Music for the Last Day of Your Life

by Dragpipe

Overview

Combining the hip-hop-influenced throb of Korn with the melodic roar of Corrosion of Conformity, Dragpipe enters the music world with the savage Music for the Last Day of Your Life. Utilizing a fairly progressive combination of alternative metal moodiness and rap-rock's production techniques, the band tends to come across edgy and vital even when the material doesn't quite match the energy. The opener, "Puller," is a very Godsmack-esque anthem that features a memorable hook but leaves a little to be desired. The same can't be said for "Simple Minded," the thrashing stoner rock anthem that is blatantly the best song found here. Finally, "Playing for Keeps" is the most mainstream track on the album, featuring Korn-style guitar theatrics and a simplistic chorus that should keep heads banging nicely. For the most part, this offers dynamic stoner rock that isn't afraid to dramatically shift tempo or add bizarre production techniques if it improves the song. On top of that, they have a hidden weapon in vocalist Jai Diablo, who is a genuine talent with his strained roar and claustrophobic lyrics. There's nothing essential here, but as a debut album this gives a clear view into the dirty and drug-influenced world of Dragpipe. ~ Bradley Torreano

Product Details

Release Date:	08/27/2002
Label:	Interscope / Universal Music
UPC:	0606949334123
Rank:	173501

Tracks

1. Puller
2. Glyde Burroughs
3. Quest in Time
4. The Cruise
5. Seeds of Change
6. Simple Minded
7. Tuesday
8. Carnivals and Festivals
9. Fountain of Pain
10. Playing for Keeps
11. Diablo Handshake

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Dragpipe   Primary Artist
Jeno   Bass
Peet Barrera   Drums
Ross Garfield   Drums

Technical Credits

Greg Fidelman   Engineer
Greg Gordon   Editing,Engineer
Dragpipe   Composer
Stephen Marcussen   Mastering
Andrew Alekel   Engineer
Danny Clinch   Photography
Dave Sardy   Mixing,Composer,Producer
Gretchen Anderson   Producer
Jennifer Paola   Production Coordination
Matt Sohl   Layout Design
Richard Garcia   Composer
John Monteleone   Composer
Ross Garfield   Drum Technician
Ted Reiger   Engineer
Michael Genovezos   Composer
Hugo Barrera   Composer
Luigi DePinto   Composer
John Diablo   Composer