The Dead Word (2005)
Tracklist:
I. Prelude: Time and Pressure 1:40
II. A Flight on an Angels Wing 4:31
III. To My Beloved… 5:56
IV. Don’t You Ever Hurt? 4:56
V. Some Sane Advice 3:57
VI. Let the Hammer Fall 4:03
VII. Waiting in Line 6:34
VIII. Someday 1:34
IX. My Dying Wish 4:01
X. A Fistful of Bended Nails 5:25
XI. The Long Ride Home 4:20
“Everything I write has a message, an approach to poetry. It’s the major
function of poetry not to provide answers, but raise questions-to be
thought provoking and to create space for individual interpretations.
This is the general concept behind Dead Soul Tribe’s music", says frontman Devon Graves.
With the fourth installment from Graves and co., entitled The Dead Word, Dead Soul Tribe
continues to engage the listener with its organic soundscapes of authentic
emotions. With The Dead Word, Dead Soul Tribe’s cold and calculating sound
is more realized than ever, resulting in an album that will satisfy fans new and old.
In regards to the recording process of The Dead Word, Graves noted,
“This was definitely the most pleasurable project I have ever put together.
Emotionally, my spirits were very upbeat, although there was the standard-issue
pressure to complete this thing in time for a 2005 release. I felt little or
no anxiety during the production.”
Graves continues, “This was also the fastest album I have ever made.
Just a few days over a month from the first tracking session to the final mix.
At the same time, it is probably the most polished production out of the four albums.”
With that in mind, the classic elements of Dead Soul Tribe, such as the
clashing of conflicting moods, dynamic, unusual rhythms, and an almost
mesmerizing aura are all present, this time showcased in a slower, more concerted realm.
Spearheaded by the first single and lead-off track, “A Flight On An Angels Wing,”
The Dead Word explores some of Graves’ deepest and most introspective work.
Tracks like “Don’t You Ever Hurt,” “Waiting In Line” and “The Long Ride Home”
(which features contributions from drummer Adel Moustafa), are sprawling pieces
of dark, progressive metal and are just some of the highlights of this 11-song affair.
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