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Chiodos
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All's Well That Ends Well
Equal Vision Records
Release: 7/26/2006
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Rated:
Review by:
Caz* Bevan
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Chiodos has mastered an album so incredible and inspiring
that it has not left my car stereo since I received it for
review. Their primary influences are listed as Saves The
Day, Queen and At The Drive-In - a wide variety of styles,
all
of which can be found within their album: All Is Well
That End's Well. Chiodos can be described as
screamo, but they aren't the screamo that you are used to.
They weren't produced in a cookie cutter, radio savvy
fashion.
Basically, this album is mostly singing (as opposed to
overdone screaming) with a lot of cue melodies and
harmonics that are so insanely perfect you'll find yourself
rewinding time and time and time again just to hear it again.
If you're anything like me, the melodies, the breakdowns,
the insanity of the guitar and the soothing aspects of the
keyboard will have you ecstatic! The lyrics are sing-able and
relatable. Even the artwork for this CD is amazing!
If you have never heard Chiodos before, the vocals are of
the forced, high sound type. It's not exactly Coheed And
Cambria type high, but high like the vocals of Saosin or
Circa Survive. Still, there is no comparison. This album has
masterful breakdowns, pop-like guitar riffs (or rather,
moments), classic rock influences and even a hint of Hip
Hop. You'll see what I mean and you'll love it. Although
primarily a hardcore band, my personal favorite aspect of
Chiodos is that you can sing along and dance the entire time.
And, you will. I warn you though, you will play this album
repeatedly until you find yourself sick of it - if
possible.
With the rising popularity of the album, Chiodos has what
seems to be a never-ending tour lined up. Make sure to
check out their site and find them in the town nearest to you.
If you think they are amazing on record, their performance
will rip your face off! I mean that in a good way. On and off
record, Chiodos has an amazing chemistry that's exactly not
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