Following up on the success of their debut album, Mis-An-Thrope, Phoenix alternative metal band, DED have surprise released a two song EP of new material, entitled Mannequin Eyes.
The first official single, “A Mannequin Idol (Lullaby)” is an emotionally charged and heavy track that builds upon the infectious energy of their debut, however they take things to the next level lyrically as they take on the music industry, particularly, the mainstream pop scene. With lyrics like, “You just want a pretty face to sing you a song, a lullaby to turn you on”, the band is pulling no punches.
The second track is my favorite on the EP. “Eyes Sewn Shut” is going to be a huge success on modern heavy rock and metal stations across the country. Starting off with haunting piano and melancholic vocals, the song immediately explodes into heavy and melodic greatness. The chorus easily stayed with me after the first listen. It’s a wonderful track that really makes you think and question the reality of everything you thought you knew.
With the release of Mannequin Eyes, DED are well on their way to cementing themselves as major players in the hard rock and metal world. Armed with material like these that show so much growth, it won’t be long before they are on the lips and in the ears of the music loving masses.
Rating: 9/10 Stars.
I’m Music Magazine Writer Jason “Supes” Mesa
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