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| Sputnikmusic |
 It may be acceptable for a hip-hop album to lead off with "Heads up man, I'm a muthaf*cka holdin’ my head high", but when a rock release does so, it is difficult not to have immediate apprehension concerning what you are in for should you give Rev Theory's third LP 'Justice' a listen. Such assumptions may be inherent within radio-friendly hard-rock offerings anyway, and thus far in their career, the NYC quintet have done nothing to significantly differentiate themselves from the likes of Breaking Benjamin, Seether & Papa Roach, when it comes to the progression of their sound. Their dark, grungy debut was predictably followed by a slicker, more radio-friendly major label release, which not so surprisingly caught the ear of testosterone-fueled World Wrestling Entertainment fans. For all of its adherence to formula, 2008's 'Light It Up' was not as bad as initial listens suggested. Its main issue was that it was so fragmented, an effect most likely caused by having two producers working on the LP. On 'Justice', Rev Theory sensibly stick with one man at the helm, and Terry Date (Soundgarden, Deftones, Pantera) seems a good choice on paper. Their collective decision to attempt a combination of the band's previous two releases is not only theoretically sound, but also pleasingly non-conformist for such an outfit. Unfortunately, the result is just as splintered and conflicted as its predecessor, with Rev Theory being unable to consistently integrate their heavier and catchier elements in a coherent or satisfying manner....full text |
| Thenewreview |
| There is a place bands should be terrified of. It’s a place they should avoid like the plague. A place so full of overused ideas that it reeks of old, stagnant unoriginality. This place is a time warp that takes you back to the early 2000’s when nu-metal and cock rock were at their peak. Rev Theory’s third studio album, Justice, marks the narrow escape of this New York quintet from this gaping hole in time that almost threw their sound into that outdated, desolate place. Rev Theory is by no means new to the hard rock scene. Formed in 2002, they already have two successful albums under their belts, and a legion of supporting fans. Their debut album, Truth is Currency, captivated listeners with heavy riffs and a very nu-metal sound showcased in tracks such as “Slow Burn” or “Take Away.” On their second studio album, Light It Up, they presented an abrupt change in sound and a change of pace, perhaps due to the addition of a new lead guitarist, Rikki Lixx. Their sound was now much more reminiscent of contemporary hard rock and similar to those of widely accessible artists such as Papa Roach or even Breaking Benjamin. It was actually a very welcome change, as Light It Up garnered even more listeners and received some acclaim due to their catchy riffs and lyrics. While Rev Theory’s music wasn’t ground breaking or innovative, they managed to entrance listeners with cock rock anthems such as “Hell Yeah” or “Light It Up,” which quickly were recruited as themes for WWE. The real question is how did this affect Rev Theory’s music, or Justice, for that matter?...full text |
| Evigshed |
| Rev Theory releases today their third studio album Justice (as Rev Theory). The band offers us a killer hard rock record full of infectious metal and rock beats. It is a musical wealth at any levels. Outside of powerful lead single Justice, there is a song that really stands out at the first listen, it is the rock ballad The Fire delivered with emotion, that would deserve the top of the charts. Rich ‘ s emotional raw voice will immediately give you chills. An upcoming hit radio that I highly recommend. Rev Theory excels in this style. They are real masters of the ballads. In fact, the second soaring ballad Say Goodbye is another track not to neglect. Acoustic guitar and electric parts fit very well. Otherwise, the album is damn intense from beginning to end. Excellent harmonies between Matty’s background vocals and lead singer Rich in Never Again , Dead In a Grave, Hangman as in the rest of the album. Two voices put together that work very well. The clear bass lines are also awesome parts not to miss specially in Justice song or in Wicked wonderland. For guitar lovers, they will appreciate the various killer metal riffs along the record as well as the awesome melodic licks. The roaring Hangman and Loaded Gun are fantastic. I love these tracks....full text |
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