Chris Caffery Faces
Black Lotus Records 2004
By Jason Jordan
Savatage. Okay, now that that is out of the way, I can begin the review.
I kind of wince when I see a double-disc album to review; they take up more time than the usual forty-minute album. Dont get me wrong. It can be a blessing if the band is worthy of accolades. But, in the case of Chris Caffery, a hearty pat on the back will do just fine.
After listening to Cafferys vocal presentation and perusing his lyrics I think of him as a Devin Townsend Lite. Hes got the same aura about him as Devin, but really cant hold a candle to the maniacal Canadian. Maybe its familiarity that counts, though. Several numbers on Faces are hard rock songs that utilize guitar leads (performed exclusively by Caffery), sufficient drumming, and hokey lyrics. Pisses Me Off is endearing due precisely to the quirky beat and the humorous lyrics. Nevertheless, a disc full of the aforementioned would most assuredly become grating after a handful of minutes. The Fall, contrarily, has a very cool beginning. Music Man sees Caffery take a chance accompanying acoustic guitar, rather than the distortion-laden music hes used to. If you cant get satiated from the seventy-six minute long Faces, youre in luck because the bonus disc God Damn War should hold you over until the apocalypse. Strangely enough, I found the second disc to be superior to the first. The former is noticeably more aggressive and heavier; but be aware that stomaching Chris Cafferys political views is an absolute necessity. Fool, Fool is Pantera-esque, while Saddamize has a convincing, Arabian feel. I is a plodding composition. Amazing Grace is pretty much botched by Cafferys overuse of vibrato. Curtains the last song on the bonus disc is plain weird. Thats permissible, though.
Boy are you going to enjoy Faces if youre a loyal fan of Chris Caffery. If his repertoire doesnt seem to be within your preferences, then youll potentially glean some enjoyment from the aforesaid record. In any case, the group is neither brilliant nor appalling.
7/10
Official Chris Caffery website
Official Black Lotus Records website
Black Lotus Records 2004
By Jason Jordan
Savatage. Okay, now that that is out of the way, I can begin the review.
I kind of wince when I see a double-disc album to review; they take up more time than the usual forty-minute album. Dont get me wrong. It can be a blessing if the band is worthy of accolades. But, in the case of Chris Caffery, a hearty pat on the back will do just fine.
After listening to Cafferys vocal presentation and perusing his lyrics I think of him as a Devin Townsend Lite. Hes got the same aura about him as Devin, but really cant hold a candle to the maniacal Canadian. Maybe its familiarity that counts, though. Several numbers on Faces are hard rock songs that utilize guitar leads (performed exclusively by Caffery), sufficient drumming, and hokey lyrics. Pisses Me Off is endearing due precisely to the quirky beat and the humorous lyrics. Nevertheless, a disc full of the aforementioned would most assuredly become grating after a handful of minutes. The Fall, contrarily, has a very cool beginning. Music Man sees Caffery take a chance accompanying acoustic guitar, rather than the distortion-laden music hes used to. If you cant get satiated from the seventy-six minute long Faces, youre in luck because the bonus disc God Damn War should hold you over until the apocalypse. Strangely enough, I found the second disc to be superior to the first. The former is noticeably more aggressive and heavier; but be aware that stomaching Chris Cafferys political views is an absolute necessity. Fool, Fool is Pantera-esque, while Saddamize has a convincing, Arabian feel. I is a plodding composition. Amazing Grace is pretty much botched by Cafferys overuse of vibrato. Curtains the last song on the bonus disc is plain weird. Thats permissible, though.
Boy are you going to enjoy Faces if youre a loyal fan of Chris Caffery. If his repertoire doesnt seem to be within your preferences, then youll potentially glean some enjoyment from the aforesaid record. In any case, the group is neither brilliant nor appalling.
7/10
Official Chris Caffery website
Official Black Lotus Records website
