Over My Dead Body
Sink or Swim
Indecision (2003)
Throughout the 1990s, San Diego, California, became well known for its lucrative pop-rock scene. Notable artists such as Blink 182, Unwritten Law, and Sprung Monkey sprung up from the depths of the just-north-of-the-border metropolis. Towards the end of the decade a band named Over My Dead Body,or xOver My Dead Bodyx to the Straight Edge kids, started playing decent-sized shows and eventually gained recognition in the Southern California hardcore scene. In the early 00s the band reached new heights, signing with native So Cal. label Indecision Records. 2003 marked what may be the pinnacle of their band's life with the release of the album, Sink or Swim. Taking the task to review the album, I knew it would be my job to explain to the non-hardcore kids how this album stands apart from other hardcore releases. At first listen, it may be hard to distinguish this album from most new hardcore. However, upon further listening, the amount of melody becomes noticeable. Even in parts where the singing sounds more like screaming, there is still discernable melody. Also, OMDB make it a point to change up the drumbeats to help distinguish between songs, something that more bands need to do, in … Read more
Beneath the Ashes
Nailed To Your Ruins
State of Grace (2003)
First reactions as much as they shouldn't matter, really in fact do. For the most part, the first reaction with … Read more
Her Space Holiday
The Young Machines
Mush (2003)
Let's get this out of the way first, like always. Her Space Holiday is the name of Marc Bianchi's project. … Read more
Majority Rule
Emergency Numbers
Magic Bullet (2003)
Intensity and passion are two integral parts of music that can be very hard to convey in a recording. Live … Read more
The Darkness
Permission To Land
Atlantic (2003)
The Darkness couldn't have arrived at a more bizarre time in mainstream rock music. With scores of pedantic nü-metallers, insipid … Read more
