...AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD

The Century of Self

2009-02-27

This Austin-based rock band has made some changes in the seven years since their last release. Their line-up has gone from being a quartet to a trio and they've moved from a major label to their own start-up label. Their sound is not much different than on previous releases, but this album simply can't compare to 2002's "Source Tags and Codes". That album was a bit more accessible while this one is at times poorly mixed and over-produced. While I think this album is okay as a whole, there isn't a single stand-out track on this one. Reviewed by Rebecca Ruth.

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 02/2014

    MATT TEN CLAY & THE HOWLERS
    Very Much Alive

  • reviewed 07/2007

    Various Artists
    The Dialogue Music CD 2007, Volume 8

  • reviewed 02/2007

    THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK
    The Good Girl Blues

  • reviewed 06/2012

    THE BACON BROTHERS
    Philadelphia Road - The Best of The Bacon Brothers

  • reviewed 05/2011

    SCATTERED TREES
    Sympathy

  • reviewed 03/2008

    Nick Lowe
    Jesus of Cool (reissue)

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.