Rivkit - A Good Excuse To Die - 2004
Mixed and engineered by Todd
Fitzgerald ( Black Flood Diesel ) at Oarfin Studios
in Minneapolis, MN. This cd
was produced by Rivkit themselves.
Track Listing :
1. 18 Months of
Agony
2. Local Martyr
3. Perfect Murder
4. Recoil
5. Coagulate
6.
Sign of the Times
ENERGY, should be the actual name of this cd. Thats
exactly what it brings to the table. Cd players are afraid when this cd gets
put in becuase of the strength of power displayed by the band on the cd.
My favorite track on the cd is, "Local Martyr" because it combines the best
of Tony E.'s high pitched screaming and melodic harmonic singing. The lyrics
in the song are very heart-felt and could relate to anybody who has been
screwed over and then that person apolgizes and thinks everything will go
back to normal.
I have only had the cd for a short period of time but it
has become a regular of the cd's I listen to on a daily basis. It has
everything a cd should have from a very gifted vocalist, to the back of the
stage where the drummer is killing the beats and laying down some amazing
doubles.
Overal Rating : A must own for any fan of local metal.
In
Conclusion : Go check out and vote for Rivkit in the battle of the bands at
the
Rock nightclub ( Maplewood, MN ) on February 9th, 2005 and pick up a copy
of "A Good Excuse To
Die"
By Cole Young
Ribkit is based in Minnesota
Web Site: www.rivkit.net