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Aug 29, 2018The rockabilly melody and Southern Gothic themes reference an era of simplicity and provocation. The Devil Makes Three's lyrical analogies in Chains Are Broken are thought provoking emotional medicine.
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Aug 24, 2018Once the shock of the bigger, bolder sound fades, Chains Are Broken reveals itself as a perhaps inevitable maturation for the Devil Makes Three, one that broadens their horizons while retaining their vigor, humor, and heart.
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UncutAug 21, 2018Pete Bernahrd's songs speak of humanity facing insanity in many forms. [Oct 2018, p.27]
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Aug 21, 2018Chains Are Broken ends up being another excellent addition to the band's already-strong recent run of albums.
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Aug 21, 2018The more sophisticated Chains are Broken reflects a willingness to push beyond the somewhat cult audience The Devil Makes Three has accumulated, into a wider framework without abandoning their reputable roots. While it may be a bit jarring on initial spin, the risk has paid off.
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Aug 21, 2018While Bernhard and his colleagues--bassist Lucia Turino, guitarist Cooper McBean and new recruit, touring drummer Stefan Amidon--are intent on conveying these tales of darkness and despair, their upbeat approach, flush with propulsive rhythms and distorted guitars, suggests a punk-like persona and a devil-may-care distinction, one that distracts and departs from any deeper meaning.