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Artist: Rev Theory
Album: Light It Up
Label: Interscope
Playtime: 39:29 min
Genre: Rock
URL: http://www.myspace.com/revtheory
Rip date: 2008-06-03
Street date: 2008-06-10
Size: 69.67 MB
Type: Normal
Quality: 234 kbps / 4410kHz / Joint Stereo
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Some bands take years to write and record that first record. You only make
your debut once. Certain acts nail it right off the bat, find the groove, the
move, the message, the splendor and the blunder and oh yeah, the wonder. The
Doors and Pearl Jam found it in a flash. So did Guns N Roses. Revelation
Theory, however, did not.
Make no mistake, Truth is Currency the bands 2005 toe-dip into the ocean
of professional rock n roll, produced by Grammy winner Paul Ebersold (3
Doors Down, Saliva) is no slouch. Its an honest, raw, somewhat timid yet
well-intentioned effort. Highlighted by the gritty Slowburn, the LP did
what a virgin indie (Element Records) release is supposed to. It put the band
on the road, in a van, with a pizza and Pepsi diet and taught them the
priceless art of how to judiciously juggle the back bunk when a local lady
demands a personal tour of the bus. In other words, Truth is Currency
permitted Revelation Theory a glimpse of the dream or in romantic terms, a
career.
Young acts get so Tsunami-ed by the illusion that because they have a record
and a tour, their ~love~ suddenly stopped producing an obnoxious aroma. Take it
from a fly whose buzzed around these walls since commissioning the review of
The Crues Too Fast for Love for CHIC Magazine in 1983, no glory cometh to
the lazy or entitled. Too Fast sucked in many ways except one: Its raw,
uncaring, attitude ignited the 80s glam metal movement all the delight and
decadence that came with it. The Crue also toured their tattooed leather
trousers off and Nikki Sixx never stopped writing. In 1990, evolution spawned
Dr. Feelgood, a hard rock masterpiece.
Which brings us to the purpose of my inhaling this rarefied air of corporate
composition. I ~censored~ LOVE the second, brave, loud, crunchy, hook-sick,
bombastic, Appetite-inspired long play from the band once called Revelation
Theory but who now simply go by the brilliantly ambiguous moniker, Rev
Theory. My theory is that Rich Luzzi, Julien Jorgensen, Dave Agoglia, Matt
McCloskey and Ricky Lixx arent that hung up on names. Revelation,
revolution, revulsion, reversion, reverence just call em Rev then shut the
~censored~ up and prepare to rock.
Do you know how often a vintage-riffed, throat-blazing anthem comes along?
The kind of song that whether its cranking off your stereo or pummeling you
live from the stage, it demands your heartfelt, fist-pumping participation?
You must join in the chorus or the shame is just too much to bear? Gimme a
Hell/Gimme a Yeah/Stand Up Right now! Track one on Rev Theorys triumphant
new LP, Light it Up, is destined to be a concert call to action that will
raise the roofs off every building these east coast-bred rockers invade on
their trek across Planet Rock. Hell Yeah is a raging hard on, poised to
penetrate, and the exquisite pain upon entry symbolizes how good it can feel
when a group of musicians really nail it.
Nothing fuels my faith in rockers more than a band thats paid their dues yet
remains in gratitude for the journey. For three years, Rev Theory toured
tirelessly — opening for the likes of Evanescence, Papa Roach, Buck Cherry
and Saliva vending their humble independent wares to audience members whod
just worked up a good sweat and decent pulse rate. They stood outside venues
before and after shows with CDs, stickers, flyers, and an endless energy to
connect with their organically growing fan base. And when the back of the bus
wasnt vibrating, these boys were writing songs. Really strong songs, the
compost of Light it Up.
Feigning hyperbole and at the risk of being branded biased because Im on
assignment, I say without hesitation that this is one of the strongest
sophomore efforts Ive heard in quite some time. Through the brilliant
production mentoring Brian Howes and Josh Abraham, Rev Theory has blossomed
beautifully. In melody, musicianship and sonic sweetness, Light it Up smokes
like a Rastafarian reefer.
Wanted Man, Falling Down, and the monstrous title track snap the neck
with whiplash force. Lead singer Rich and bassist Matty combine to form a
vocal powerhouse, harrowingly harmonious in their two-prong tonsil attack
that marries gloriously with Juliens locomotive rhythms and Daves
thunderous skins. But my most beloved foray into frenetic fun is Favorite
Disease. This song is so infectious; it may indeed prove to be hazardous to
ones health.
Okay, all cuteness aside, Rev Theory did not just appear on the radar like a
UFO blip and has no designs on being the next big thing or fad-driven flavor
of the minute. They could give a ~censored~. . Like so many serendipitous street
stories, this one was written outside the lines. Dave, Julien and I have
been friends since college, says Rich. One night we met at this bar and
started singing cover songs and Julien said, Dude, I had no idea you had
such great pipes.
The back-story of a rock group isnt what catches your attention or keeps you
engaged. A million bands and a million tales some make it, some dont, most
never get the chance what matters is the music. What always matters is the
music. The music and the ears upon which those tunes are falling, also known
as the proud and loyal fan. Rev Theory is conscious of that reality because
they are fans themselves. Recording and performing are scared trusts they
collectively cherish. Light it Up passed through them from beyond the beyond.
Now its yours. Revel in that.
- Track List —————————————————————- -
01. Hell Yeah ( 4:07)
02. Favorite Disease ( 3:41)
03. Light It Up ( 4:13)
04. Broken Bones ( 4:26)
05. Headlights ( 3:15)
06. Wanted Man ( 3:41)
07. Ten Years ( 3:43)
08. Falling Down ( 4:04)
09. You’re The One ( 4:20)
10. Far From Over ( 3:59)
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