Artista: The Devil Wears Prada Album: With Roots Above and Branches Below

Anno: 2009
Tempo: 44:17

Una critica dell'album With Roots Above and Branches Below di The Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada is an American metalcore band formed in 2005. With their heavy screams, breakdowns, and guitar riffs, the band has gained popularity in the metalcore genre. In this blog post, we will be reviewing their album With Roots Above and Branches Below, released in 2009. We will be discussing the best songs on the album and the context in which it was created. We'll also be analyzing the band's performance on this album and their style as a whole. If you're a metalcore fan, keep reading to see if this album is worth adding to your playlist.

With Roots Above and Branches Below was released in 2009, following their previous album Plagues. The album was produced by Joey Sturgis and released under the label Ferret Music. The album features 11 tracks, and the sound shifts towards a more melodic direction, unlike their previous albums. The opening track, Sassafras, features a heavy guitar riff that showcases the band's signature sound. The album's best track, Assistant to the Regional Manager, demonstrates the band's use of breakdowns and heavy riffs.

One of the most beautiful songs on the album is I Hate Buffering. It stands apart from the other songs with its clean vocals and the instrumentals—a great touch on the album. The song Dez Moines is another example of the band's unique style, with the perfect balance of melodic vocals and instrumentals. Wapakalypse is also worth mentioning because of its beautiful guitar intro, and the heavy use of drums and vocals in the chorus.

Despite the critical acclaim of With Roots Above and Branches Below, some have argued that it feels underwhelming compared to the previous albums. This critique mainly comes from die-hard fans, who argue that the band has lost its original essence with this album. The use of slower tempos and clean vocals was not what the audience expected from the band, and the production quality was not on the same level as the previous albums.

In conclusion, With Roots Above and Branches Below is a unique addition to The Devil Wears Prada's discography. Although some fans remained unimpressed with the album, it shows the band's willingness to experiment with new sounds, and not remain stuck on the same style. The album features some of the band's best tracks and has gained them a wider audience. Despite the critiques, it's safe to say that the band did a great job on this album, and it's worth checking out, even if you're not a metalcore fan.