Death

lucifer_sam · 06-16-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hesher

Well blow me down, I didn't expect all the tr00 kvlt people to come out of the woodwork. It seemed like all the threads on here since I came in were about A7X and the new Devil Wears Prada album

Hope I can live up to your expectations.

and therein lies the reason why i don't post in the rock/metal subforums anymore. it's all metalcore and idiots bitching about how bad Metallica sucks.

i will pay attention to this thread as long as you steer clear of using annoying phrases like this:

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tr00 kvlt

carry on then.

Comus · 06-16-2009, 07:14 PM

nothing wrong with phrases like kvlt, br00tal or tr00 d00d.

**Janszoon** · 06-16-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hesher

It's about time somebody came in to this hellhole and posted about some real metal; the kind of stuff that inspires you, challenges you, and makes you think while punching you in the face with a fistful of chains. I've been burning stupid bands in here off and on and I figure it's time to lay down some positive material before the populace gets uppity.

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Death was an American death metal band formed in 1983 in Orlando, Florida (where most good metal comes from). At the time, Florida was a hotspot for death metal in the United States and produced a number of amazing bands including Obituary, Morbid Angel, and Deicide (none of which I expect anybody in this forum to know about). While all these bands are utterly badass in their own ways, Death were in some estimation the primogenitors of the majority of death metal heard today in the United States. The lead guitarist and vocalist, Chuck Schuldiner, was the only constant member and was the primary creative force in the band. He recruited friends and members of other bands to write albums, record, and tour, and this roster included people like Paul Masvidal (Cynic, Aeon Spoke), James Murphy (Obituary, Testament), Andy LaRoque (King Diamond), Ralph Santolla (Iced Earth, Deicide), fretless metal bassist Steve DiGiorgio, drummer Richard Christy (Howard Stern Show) and drummer Gene Hoglan (Dark Angel, Opeth, Unearth, Dethklok, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.). Death released seven studio albums between '83 and '01 until Schuldiner was diagnosed with a malignant cancerous brain tumour. The metal community came out in numbers to raise money to pay for his cancer treatments (the dude was not anywhere near Gene Simmons rich) but they left his immune system weak and on December 13th, 2001 he died of complications of pneumonia, leaving behind a legacy arguably as big or larger than Pantera's Dimebag Darrell (yeah yeah bite me).

ITH I'll be reviewing and commenting on Death's seven albums in chronological order.

I think it's hilarious that you have this notion in your head that no one here is familiar with bands like Death, Obituary, Morbid Angel and Deicide—some of the most well-known death metal bands I can think of—but nevertheless I'm looking forward to reading these reviews. Good start to what looks to be a good thread, though if Leprosy is your least favorite I think we may have pretty different perspectives on Death's discography.

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Originally Posted by Comus

nothing wrong with phrases like kvlt, br00tal or tr00 d00d.

They make Satan cry.

crash_override · 06-16-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

They make Satan cry.

Post of the day.

I look forward to this thread also, I have heard a little Death and liked it. Hoping to gain a little more knowledge on the group and get into them further. Good job so far.

Seltzer · 06-16-2009, 08:53 PM

I have much love for Death.

And Steve Di'Giorgio is quite incredible.

Hesher · 06-16-2009, 09:10 PM

You have all restored my faith in being able to actually talk about music on this site. YAY

jeff · 06-16-2009, 09:47 PM

Death is pretty great, although I do prefer Morbid Angel's "Altars of Madness" to anything Death has ever done.

jackhammer · 06-17-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff

Death is pretty great, although I do prefer Morbid Angel's "Altars of Madness" to anything Death has ever done.

I used to really dislike Altars Of Madness until a few years ago but I still prefer Death. My favourite Death album seems to be the OP'S least favourite Death album

zeppy111 · 06-17-2009, 01:40 PM

I look forward to this with much excitement. I am getting a few albums from those 4 bands you listed above, which no one here knows.(haha)

Only had one Death album before, never really listened to it with intent though.

Hesher · 06-19-2009, 01:01 AM

I'm sorry for being such a douchebag and not updating my threads; I recently started working a 9-6 job in retail for the first time in my life and I am not getting near enough sleep.

Leprosy was Death's second album, recorded in 1988. It was produced by Scott Burns, who has recorded a lineup of amazing bands and made most of them sound totally badass (if more badass was even possible). I must confess I have listened to this album the least of the entire discog... It seems a little bland to me, actually. Rick Rozz is a rather poor guitarist in my mind and you can definitely tell that some riffs and solos were written and played by him instead of Chuck. In terms of the vocals, the effects on them and the way that Chuck sang at the time make them kind of normal as opposed to his usual unique voice. Nothing in the riffs really stand out to me and I find that most of the album sounds like the band finding the sound it's suited for. The consensus among most fans I've spoken to is that while Leprosy is more technically competent and creative than Scream Bloody Gore, SBG felt more "authentic" and had better crafted riffs. That said, Terry Butler's bass on this album is really decent (though I am still pissed at him for touring without Chuck in Europe), and there is one amazing song: Pull The Plug. Unfortunately for the cd, it's available on the Live in LA album which basically means that 100% prime-of-their-career Death is playing their early material (WHO ELSE DOES THAT NOWADAYS?!?) and makes Leprosy's version sound like it was played by baboons with BC Riches. (Korean made, of course.) Overall, I wouldn't really recommend Leprosy; even as just a part of Death's musical progression. It doesn't really deliver anything that the other albums don't do better.

Next up is Human... Which is dope. Yeeeeeee

06-16-2009, 08:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
Seltzer Fish in the percolator! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hobbit Land NZ Posts: 2,870	I have much love for Death. And Steve Di'Giorgio is quite incredible. __________________ In the Court of King Crimson \| Last.fm \| RYM

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jeff JUST A SMALL TOWN GIRL Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LIVIN IN A LONELY WORLD Posts: 54	Death is pretty great, although I do prefer Morbid Angel's "Altars of Madness" to anything Death has ever done. __________________ Last.fm

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zeppy111 16, so? Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 630	I look forward to this with much excitement. I am getting a few albums from those 4 bands you listed above, which no one here knows.(haha) Only had one Death album before, never really listened to it with intent though. __________________ My Blog (album of the day): http://musicfromthesouth.blogspot.com

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Hesher Palm Muted Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 168	You have all restored my faith in being able to actually talk about music on this site. YAY

06-19-2009, 01:01 AM	#20 (permalink)
Hesher Palm Muted Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 168	I'm sorry for being such a douchebag and not updating my threads; I recently started working a 9-6 job in retail for the first time in my life and I am not getting near enough sleep. Leprosy was Death's second album, recorded in 1988. It was produced by Scott Burns, who has recorded a lineup of amazing bands and made most of them sound totally badass (if more badass was even possible). I must confess I have listened to this album the least of the entire discog... It seems a little bland to me, actually. Rick Rozz is a rather poor guitarist in my mind and you can definitely tell that some riffs and solos were written and played by him instead of Chuck. In terms of the vocals, the effects on them and the way that Chuck sang at the time make them kind of normal as opposed to his usual unique voice. Nothing in the riffs really stand out to me and I find that most of the album sounds like the band finding the sound it's suited for. The consensus among most fans I've spoken to is that while Leprosy is more technically competent and creative than Scream Bloody Gore, SBG felt more "authentic" and had better crafted riffs. That said, Terry Butler's bass on this album is really decent (though I am still pissed at him for touring without Chuck in Europe), and there is one amazing song: Pull The Plug. Unfortunately for the cd, it's available on the Live in LA album which basically means that 100% prime-of-their-career Death is playing their early material (WHO ELSE DOES THAT NOWADAYS?!?) and makes Leprosy's version sound like it was played by baboons with BC Riches. (Korean made, of course.) Overall, I wouldn't really recommend Leprosy; even as just a part of Death's musical progression. It doesn't really deliver anything that the other albums don't do better. Next up is Human... Which is dope. Yeeeeeee