"Separation of Church and Fate" from Death on Two Wheels
Review by Kyle Furuta
I have just listened to Death on Two Wheels' album, Separation of Church and Fate, and suffice it to say, I just didn't know what to expect. When I did listen to it, I was pleasantly surprised to find out the Death on Two Wheels is not a hardcore heavy metal band with incoherent screams. Although, with songs like Calling Us All Back Home, it is very easy to catch yourself perilously close to headbanging in-tempo with the song.
Sadly, even though it is thoroughly easy to imagine any of Death on Two Wheels' songs on a classic rock station, they are lacking in true originality. One must admit, however, that true originality is hard to come by. The music is very easy listen to, as long as you're into dark, cliched lyrics and guitar riffs reminiscent of oh so many rockbands from the 70s and 80s.
Having said that, I am fully prepared to play this music as I woo my lady-friend into a casual love-making session. I would not be too surprised that at some point Death on Two Wheels will have made it to the proverbial top.
This is music with a southern rock feel, with perhaps a touch of metal, although the bands capacity of range in music style is broader than most bands can boast. Trae Vedder's vocals give each song a distinct and personal feel, which make the lyrics seem more real.
Overall, I think Death On Two Wheels is the kind of music you would probably enjoy having on your iPod, but make no mistake, they are far from a necessity.

adam keen
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