You Can Lead a Man to Reason, But You Can't Make Him Think
Porno, Sex, Drugs, Lies, Money, and Your Local Government
Holding 60 Dollars on a Burning Bridge
You Mess With One Bean, You Mess With the Whole Burrito
Desperation Train
Testosterone Makes the World Go 'Round
High School Was Like Boot Camp for a Desk Job
Death for Life
The sound of Death by Stereo can be broken down into chunks of hugeness: testosterone-soaked drums, towering squalls of guitar, massive bottom end, and caterwauling vocals that sound like they were ripped straight from the... more » guts of a beast named Fury. It's not your typical punk rock, primarily because the band has a uniquely sharp edge. This Southern California-based five-piece keeps it slightly metal (more Judas Priest than Mötley Crüe), making it OK for the boys to create winning cuts with could've-been-train-wreck titles like "Porno, Sex, Drugs, Lies, Money, and Your Local Government" and "Death for Life." Day of the Death, the group's second release overall and first for Epitaph, is a first-class speaker-shaking delight. --Jason Josephes« less
The sound of Death by Stereo can be broken down into chunks of hugeness: testosterone-soaked drums, towering squalls of guitar, massive bottom end, and caterwauling vocals that sound like they were ripped straight from the guts of a beast named Fury. It's not your typical punk rock, primarily because the band has a uniquely sharp edge. This Southern California-based five-piece keeps it slightly metal (more Judas Priest than Mötley Crüe), making it OK for the boys to create winning cuts with could've-been-train-wreck titles like "Porno, Sex, Drugs, Lies, Money, and Your Local Government" and "Death for Life." Day of the Death, the group's second release overall and first for Epitaph, is a first-class speaker-shaking delight. --Jason Josephes
N. Griffin | Fort Worth, TX United States | 07/05/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw this cd for 4 dollars while cruising the local cd shop and decided to pick it up just because of the excellent price. Not expecting too much, I took it home and stuck it in my stereo. I was blown away by all of the technical guitar riffs and solos, and the drummer for DBS is absolutely incredible with all of the various rolls and fills. And than there is the vocals. It is a perfect blend of yelling, singing, and speaking. DBS is by far the most talented of any band I have ever listened to. Even at full price, this cd is worth the money."
Good Stuff
N. Griffin | 01/25/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Not quite as hard as the first cd but still damn good and worth checking out. See em live if u get a chance 2."
Simply the best
RxxktheVote | 11/02/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is my fav album of all time. In all honesty, I have not yet met someone who didn't love this band live or on CD. It's one of those rare albums that is able to bring so many different scenes and sounds together."
Different Than What I Expected
Bill Lumbergh | Initech | 04/10/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first though of Death By Stereo as yet "another carbon copy punk rock band", and I didn't listen to their music. I learned a lesson. Don't judge music by their album covers. It's the music that counts. I actually love this band. "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Salvation" and "Getting It Off My Chest" are great tracks, but I like "Desperation Train". This music is a mix of Atreyu and Rise Against, both good bands. The vocals aren't the best, but the music definitely makes up for it. Buy this and any album by this band. Also, there's a new album coming out by these guys really soon!"
Corey haim rules
RxxktheVote | maryland | 01/24/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Death By Stereo are the missing link between Iron Maiden and Madball. Their style consists of punk rock speed, hardcore break downs, and lush guitar arrangements... yet somehow they make it work. Singer Ephrem has a distinctive voice, another anomaly in today's scene. I guess they're lumped into the hxc category, but Death By Stereo are original, write great songs, and deserve alot more recognition. Best tracks: Testorone Makes the World Go Round, Holding Sixty Dollars on a Burning BridgeIf you dig this, check out their debut "if Looks Could Kill I'd Watch You Die", good stuff"