Creature Feature - Greatest Show Unearthed (CD)

All Music Guide

For the most part, ‘horror rock' has become synonymous with a bunch of ghoulishlooking dudes cranking out high decibel heavy metal. It seems like the whole Goth movement of the ‘80s is pretty darn neglected but it did spawn its fair amount of horror movie buffs that decided to pick up instruments, which instead, followed a more new waveish path. And its this style that the Los Angeles based duo, Creature Feature, is most closely aligned with. But as evidenced by their 2007 full length debut, ‘The Greatest Show Unearthed,' the group (which features members Curtis RX and Erik X) also have a bit of a Danny Elfman/Tim Burton thing going on, as well. Slithering synths, bopping beats, highly processed guitars, and vocals that come off as almost a nerdysounding Marilyn Manson are on display throughout especially on the title track, "Six Foot Deep," and "A Gorey Demise." Add to it (expectedly) horror movieesque lyrics, and you have a fine soundtrack for your next Halloween party. - Greg Prat...o, All Music Guide Read more Less