songs sound like they could have been written by The Juliana Theory or at least exhibit a lot of influence from them. "Bliss Tearing Eyes", while an excellent song, sounds like it could be a cut from _Understand This is a Dream_. As an avid listener of music though, I understand that this is a debut album and the band is growing.

While the album has no major weaknesses, every song isn't up to the standards of the title track or "Tell Myself Goodbye", which blends the catchiness of radio rock with the classic screams of almost every band on the soildstate label.

If you're looking for a band that is creating completely original music, Dead Poetic aren't there yet. If you're looking for a band that does the simple things right, creates a sound using a tested method, and has their feet placed firmly on the ground when it comes to song construction, look no further.

Make sure you check out _New Medicines_, Dead Poetics follow-up which is a great album!

Wow! that is the one word you just have to say after you hear this amazing cd. Brandon Rike's voice is perfect at the least id say! Each line pulls at your heart and each scream is perfectly timed so that the true emotions bleed through. I am a huge fan of the whole "post hardcore emotional blah blah blah whatever you wanna call it" so id of course recommend this is you like A Static Lullaby, The Used, Taking Back Sunday, Poison the Well, From Autumn to Ashes, or Senses Fail. Seriously for everyone that pushes this away cause it is a Christian cd, I am very sorry cause you are really missing out on some intensely amazing music! Dont think that religion drowns out the talent or the lyrics cause it doesnt do that at all! I say rock on to these guys for stickin to what they believe when it comes to music, emotion, and religion! Pick this cd up and you wont be disappointed. Crank it up loud and rock out to the screams and the lyrics cause both are gonna cut ya deep! Just how music should! Id say the best songs are "A Green Desire", "Four Wall Blackmail", "Arlington Arms" and "Tell Myself Goodbye"

I usually dont like christian harcore all that much....most of the bands sound the same a couple of days ago my friend said that they were playing with a band on solid state records called Dead Poetic...I went to the show and it was awesome! Afterwards i got the cd and I really liked it. I don't really know who to compare them to but someone said they sound like slipknot but i dont think they do...maybe more like a christian poison the well, but can sometimes get softer then them. I recommend this cd to anyone reading this!

I finally got the CD. I heard a few of their songs and fell in love and had to get it! The sound of singing with the mix of screaming is great. Like most hardcore bands they have a slow song and it is just so relaxing, and lets me know that God forgives me. This is a must have for any harcore fan christian or not. I love it. The christian lyrics with the sound i live for!

Wow!