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modus vivendi
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by Ed Rivadavia Following a series of very progressive albums in the Dream Theater template, and a deafening four-year silence (or break-up, depending on who you ask), Sweden's Tad Morose are now well into their second incarnation as a more traditionally-minded heavy metal band. And you know what? This change in musical direction suits them really well -- perhaps better than their original, over-extended vision. In fact, the revamped quintet's third, post-renewal effort (and sixth overall), 2003's Modus Vivendi, is arguably their most consistent yet. Mostly trafficking in mid-paced power chords and carefully set melodic nuances, standout songs like &Anubis,& &Afraid to Die,& and &When the Spirit Rules the World& are so metal, it's difficult to describe them in a more detailed fashion. But just when you think the band might be slipping into a time-signature rut, they wheel out two notable change-ups in quick succession: first the thrasher &Clearly Insane,& and then the quasi-power ballad &Cyberdome.& &Take on the World& threatens a descent into Judas Priest-inspired cheese-metal anthemy (anthem, + infamy, get it?), but its driving riff, and singer Urban Breed's (no joke, that's his handle) reliably stellar performance ensure that it's a classy, top-notch headbanger instead. Not so the ensuing, enigmatically named, but really rather boring &Mother Shipton's Words,& which instantly devolves into a more predictable thrash-out -- and pretty much stays there. Thankfully, this is the exception, not the rule, as subsequent winners like the mini-epic &Life in a Lonely Grave& successfully reactivate the band's impressive winning streak through to the end. Additionally, Modus Vivendi also packs three illuminating cover versions as fan-pleasing bonus tracks. These naturally showcase Tad Morose paying affectionate tribute to their heroes, and include renditions of Uriah Heep's &Rainbow Demon,& Accept's &Losing More Than You've Ever Had,& and -- perhaps worth sitting down for -- ABBA's &Knowing Me, Knowing You.&
| Alias | modus vivendi |
|---|---|
| Extra | modus vivendi |
| Name | modus vivendi |
| 原始名称 | Modus Vivendi |
| 发行时间 | 2004-02-10 |
| 名称 | modus vivendi |
| 收藏数 | 6 |
| 歌手 | tad morose |
| 类别 | 录音室专辑 |
| 语言 | 英语 |