...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 07/2008

    MY MORNING JACKET
    Evil Urges

  • reviewed 06/2017

    Wendy Colonna
    No Moment But Now

  • reviewed 04/2007

    PUNCHING BEE MUSIC
    Volume One

  • reviewed 10/2007

    PATTY HURST SHIFTER
    Fugitive Glue

  • reviewed 02/2008

    SONS & DAUGHTERS
    This Gift

  • reviewed 02/2011

    DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS
    GO GO BOOTS

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.