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With Roots Above And Branches Below
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- The Devil Wears Prada
- Released 2009
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The question of progression for the Devil Wears Prada lies not in innovation but refinement, with the vaguely Christian screamo sliding effortlessly toward pure metalcore on their third album, With Roots Above and Branches Below. Such developments are subtle, all a matter of precision both in how the band executes their metallic breakdown and how they swing from bellowed verses to crooned choruses without a hiccup. By now, this is a familiar template for Devil Wears Prada but With Roots sees an intensification of both elements, the heavy riffs almost crushing in their weight, the melodic portions gliding easily even they never ever risk being catchy. This dexterity is impressive although it's a bit exhausting; acoustic guitars and piano are the eyes of the hurricane, a brief respite from the cookie monster screams and digital distortion. DWP's reliance on multi-segmented songs, shuffling through the breakdowns and choruses at will, gives With Roots Above and Branches Below the impression of an elongated suite, one where there's no inherent meaning -- it's hard to follow what's being screamed and songtitles with references to Scientology and The Office don't give much away either (if anything they suggest that the songs aren't really about anything, either) -- apart from the sheer onslaught of sound. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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Best To Come
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- By BuckNastyBill
- 10/22/2009 17:42:40
- TDWP is one of those bands that start out like a lot of bands that just follow a music trend and copy everyone else. when you listen to there first album you can see how they were like Underoath wannabes (not that its a bad thing) but the difference with TDWP is that they actually stand out and achieved their own sound. with a more keyboard heavy, wild crazy spastic song composition which have some random and somewhat funny titles, you see that they don't take themselves too seriously. this album is there heaviest and there best yet.
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big willy style
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- By DeW mAn JDM3
- 8/31/2009 17:43:21
- gets your blood pumpin.
sick song. - 2 out of 2 people
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- By VX DeLeRiUm XV
- 8/25/2009 02:34:46
- One of the worst bands out there. If you listen to them you suck cock and deserve to die. All scene kids must be mass murdered by being tied down and torched alive.
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Perfection
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- By Myheartsinkingx
- 7/14/2009 02:40:46
- I bought this and have listened to it everyday since.
I didn't think it would compare to their old ones, but damn, it just might be better, I can't choose.
Every song is unique and still amazing.
If you haven't bought this album, you're missing out, seriously. - 0 out of 1 people
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Amazing!
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- By Geo Von E
- 6/15/2009 04:01:36
- Got this Cd and was excited to hear it, overall its much heaveir than the previous one.
Sure their isn't that one song like, "Reptar" thats because there many hits and I enjoy it! - 1 out of 1 people
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Fuckin Amazing
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- By Matthew James32
- 6/13/2009 03:06:12
- This album has saved my life... I swear that I would not be hear if it wasn't for the devil wears prada and It is impossible to not like this album it is just to amazing
*Rock on* - 0 out of 2 people
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ALBUM OF THE YEAR
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- By guitarfreak846
- 5/21/2009 04:48:09
- I had the privilege to get this CD early and even upon and after the release, it shines like a bright star. The lyrics, beats, keyboards, guitars, and bass all come together and form an amazing hardcore sound unlike most other bands in the genre. Hats off to TDWP, for making their greatest work.
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Amazing
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- By Paradox47
- 5/8/2009 04:57:02
- I just can't stop listening to this album! I want to put it on repeat and leave it for the day! The lyrics, instrumentals, and classic TDWP style make it one of the best albums I've ever heard. Incredible meaning behind every song brings new meaning to my walk with Christ and I'm so blessed because of it.
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