| The Earth Bleeds Keepers of Values Demo |
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1. Keepers of Values
2. Insignificant Fly
3. From the Dead
Release Date: 09/16/2009 | |
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On 2 Lists
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4 of 4 thought this review was well written
The Earth Bleeds is a two-man metal project, amongst other influences, that has spawned their first bastard child into the world, even so into a world stockpiled with clichés and redundancy. Being a new band naturally there is a lot of heavy ground to cover, but with this 3-track EP Keepers Of Values, the first of a trilogy (concept?), The Earth Bleeds knows what they want to do, plus it’s made by our own beloved Benzum…and some other dude.
Overall the production fits the music well. It’s dirty, yet refined, like a poor man’s bronze toilet. From the first song you’ll notice how it complements the style as well as the blackened death vocals. If it was produced any better it wouldn’t sound as..right. The style is very Dark Tranquillity-inspired, yet again more blackened and natural. The key sounds are a mix of string ensembles and twinkling effects that, when mimicking a guitar line, are used atmospherically while otherwise incorporating a few melodic leads here and there. The music as a whole rarely stays in the same key for too long at a time, which helps keep things interesting. If I’m not mistaken, The Earth Bleeds use a drum machine, but it sounds worthwhile for being fake; surely the production helps hide this but either way it works in their favor since it has no negative effect.
While all this is good and fun, the general sound makes it hard to tell apart the tracks from each other. Whether or not that is intentional is unknown, but what could help them in the future is a way of somehow differentiating the tracks while maintaining an overall cohesion. Another thing that has potential to be an issue in the future is falling into a playing style, which can be solved by using new influences, experimenting with tunings/key sounds/tempos/key signature changes/etc. If The Earth Bleeds can improve on this then their potential as a serious project can grow.
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Album Rating: 3.5
I want that split within the next year so get on it you faggors
Digging: The Swell Season - Strict Joy |
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Album Rating: 3.5
I basically agree with you on every account.
Digging: The Red Chord - Fed Through the Teeth Machine |
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Album Rating: 4
He's gonna be psyched when he sees this... But it's a really good demo, hopefully the other two will be just as good
Digging: Mistur - Attende |
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Album Rating: 4
Keep up the quality work, and we'll have no problem keeping the support strong... Number 1 on Sputnik's favorite albums anyone?
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Album Rating: 3.5
we're your new fans. keept it up man. good stuff.
Digging: A Forest of Stars - The Corpse of Rebirth |
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Album Rating: 3
Haha Benzum, nice stuff. I'm listening to this now; the levels are poor and although the production is pretty pristine, it seems like the mixing leaves a lot to be desired. But I can honestly see this being incredible if you get that right; the piano and cinematic influence is amazing and very very well-written. The vocals need to be more distinct, but this sounds awesome. Suggest playing about with toning it down and not having everything at such an insane pace, just to vary it up.
These are all just like my own little observations, and take nothing away from the fact I really, really enjoyed listening to this. Kinda reminded me of Maybeshewill at points.
Review is good but last paragraph is kinda gay and KEEPTRYINGGUYZYOUCANMAKEIT haha.
Digging: The National - Alligator |
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Album Rating: 3.5 | Sound Off
You'd best make the next demo free too son
Digging: Brand New - Daisy |
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Album Rating: 3.5
great name too, i love it.
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Album Rating: 3.5
You'd best make the next demo free too son yep or else 1/5
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Album Rating: 3.5
yeah this was goooood
Digging: Disparaged - The Wrath of God |
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review reads like your friends with the guy wich you are but that isnt a good thing for a review
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Album Rating: 3.5 | Sound Off
nice review, will check this out because.........well.........it's BENZUM'S SHIT MAN.
Digging: Dark Age - Acedia |
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Album Rating: 3.5
review reads like your friends with the guy wich you are but that isnt a good thing for a review
yeah it does..editing now
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I'm a groupie 4 Benzuuuuum.
Digging: Deep-Pression/Exethersis - Train Exeter To D.P. State
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Album Rating: 3.5
BENZUUUUUMMMM
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pretty good stuff dood
Digging: Conducting From the Grave - When Legends Become Dust
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benzum i want my musizc
Digging: Cursed - II
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Album Rating: 3.5
Mare di Cadaveri/The Earth Bleeds split? Who's up for it?
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Album Rating: 3.5
agree with the review, this has great potential, and is a good listen.
keyboards are a lil overwhelming
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This is amazing!!!!!!
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