Cancer Bats - Dead Set on Living
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RIYL
DownSlayer
Every Time I Die
Gallows
Release Date
04/24/2012
Label
Metal BladeTracklist
1."R.A.T.S."2."Bricks And Mortar"
3."Road Sick"
4."Breathe Armageddon"
5."Dead Set On Living"
6."The Void"
7."Old Blood"
8."Drunken Physics"
9."Bastards (featuring Dez Fafara of DevilDriver)"
10."Rally The Wicked"
11."New World Alliance"
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My years here at Decoy have been… amusing to say the least. I’ve made some long distance connections with some wild people, interviewed some crazy bands and reviewed some shitty albums. Needless to say, I’ve had a good run. So it is with a heavy heart that I tell you this will be my last review here at Decoy Music. Being that it is my final chapter here, I want to go out with a bang. I wanted to dive into an album that was not only amazing, but an album that also summed up who I am as person and the persona I have built for myself at this remarkable site. For those familiar with me, you know that I am obnoxious, I love anything southern and there’s a possibility that I might drink too much. At this current point in time, if I were to designate any album to represent who I am as a person, it would be the new Cancer Bats release, Dead Set on Living.
D.S.O.L. is everything you could ask for in an album. It’s filthy, it’s groovy, and it’s pissed off. “R.A.T.S.” is nothing more than a head-banging neck-breaker that sets the stage for almost forty minutes of musical partying. Liam has never sounded more aggressive than he does belting out, “THERE’S A SPECIAL PLACE IN HELL, FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU!” “Bricks and Mortar” is a hard-driving, ruthless track full of riffs to accompany you on your journey down a bottle of Jack Daniels. “Road Sick” starts off on a catchier note but still holds on tight to every ounce of anger that Liam’s vocals spew onto every track. The same thing goes for the following track “Breathe Armageddon.” It seems a bit more upbeat but still carries a menacing side that Bat Sabbath is known for having.
The album’s title track has a very subtle Slayer vibe to it. The musical progression is one almost of a heavy metal thriller, but it’s the howling of the track’s name that is nearly Araya-esque. “The Void” continues in the ways of Slayer but mixes it up a bit with a hint of Pantera. It definitely makes for a heavy and enjoyable listen.
“Old Blood” is an asthma sufferer’s worst nightmare. This track is so relentless that a minute into it I needed to hit my inhaler… and the bottle of whiskey next to it. When asked about this album, Liam summed it up into one word, “Bangers.” This track is the perfect example of what he meant. “Drunken Physics” is definitely one of the best tracks these dudes have written. Covered in grime, it has more riffs than Kirstie Alley has stretch marks. “Bastards” pretty much follows the same routine as the rest of the album, but the main thing to be noted here is the guest appearance from Dez Fafara of DevilDriver. It’s the album closer, however, that is the Stone Cold Stunner of head-bangers. “New World Alliance” is heavy, sludgy, and drenched in single-barrel whiskey.
Ladies and gentleman, it is the year of the riff and Cancer Bats are running for President. Even though they’re Canadian…so I guess they're running for whatever it is they have up there. Either way, you get my point. This album is not something you want to pass up or take lightly. I’ve spent too much time and effort at this god forsaken website trying to convince people to get wasted and listen to music, and dammit you better make this last one count! This album is perfect in every sense of the word. So man up, buy this album, get a case a High Life, and proceed to jam this while getting wild and peeing on things everywhere! I’m outta here Decoy!
--Bill Lohr
Comments
Columbus, OH
Bravo Bill! Godspeed and good luck to you, good sir! This album is absolutely amazing.
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Minnesota
Trying to decide if I should post "meh" or "zzzzz"......
:-)
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Agreed, really amazing album.
Columbus, OH
Also, they would run for Prime Minister of Canada, although I think they're more qualified for the Ministry of Booze.
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Lehigh Valley, PA
oh please, rick... really?
Reno, NV
There is a special place in hell, for people like you Bill! God I love this album!
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Minnesota
Just screwing with you. I haven't actually listened to the album yet.....
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Columbus, OH
Well get off your ass, buy a Southern Hick Survival Kit, and give this a listen.
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Sunshine Coast, Australia
I'm not convinced Bill is all that southern. He's far too literate, even saying things like 'Kirstie Alley's stretch marks.' That was beautiful, man. So long and thanks for all the rock!
"If you want something done right, get a fucking Australian band to do it" - Chris Cheney
Baton Rouge
Not. Cool.
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Lehigh Valley, PA
Columbus, OH
With the PBR, he's part Southern, part Hipster, and none of the charm that goes with either.
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HeavyArms- Burning Crowds
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Lehigh Valley, PA
I hate how PBR has become a hipster beer. PBR is and forever will be Metal in my eyes. haha
Even though High Life is my Holy Grail of beers.
Columbus, OH
I don't mind PBR, but just like music, I have a more refined taste than you :) For my money, Bell's Hopslam (Imperial IPA) is where it's at for beer. Check it here.
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Lo!- Monstrorum Historia
HeavyArms- Burning Crowds
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Lehigh Valley, PA
I like my beer like I like my women, cheap and easy going down.
Minnesota
It's too bad Grain Belt is only a midwestern beer. It's pretty much PBR, but good. And it's all I stock my fridge with.
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Reno, NV
Amen brother!
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Sunshine Coast, Australia
Sweet mother of God, how do you not have a TV show?
"If you want something done right, get a fucking Australian band to do it" - Chris Cheney
Cancer Bats are the shit.
Salt Lake City, UT
this album is fuck all amazing.
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^ Blogthing.
Decoy is going to miss Bill. Who is going to bear the brunt of the jokes now?
I'm not 100% sold by this album. I wasn't ever the biggest fan of The 'bats to start off with I guess.
It's pretty good. Certainly not 5 stars worth. But if its your last review I'll let it slide.....
Where to from here Bilbo? The mines of Moria?
Reno, NV
Bill hasn't gone anywhere.... He'll forever be lurking around, playing defense for Nickleback and company. If not, then I guess I'm the closest resemblance to his taste in music around here. I ain't scurred.
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Lehigh Valley, PA
I'll be lurking on the site here 'n' there. But I just dont have time to write anymore.
Wales
You call that writing!? Just kidding. Good review, good album. Gonna miss you bud.
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West Haven, CT
Three cheers for Bill Lohr, Cancer Bats, Southern Drinking, and this mans honest opinion and true heart. Even if has been 100% wrong and sexually biased. Bravo Mr. Lohr. You are a legend.
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