“The Day The Devil Fooled The World” comes to light from the (dare I say) enigmatic mind of Brad Cox. Breaking free of the collective that is ‘Skitzo Calypso’, Brad branched out into what became “We Love The Underground”; a side-project that seems to have allowed him to reach out into a new depth of music and expression.
With the help of fellow Skitzo Calypso member Gary Holmes, Cox has broken through to a dangerous element in music and boldly walked out with a masterpiece. Yes, masterpiece. With so many elements to this CD in its entirety makes me feel obligated to deem it as nothing less. As a musician myself, I have been blown away.
The rebellious lyrics that have blatantly defied those of modern music have been positioned in every song to emulate the thoughts, passions or perhaps even visions of Cox’s mind. As a listener I immediately sensed that a message has been sent out for me to decipher in my own way…and I loved it. The open and yet forceful message of every song could leave you speechless and wanting more.
Every song seems to have its own formula for perfection and purpose for being written. “The Ties” for example, really sticks with me. The powerful transition into the chorus is breathtaking but brings you right back with a strong, catchy vocal melody that sticks with you. The calm and serene intro of “The Comedown” is almost immediately replaced with a powerful change that keeps you hooked until the end. Somehow, in almost some sinister way, every song grabs you.
Maybe…just maybe the devil really HAS fooled the world. Fooled us into pressing that repeat button and opening our ears; perhaps even our eyes and convinced us…to love the underground.
- Mike Kirby
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“The Day The Devil Fooled The World” comes to light from the (dare I say) enigmatic mind of Brad Cox. Breaking free of the collective that is ‘Skitzo Calypso’, Brad branched out into what became “We Love The Underground”; a side-project that seems to have allowed him to reach out into a new depth of music and expression.
With the help of fellow Skitzo Calypso member Gary Holmes, Cox has broken through to a dangerous element in music and boldly walked out with a masterpiece. Yes, masterpiece. With so many elements to this CD in its entirety makes me feel obligated to deem it as nothing less. As a musician myself, I have been blown away.
The rebellious lyrics that have blatantly defied those of modern music have been positioned in every song to emulate the thoughts, passions or perhaps even visions of Cox’s mind. As a listener I immediately sensed that a message has been sent out for me to decipher in my own way…and I loved it. The open and yet forceful message of every song could leave you speechless and wanting more.
Every song seems to have its own formula for perfection and purpose for being written. “The Ties” for example, really sticks with me. The powerful transition into the chorus is breathtaking but brings you right back with a strong, catchy vocal melody that sticks with you. The calm and serene intro of “The Comedown” is almost immediately replaced with a powerful change that keeps you hooked until the end. Somehow, in almost some sinister way, every song grabs you.
Maybe…just maybe the devil really HAS fooled the world. Fooled us into pressing that repeat button and opening our ears; perhaps even our eyes and convinced us…to love the underground.
- Mike Kirby
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