"Darkness Come Alive"
Deathwish Inc.
The worldwide scuttlebutt has pegged this new Doomriders’ album as being “less fun” than its predecessor, "Black Thunder." Apparently this generation needs to have its hand held through the process of partying with bands like Municipal Waste (no disrespect) who let their audience know, both in song and on stage, exactly how and when to get annihilated. Sure, Darkness Come Alive doesn’t put forth anything quite as self-aware as “Ride or Die” and “Fuck This Shit” and its atmosphere is, well, a little darker. But anthems like “Come Alive” and “Jealous God” refute any message board-naysay and show that maturing as an artist doesn’t have to suck; both tracks bring it with a now seamlessly fashioned high-voltage rock that is all smiles – however devilish. The fun is still here, kids. Its grade is just slightly higher.When did it become so difficult to slam brews to thunderous Entombed riffs, sweet Thin Lizzy leads, and a crustier Danzig croon? If you couldn’t see this as a rhetorical question, it is an indication that the scope of our current recession extends far beyond the economy. Perhaps this album can be your reeducation in the special communion between rogue celebration and music. (West Coast Choppers apparel is strictly prohibited.)
-- Dave Woods
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