Dead Poetic's third studio release, "Vices", is nothing short of fantastic. It's been a long time in production (and I've been a long time in waiting) and I must say, as a Dead Poetic fan, I am more than satisfied.
Now, if you follow Dead Poetic's recoded history, one notices that each album is unlike the last -- each bringing forth it's own dimension of originality with a "raw rawk" taste. "Vices" is no exception. Although a slightly more commercial than their latest releases, this new album is sure to have you singing along and drumming on the steering wheel (or thigh, depending on where you are). Songs like "Narcotic" and "Lioness" are more on the edgier side, while "In Coma" tends more to the "emo-esque" side. The band said themselves that they don't consider their music any one genre and, true to their word, Dead Poetic can only be compared with Dead Poetic.
Musically, "Vices" is a fantastic mixture of power and melody. I do believe that, without the extensive screaming (encountered in "Four Wall Blackmail" and lessened in "New Medicines") Dead Poetic will see an increase in their fan base (my wife, for example) -- while still edgy enough to maintain their older fans (like me). Lyrically, they've always been, well, poetic (pardon the cliché) and innovative. Speaking to problems that are heart-spawned, "Vices" is surely to catch your ear and your wit.
So, basically, you have an awesome album made by a fantastic band. This is an album no one should deny themselves.
This is my favorite Dead Poetic CD. For me this actually beat out the first. I'm a horrible reviewer but I think if you like Dead Poetic already don't be so hard on it and give it a go. I know it's different than the other two but so what? Anyways I hope the singer is working on the next cd now or soon. I remember reading he has 1 or 2 left in his contract. Hopefully he doesn't force it out like this one and makes it like he does and not the fans. If he does what he likes we get incredible cd's like this one.
This CD shows that Dead Poetic is improving with each CD. It took me at least ten listens to this CD to come up with a clear cut favorite - "Long Forgotten" but with songs like "Cannibal vs. Cunning, Lioness, Self-Destruct and Die (my son's favorite), Narcotic", and "The Victim" it was a hard choice for me. I can listen to this CD over and over and never get tired of it.
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