Search - The Blood Brothers :: Young Machetes (Deluxe Reissue)

These Boys Just Got It

LeftManOut | TheCityThatNeverSleeps, FL | 10/10/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"These Blood Brothers just continue to keep me coming back for more. "Burn Piano Island, Burn" made me a fan, and "Crimes" was a thoroughly interesting listen, but with "Young Machetes" the band may have finally combined all the elements of their sound into one completely unique package. Sure "Young Machetes" brings back a lot of the abrasiveness of "Burn...", but it also pulls a lot from its more experimental counterpart, "Crimes." I believe that Wheelchair Assassin gave the best explanation of the Blood Brothers sound I've ever heard with this statement:



"Gang of Four meets the Dillinger Escape Plan meets the Pixies meets the Mars Volta... with helium!"



One who is unaccustomed to the unique brand of rock that the Blood Brothers play may be turned off upon first listen. The vocals are extremely shrill, the music is often times frantic and off key, and there's virtually no basic structure to any of the songs. Oh and it's noisy. Doesn't sound like a recipe for easy listening does it? However what the Blood Brothers lack in immediate like-ability, they completely make up for in playback value. I can't remember ever being bored with any Blood Bros record so far. And "Young Machetes" does a fine job of following that standard.



"Set Fire To The Face On Fire" and "Vital Beach" sound just like vintage Blood Bros circa their "Burn.." era, while experimental numbers like "Street Wars/Exotic Foxholes" and "1,2,3,4 Guitars" sound like they could have easily fit in with the last record. However don't most listeners want something relatively new with each listen? With that, The Blood Brothers don't disappoint. "Rat Rider", "Laser Life", "Nausea Shreds Yr Head" and "You're The Dream Unicorn!" all do a fine job of demonstrating exactly the kind of mash-up sound the band seems to have been going for on this record. Plenty of fury combined with thoughtful bits of melody and cohesiveness. Sounds like a perfect combination to me! Instrumentally the Bros continue to be both unique and talented, and everything from their shattering guitar riffs to their angular drumming is still perfectly in tact. They continue to be extremely creative musicians in the field. Just listen to any song on this record.



More or less if you've enjoyed any of the band's previous output, "Young Machetes" is probably going to be a well received album for your collection. While it's not some glorious "Burn Piano Island, Burn" meets "Crimes" mash-up, it does a great job of combining previous elements of their sound and still expanding it miles it opposite directions. It's best to be familiar with their sound before diving into this one. Otherwise you might end up wondering just what you've gotten yourself into.... Don't be surprised if you like it though."

Such a great cd, especially for BB fans

D. A. Deku | Hoffman Estates, IL United States | 12/29/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The reviewer a few down mentioned Young Machetes being to "tame" compared to Blodd Brothers earlier stuff, and i totally agree, but that's not to say it still isn't good. I miss the old stuff like March On Electric Children, This Audultry is Ripe, and even their EP (which was a crazy mess, but a great mess) but thats not to say that this isn't Blood Brothers Anymore. Some songs on here bring you back to the older days such You're The Dream Unicorn, Rat Rider, and Nausea Shreds Your Head. But about 2/3 of the album is more of a catchy softer(in relation to old BB) soud that is easy to like on the first listen.

For anyone who has not listened to the Blood Brothers and are thinking of getting into them, get this cd or crimes first. Download these songs from this cd first:

-We Ride Skeletal Lightning

-Lazer Life

-Camouflage, Camouflage

-Spit shine Your Black Cluds

-and Lift The Viel, Kiss The Tank.



this is one of my favorite BB albums, despite the change from their older albums. If you like blood brothers I reccomend hearing these bands: Soiled Doves, Neon Blonde, Head Wound City, and The Plot To Blow Up The Eiffel Tower."

Damn

A. Graupmann | ohio | 03/06/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I got to see the Blood Brothers when they toured with ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead this past year, and I must say, their live show is pretty awesome/terrifying/intense/inspiring/LOUD. Whatever their show was, it compelled me to check out the band's records.



I chose "Young Machetes" simply because it has "Set Fire To The Face On Fire" on it, which was their set opener, and it fried my face off (literally, I have no face anymore). It impressively does the same on record too, no small achievement. The rest of the record really impressed me as well - the band shows a lot of diversity, not just relying on screeching noise, but also experimenting with a very large assortment of different sounds.



The inherant problem with a band like the Blood Brothers is that the noise can be somewhat exhausting to listen to. It's not a record that you can throw on every day, but when that certain mood strikes you, nothing fits like Young Machetes.



Even at their most exhausting, the Blood Brothers are a million times more interesting than most other bands in any genre right now. Any fans of either eardrum blasting, anti-everything rock or just plain creative, unique music would highly suit themselves to give this record a listen."