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Hey! I’m Becca and this is my site where I write band recommendations. This whole site was started simply cause I was getting tired of friends asking me what bands they should listen to and what music they should buy. I never imagined people would read it and it had never crossed my mind that this was such a great way to get to talk to so many awesome people! Sure, there are albums that I don’t like, but I find it’s best to just not write about it rather than to write a negative review. There’s no point in wasting readers’ time by talking about how shitty a band is. If you ever have any requests for a write up, want to comment on something, or just want to talk about music in general, hit me up! I love talking to new people (and the old). I bite, but it’s the internet, so what’s the worst that can happen?! ;)

March 1, 2009

Forgive Durden- Razia's Shadow: A Musical

I don't think I've ever been this excited to write a review on an album. I've been listening to it non-stop, and the only reason why I didn't write about it sooner, is because I really wanted to take the time to study it and appreciate it. I'm aware that many people will listen to it and think to themselves 'What kinda fucking musical is this?' I'm not sure if Razia's Shadow can still be considered a rock opera considering it has a narrator (Aaron Weiss from mewithoutYou), but it's still close to one. I admit, following the storyline can be insanely confusing, but it's entertaining and creative no matter how much you're able to comprehend. I'd hate to give the story away, so I'm just going to write about the basics of the album. I find myself falling in love with bands/albums/songs with multiple singers, so Razia's Shadow is pure heaven for me. Danny Stevens (lead singer of The Audition) makes me shake and gives me goosebumps in the beginning of The Oracle. Who knew his falsetto could kill? Any Max Bemis (Say Anything) fanatic will love The Spider and the Lamps. Brendon Urie (Panic At The Disco) is excellent and simply made me scream at the dramatic ending of The End and the Beginning. Meet the King is far from rock, but very entertaining. And who's a better princess than Greta Salpeter (The Hush Sound)?! Greta's simply perfect. Thomas Dutton (Forgive Durden) has created an album unlike any other, but if you have difficulty appreciating such a theatrical album, I recommend listening to Forgive Durden's debut album Wonderland. Wonderland is very very different, but incredible none the less. Thomas Dutton WINS my heart in The Exit (and other songs) when he comes in with such inspiring lyrics. No matter what your favorite part of Razia's Shadow is, the inspiration of it all is greater than anything. "Don't you ever feel like you've been destined for something bigger than your skin?"

O the Scientist- Casey Crescenzo (The Dear Hunter)
Ahrima- Thomas Dutton (Forgive Durden)
Nidria- Lizzie Huffman (Man In The Blue Van)
Barayas the Spider- Max Bemis (Say Anything)
Toba the Tura- Chris Conley (Saves The Day)
Gargul the Oracle- Danny Stevens (The Audition)
Adakias- Thomas Dutton (Forgive Durden)
Sangara- Dan Young (This Providence)
Pallis- Brendon Urie (Panic At The Disco)
Princess Anhura- Greta Salpeter (The Hush Sound)
King Malka- Nic Newsham (Gatsbys American Dream)
Baruka and Baba, The Bawaba Brothers- Kris Anaya (An Angle) and John Gourley (Portugal. The Man)
Doctor Dumaya- Shawn Harris (The Matches)
Narration- Aaron Weiss (mewithoutYou)

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