Rackets & Drapes
Candyland
Reviewed by Chad Olson
"These guys are like a Christian Marilyn Manson," I would say to passers-by at Creation Fest. Heads would turn, eyes would widen, and I was ostracized. Manson is a taboo name in the Christian industry. But, these guys have the inevitable pleasure of wearing this tag. The Christian music scene has needed something like this for several years. This 11-song disc, Candyland, is full of heavy riffs, dissonant noises, and various gothic pandemonium. Kind of creepy at times. Kind of happy at times. Kind of kicks at times...well, maybe all the time! My favorite track: "Milk And Cookies," with its hard-as-a-brick riffs ripping throughout. Since I am being paid to be a critic, my only draw-back is in the seemingly obvious similarities to some of Manson's actual songs. But, hey, this is awesome stuff, so who cares? These guys need some major label attention. You very well may need to see these guys live. You very well may need this album. You know who you are. You should write for ordering info (PO Box100632, Denver CO 80250-0632). I'm not pushy. Really.