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DROP
by:BRIDE
(1995 RUGGED RECORDS)
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List Price: $16.99
Our Price: 14.99
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Description
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| A new label and a new attitude, "Drop" is a far cry from the screaming metal that Bride was know for. "Drop" experiments with many different styles including the blues, alternative, funk, and straight up rock 'n roll. Tunes like "Help" have a definite Led Zeppelin vibe, while "Have You Made It?" almost has a funky Ohio Players meets Bride vibe. At times Dale sings in a high falsetto voice that reminds me of some of the old R&B and Motown singers. "Drop" is far mellower than Bride fans were use to hearing from them as well. Parts of this disc have an almost acoustic vibe. "Mamma", for instance, is a blues based, melancholy song with an infectious chorus and retains this 'acoustic' feel. There is also a definite alternative influence here that wasn't present in past Bride discs. Even in the heavier parts, the thick, heavily distorted guitars of the past have been replaced with a retro-70's sound that is popular among the alternative and grunge rockers. Album lead off track, "Personal Savior" is probably responsible for much of the disdain this album received. This bluesy, alternative-rock song is very unlike the screamin' lead off tracks on the bands last few albums. However, it is still more interesting and contains a hook that wasn't present on "Scarecrow Messiah." "Drop" is a bit darker than past discs as well. While "Rattlesnake" and "Kinetic Faith" took on an Aerosmith/Guns n Roses vibe, "Drop" seems to steer clear of this upbeat metal sound. As stated, I am sure they did this to keep from getting stale but they were also most certainly following the trends as well. To be quite honest, I was very much put off by this disc at first. Over they years, and after owning and trading several copies, I have grown to appreciate it, even though I would not list it among my favorite Bride discs, I find it a good listen and far better than much of what would soon follow. |
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Tracks
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Rattlesnake
Would You Die For Me
Psychedelic Super Jesus
Fallout
Saltriver Shuffle
Dust Through A Fan
I Miss The Rain
Don't Use Me
Picture perfect
Love, Money
Some Things Never Change
Goodbye |
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