Rx Bandits - Resignation (Bonus DVD) (Digipak) (CD)

an album about revolution

By Jon  Aug 1, 2003

This album is about social, political and musical revolution. In a world full of over-produced pop, Rx Bandits dare to do what few are doing today, make good music. This album has a genuine sense of inspiration that is lacking in today's scene.... Lead singer/songwriter Matt Embree is fed up with a superficial and apathetic American culture, and wants to force feed you the Red Pill. The picture he paints although critical is not full of dispair, regret, negativity or hopelessness like that of the emo or nu metal scene. Its an album that has hope for the a better future, a message (that in itself is something a lot of today's music lacks) of hope.Although its hard to classify the sound on this album, there is the distinctive prog-reggae sound that was hinted at on the Rx Bandits' previous (and just as good, if not arguably better) release Progress that sets the Rx Bandits in a league of their own. Musically this album is a logical progression from the last. Taking its best elements and trying to see how far it can take them. There are a few experiments and the the band is not afraid to jam (this makes for one hell of a live show! if you ever get the chance see these guys live! one of the best shows i've ever seen). Every song is well written and unpredictable. Embree and second guitarist/Keyboardist Steve Choi, have some amazing musical harmonies. This album restored my faith in new music. Its a must have! Read more Less