Though it definitely could have done without the " Check yourself before you wreck yourself " at the end, it's still a highlight. It's much more poppy this time around, with some "oh oh"'s thrown in, along with some distortion on the vocals here and there. Surprisingly, these are some of the top remixes on the disc. There are even a few head-scratchers along the way. A little weird as Relient K's style isn't exactly dance or close to it at all , but Thiessen does give "The First Time" a nice makeover.
The beginning is slightly off beat, and he added a little bit of humor when he adds the lines " Cold chillin' for the first time, thuggin' up for the first time, cold chillin' for the second time, make it rain for the first time.
Then Lauren Olds takes the semi-rocky "Wake The Dead," drops the guitars, and gives it a pretty catchy beat, possibly improving on the original which wasn't expected at all anywhere on the entire disc.
Their rendition is closer to the original than Suarez's, but not so close that it's just a carbon copy. It's a little more upbeat, and decidedly more dancey. Rausch remixed what made for a highlight on Dance or Die , "Radiator. There's some nice synth in the beginning, and some added guitar at times which sounds nice. The only problem is the way he made the snare drum sound throughout almost the whole track.
As mentioned earlier, the Family not only present some remix tracks, but they also went and created an entirely new song for us. At first, you almost wouldn't believe that it was Soul Glow and Crouton on vocals, but once you listen more, you can decipher it enough to recognize them.
Don't expect anything spiritual it's mainly just about cruising , but expect an amazing beat and some dirty south vocals. Normally, when you hear a song like this and every song from the artist is about the same thing , the artist can easily be dismissed as talentless.
But given that that isn't the topic in every FF5 song they just like to have fun every once in a while , "Ghostride The Whip" doesn't end up being a waste of time. Dance or Die With A Vengeance has its ups and its downs. There are some incredible beats throughout with great sound quality and production , along with some tracks that fulfill their intentions by making you want to dance followed by getting yourself up and actually dancing. But some of the remixes are hard to get into once you're already familiar with the original version.
If you have an attachment to a particular song or songs , hearing someone mess with them is a big deal and its hard to enjoy the new take on them.
It may be different, but the more you listen, the more you start to enjoy it, and you start realizing that all the remixes are good in their own right. Being different isn't what affects the overall quality of the project. And for the most part, each artist did a really good job with their respective song. It definitely won't win back any of the fans that were disappointed at Dance or Die 's style change, but it's definitely a recommendation for real fans of the band and not just the casual Family Force 5 listener.
JFH Music Review. Less than a year since the release of Family Force 5 traded in their signature crunk styling for a more dance feel on their sophomore album, Dance Or Die , the fearsome five are releasing a follow-up remix project. The results are mixed, although many of the songs are now more dance-floor friendly, but the rock edge that helps define Family Force 5 is greatly missed from several tracks save for RED's slight remix of "Radiator".
The lone new track, "Ghostride the Whip" takes the band into an entirely new gangsta rap direction that doesn't sound like the best fit for the Atlanta boys, but they manage to pull it off for what is hopefully just a one-time deal for this project. JFH Sponsor Spot. Music News Headlines. This Message Edited On I'll probably be seeing this band some time this weekend at a festival. I may or may not feign over-the-top fanboyism for my own amusementThis Message Edited On Family Force 5 Dance or Die 2.
Review Summary: A mindlessly fun and catchy CD. What did you expect from a CD called "Dance or Die"? Rank: 0 for Having seen Family Force 5 Which will from now on be referred to as "FF5" live by accident, I can say that, yes, their live show is the band's strength.
Maybe it was the band's incredible energy, or maybe it was the fact that they seemed to know how ridiculous every song they where playing was, I can't be sure, but FF5's great show resulted in me picking up "Dance or Die". Unfortunately, from the first track, you soon find out that the band needs to spend more time on their music, and less time on their show. The CD's opener "Dance or Die" starts with with a catchy riff with some keyboard in the back ground.
The verse slows down, but goes into an infectiously catchy chorus. It's a bit hard to tell if Solomon's rambling about dancing being his weapon is supposed to be funny, or if he's actually serious, which brings us to the primary issue with this CD. With FF5's last release "Business up Front, Party in the Back", there was never a question if the band wanted to be taken seriously or if they were making fun of themselves and dance music in general.
Don't expect anything deep or powerful lyrically here, FF5 only wants to build catchy dance music, and doesn't seem to care what the cost might be. The CD's lyrics go from passable, to laughably terrible, like in the song "Party Foul" "Don't try to mess with my girlfriend I'm here to call you out You try to hit on my girl That's what I call a party foul" Ouch.
For the most part, the CD is fairly fast paced music, with the occasional song slowing things down, most notably "Share It With Me". It starts with a fun sounding piano and drum intro, that leads into some fairly good vocals. This isn't a bad song, but it feels a bit out of place with the generally quick pace of the songs before and after it.
There's really nothing more to say about this CD, except that every song is catchy in at least some way. If catchy music is a plus for you, then I could recommend this CD. If you're looking for something deep and meaningful, you'll be disappointed, but c'mon, it's dance music, what did you really expect? My Epic I Am Undone. Every Avenue Shh.
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