...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead - Tao Of The Dead

Although Trail of Dead have yet to top their critically acclaimed 2002 album Source Tags & Codes, no one can say it's for a lack of trying. Tao of the Dead is their seventh full length and was recorded in only ten days. Stripping down to a quartet, Tao of the Dead showcases Trail of Dead's most guitar heavy sound in years. The galloping riffs of "Introduction: Let Us Experiment" set the tone for the rest of the album, as pounding drums and swirling guitars accent singer Conrad Keeley's voice on "Pure Radio Cosplay," and "Summer of All Dead Souls" and "Cover The Days Like A Tidal Wave" continue that trend with an even harsher punk rock-reminiscent delivery from Keeley and riffs that are as complex as they are catchy. Yes, it's true that Trail of Dead will probably never match their prior success, but Tao of the Dead is proof that maybe it's a good thing that they haven't given up on themselves just yet.

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Recommended Tracks: "Pure Radio Cosplay," "Cover The Days Like A Tidal Wave," "The Wasteland."