It's not totally unlistenable, although at the same time, Death Is My Only Friend really makes one ponder if they're hearing a different band; the only part of Death By Stereo that hasn't changed is Efrem Schulz, who delivers what is his laziest performance here - and that's saying quite a bit, but YMMV on whether you tolerate the guy or not. Sometimes, this album makes Rise Against's latest efforts sound less cringeworthy and less of a pain to sit through by comparison. DBS just didn't care on their fifth full-length recording, but fortunately, the hardcore act reclaimed bits and pieces of their former glory once Black Sheep of the American Dream came into play.
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