Chadwick
Blood Soaked World
© 2006 Chadwick (837101141376)
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An anti-war nightmare by California’s most disturbed guitar heavy death rock band.
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Chadwick declare war on a “Blood Soaked World.”
I doubt anyone would have thought that death rock band, Chadwick, would put aside their indie whining from pussy jail long enough to release an anti-war album worthy of the Vietnam era. And yet they’ve come up with a CD that sounds like a chainsaw wielding maniac unleashed on the crowds at Woodstock.
The CD begins with a song that sounds as if it could have come straight off the band’s 2004 debut “Suicide Sunrise” but quickly evolves into new territory; delving into a gritty industrial groove on “Blood Soaked Intro,” borrowing heavily from grunge on “As far as you know,” offering up a techno dance number (?!) on “Jenny’s under scrutiny,” and shifting through a wide range of rock and roll from gothic to psychedelic.
Surprisingly, the ladies fair relatively well on this recording. The band presents us with “She’s not a slave” to illustrate a new kinder and gentler attitude towards women. This alt-rock song tells the tale of a woman who’s not afraid to live as she sees fit no matter who might sit in judgment. Chadwick attempt to shy away from their sexist image and almost succeed, indulging in only one anger driven ex-love song, “Twice ya lied.” However, the band does have a rather serious misstep along the path to enlightenment with the song “Rack ‘n Ruin,” a lament centered on a woman’s breasts.
Still, Chadwick remain as unpredictable as ever as they revel in the opportunity to abuse a light love-lost ballad from the 1920’s, “Who’s Sorry Now” successfully twisting the tune into a feverish nightmare. The band’s leader, coincidentally named Chadwick, indulges his Ozzy fixation as the band pays tribute to Black Sabbath with an astonishingly faithful rendition of the 1970 classic, “Paranoid.”
The return of former Chadwick collaborator, guitarist Jefferson Leddy, whose work with the band has previously only been captured on live bootlegs, gives this recording an added dimension of monster guitar chops and blistering leads. The band wastes none of Jefferson’s talent, seemingly allowing him unlimited space to crank out solos, and thus making this CD a guitar lover’s dream.
Get Blood Soaked today! As President George W. Bush says on “Blood Soaked Intro” (via sample) “You are either with us, or you are with the terrorists…”
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Blood Soaked World
author: Sister SuziBrother, you are something...I hope we get to see you here in Taos soon. We have a Solarfest that brings in THRONGS in the summer...maybe you should pack it up, (bring Liz) and come for a visit! I love you, Suzi
You HAVE to hear Chadwick's new sound.
author: SweetToes101I have to admit, I originally bought this album based off the bitch'n CD art and the few dark tunes I'd heard from SuiSun. The juxtaposition of an anti-war album that's not some whiney hippy rant was too good to refuse. But when I finally got the album home and in my CD player I just couldn't stop turning it up. I loved the album so much I went out and bought SuiSun, to see if there was anything I had missed out on. While SuiSun was alright, it was nothing compared to BLOOD SOAKED WORLD! I think Chadwick is evolving, and I can't wait to see what they come out with next.
You can't deny Chadwick!
author: ObzelChadwick is up to his old tricks again and follows up his debut album Suicide Sunrise with a vengeance in Blood Soaked World. Enlightening for the politically impaired and entertaining for all. The addition of guitarist Jefferson Leddy fits like a blood soaked glove. The cover songs need no apologies. Inspirational..
Spacey and dark, dark ,dark, psychedelic totally, man...
author: Upchuck UndergrindChadwick returns with its industrial-psyche-noise tunage! I'll admit that this will be for some peeps an acquired taste, though for me it's an instant liker. But those open-minded folks out there who give this one a sec and mull it over may just find the rewards to be had. Chadwick moves ahead something like a drone, but it's one capable of mesmerizing yer sorry butt. Spacey and dark, dark, dark, psychedelic totally, man, and with a bit of an industrial cut to it, Chadwick's sound is distinct and unique and those looking for the shadowtrip will have a ball.
Frank Zappa on Halloween in a cemetery
author: Lance OzanixThis cd is comparable to My Bloody Valentine's 1991 Loveless album. It's shoegaze to a whole new level. The only complaint I have is that I love every song so much that I immediately want to listen to it again. It's like "Wait! Stop! Play that one again!" The best way I can describe the sound is: Frank Zappa on Halloween in a cemetery. This CD is less angry than Suicide Sunrise. But more mature. While the first one punches you in the gut, Blood Soaked World steps on your nervous system. It definitely pulls some weird strings down in my core. Some people might not be able to handle it. But I don't care. It's my music now. My CD. I will listen to it all the time. Lance Ozanix - www.skitzo.biz