Diva Destruction - Exposing the Sickness (14 tracks) +Album Reviews

Diva Disposable

Michael J Harper | Covina, CA United States | 11/22/2003

(1 out of 5 stars)

"Can anyone say "Switchblade Symphony"? I love Switchblade Symphony! I needed all 3 SS CD's in my player to get over this. This could have easliy been a single remixed a dozen times. There is no varriation and not a hint of growth from that early 90's style darkwave goth-snooze. The album sounds like remix's of "Bad Trash" from SS's "Serpentine Gallery" Isn't growing and changing what music should be all about? I guess the Diva fills in a gap or 2 for some people but for anyone with interest in contrast change or creativity then judge it by its cover. Another Disposable goth chic with nothing interesting to do or say. She's not even that interesting looking so the pictures wont do it either(although she does look hot on the cover of "Passions Price" which I heard is a much better CD that I wont buy anyway).Oh well, I spent money on a hype so Im the only one with nothing gained from this purchase. Do yourself a heaping favor and if you dont already know them... buy all 3 "Switchblade Symphony" CD's, ignore all comparisons to "Siouxsie and the Banshees"(Siouxsie was dynamic and original, NOTHING like this) and tell the Diva if you see her to listen to a zillion other forms of music to get a clue of a unique sound and use it. I seriously wish Debra luck! I love to have my mind changed!"

You're My Sickness

Erica Anderson | Minneapolis, MN | 03/16/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Diva Destruction is another band that I just had to check out without having to listening to their music. I was intrigued by what I have read about them on Metropolis Record's website. It also helped that they are signed to my favorite record label so I had some inkling to what the band sounded like...somewhat. I bought the cd last Thursday and since then I have been listening to the cd non-stop... The in your face production from Scott Humphrey and Frank Gryner knocked me off my feet. I haven't heard such clean production as what I just heard on "Exposing the Sickness". Debra Fogarty's vocals (w/back up vocals from Sharon Blackstone) reminded me a lot of Siouxsie Sioux and Tina and Susan from Switchblade Symphony. Very powerful. Debra could put a lot of today's singers to shame. The bass, drums, guitars, and programming blended well, a mixture of rock and industrial music. As I am listening to "Exposing the Sickness" again, Diva Destruction reminds me a lot like their fellow labelmates Clan of Xymox and Bella Morte but with female lead singer, especially Bella Morte but with more programming and less guitars. I loved "Exposing the Sickness" right from the get go with the first track "Heathcliff". My favorite songs off this album has to be the remix to "When Trees Would Dance" (as well as the original version), "Tempter", "Valley of the Scars", and "Hypocrite". I definitely plan on acquiring their first album as well as future releases from the band in the near future."

Oh, God, she's writing another album? BRING BACK SEVERINA!!

Valezka | 10/26/2005

(1 out of 5 stars)

"I loved Passion's Price. I really did; catchy tunes, great vocals (the Severina chick kicked ass) and each song sounded like a separate track! Wowee! But this second album I rolled my eyes at constantly. Why, the lyrics were the worst I've read since Vanilla Ice, the vocals were the exact same in each and every song, and the topic? Yes, he was a jerk, now get over it. My best advice for Debra Fogarty is to bring back Sev so she can inspire her to put out something worth purchasing. Oh yeah, and to post pictures of other people (she isn't a one-man band, is she?) besides herself on the website."

Not good,not bad

Aya | Netherlands | 02/13/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is not great,but it's ok. My favorites on this CD are Tempter and Heathcliff. I bought this CD because I liked "The Passion's price" very much,but I think The Passions Price is way better.

Anyway',it's still not bad."

Review of the record from the studio drummer - AntheM

anthematica | Los Angeles, California | 02/11/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This D.D. recording marks the third promotion of drum tracks I am a part of on Amazon.com (see File Underwater and Click /Anand Clique = other projects I have recorded,performed,promoted,etc.). My first review of such works... This is a wonderful recording to get your hands on but as much as I would like to give this 5 stars, my own integrity aims at 4, as it is far from perfect... The drums and cymbals were recorded in one day (11 tracks) under the pretense that the engineer and production team could edit any minor details (effects, china cymbal punch ins,etc.) Due to the cost of making this record, many drum parts were not only missed by those present at the final mixing sessions (Valley of the Scars, Stolen Bliss) but parts are just plain non-existent from the final recording (floor tom solo in Survive is missing the "call and answer" marching snare drum pass, Hihats/shakers with china type accents missing in Sickness...) Very frustrating to know this record has so much more buried in ProTools files somewhere, never to be heard... Scott Humphrey made what he had to work with sound amazing! I am pleased to hear all that he has done as his sound really makes the drums rock on this album! A gem on this recording is called Forgotten, and is the only track I feel presents a vibe/sound that probably should have been throughout the record. Just my opinion/review here... Benn Ra has written some wonderful tracks with Debra (her voice sounds great throughout the recording) on this recording so hopefully the Title (1970's cover font) and Artwork don't discourage people from buying this. In summary, I enjoyed the challenge of recording this in one day with one to two takes per track. Very positive to work with Benn in the studio creatively as it was the first time I recorded with my drumkit set up backwards/left-handed. Look for them on tour with a new line up ( I believe Sharon has left the band again and a third drummer takes on timing, giant-sized stage prop setup and luggage duties...) in their live interpretations of this music with the sequences from the record. If you love technology and the manufacturing of music in lieu of artistry, this record will please you. Thanks for reading this and enjoy the recorded performances!..."

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