She Wants Revenge-This is Forever
Intro
She Wants Revenge is a band that can’t really fit in a category for me. They are comparable to Depeche Mode (if you have heard of them) but beyond that I can’t really place them anywhere. And with that, I can say that I think that ultimately benefits them. Without placing them in a category, people are less likely (hopefully) to exclude them on the basis of Genre.
I know that mostly people review bands here on a point system, but I’m not going to do that. I do this mainly because I believe that the uniqueness of the band requires a more unique review. For me, the main appreciation of She Wants Revenge is the sound of the music and presentations of the lyrics. Along with giving a general overview, I will also be breaking down the changes from their first album self-titled
She Wants Revenge. In addition, I will also highlight some of the more notable (my favorites, those with the most interesting changes, or those worth being noted) tracks on
This is Forever.
Content wise the lyrics are nothing
too special, they are usually about love or directed toward “someone”, but the unique and attracting quality of them is how they are sung and presented. The lead singer is almost mesmerizing with his voice, and
how the different instruments are utilized adds a lot of depth to the music.
And so, without further ado Alright, to begin GO LISTEN TO THEIR FIRST ALBUM! I don’t really feel like reviewing it, so just understand that it is good, and you should listen to it. If you have listened to their first album, it will make their 2nd a much more enjoyable experience. If you haven’t listened to their first album, go do it now, without reading another word….go….NOW!
Alright, now that you have listened to their first album (you did listen to it like I said right?), understand that
This is Forever is almost nothing like their first album
as a whole. The only thing that I really noticed transitioning from the original album was the similar vocals on most of the songs. The lead singer has a very unique approach to singing, and he is just as unmistakable here as he was in the first album.
The vocals are still great, and almost all of the songs I really liked, retained the same “hypnotic/monotonous” qualities that I loved from their first album. What has changed however, are the lyrics and music. Of course, yes, the lyrics change, I know. What I mean is that the lyrics are less ambiguous (as they were in the first album) here, and most songs tell more of a story. Just remember, I said
less ambiguous, not totally clear (it’s a good thing, trust me).
OK, where are we? Ah, yes. Music. The music on this album is quite evolved in style from their previous album. What worked for them on the first album they keep here and there, and expand on it in other areas. The music on
This is Forever tends to be more dramatic and less pop-y (even though Winamp classified it under pop….).
They use more instruments and sound on this album than before. The guitars are more developed and more heavily used, as well as the drums and synthesizers. Overall their sound is less “beat-ish” than the previous album and the combinations and implementations of the new of instruments makes for a well executed sound….usually.
I don’t really know what more say about She Wants Revenge that has changed from their previous album. Most all of the changes are well done, and it’s all a really good listen.
Notable Songs/Favorites Track 1] First, Love-This song is an “intro-track” to the album. It’s purely instrumental, with a heavy amount of bass and drums. I see this as more than just an intro to the album. I think it’s also an introduction to their new sound (heavier on guitars, bass, and drums. Less generic beats.)
Track 3] Walking Away-This song has a unique inclusion of a piano that adds a chilling sound when combined with the lyrics and use of the synthesizer.
Track 4] True Romance-Stuck out in my head for a couple of reasons. First, the opening and ending to it sound very familiar to music from The Birthday Massacre. Also, the guitars in it are a great representation of the “evolved” form that I was talking about earlier. Oh, and for some reason, it sounds very familiar to a song by The Doors, but I can’t quite pinpoint it.
Track 6] Its Just Begun-This is a slower song, but what really sticks out for me are two things. A heavy use of piano throughout the song, and the best combinations of the new/old guitar sounds makes this song worth listening to.
Track 7] She Will Always Be a Broken Girl-Another song that has vocals closer to those from the first album. I love this song, but its chorus is
really close to
These Things from their first album. So much so, that the first time I heard it, I sang These Things lyrics along with its music. I had to listen to it again, but I like it a lot now. It makes its own path, even if it does initially remind me of the original track.
Track 11] Replacement -This is probably my favorite song from the album. The vocals in it are reminiscent from their first album and the mix between the synthesizers and the guitars make for a very cool sound. Plus, I love the line
“But still sometimes I think of us/And how things fell apart/And how you knew from the first kiss/That I would break your heart.” And the chorus is amazing.
Track 12] All Those Moments -Instrumental “poem” much like disconnect from their first album
ALL of the tracks on this CD are worth listening to, as they are all GOOD. The ones I listed above are merely my favorites or ones that stuck out more-so on the first couple of listen-throughs.
Alright, that’s it for this review. Really good CD, go listen to it.
