Tuesday, February 23, 2010

CD of the Day: ‘Source Tags + Codes,’ … And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead (2002)


I bought this album on the promise that Trail of Dead would be a satisfying substitute for At the Drive-In, the band that broke up just as I found out I loved them.


That promise was misleading. These guys sound like ATDI only in the fact they’re caustic, loud rock. Otherwise,Trail of Dead don’t come close.


Many people love this album. I do not. Much of it is noisy, tuneless dreck, with no hint of melody or vocal appeal.


Grade: D+


Favorite Track: None

Least Favorite Track: Pick one

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