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Six Feet Under: Double Dead Redux (Limited Edition) Death Metal Metal Blade Records 2001
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Review
Double Dead Redux: A very simple concept for a release. This not-too-costly compilation release features two live performances by Six Feet Under at two different locations. The audio disc on this acts more as a companion piece to the "bonus" DVD that comes along with this release, and features a somewhat changed set list, having two additional songs and a different finale track then the DVD performance does. First up is the audio disc, which sounds great, clearly being recorded from the sound board. There really is nothing wrong with this set list as this one features a lot of the classic and infamous Six Feet Under tracks that the fans know and love, and just has a superb quality that shows the band at their best. It would have been nice to have this set end with the track "Torture Killer" as well, considering it's the band's most well known track, making this the only real pitfall to the audio side of this release. The DVD is essentially the same as far as the audio quality goes, however the vocals during the live performance seem a bit muffled, and while you hear every word crisp in the audio disc, it's much harder to interpret the lyrics on the DVD. The live set on the bonus DVD is a nicely recorded effort, but the one thing that really drags the second disc of this release down would be the randomly inserted clips, with the exception of the "Marijuana Use" clip [yes, the names on the clips are made up and only inserted in an effort to clarify]. While the cut scenes really don't do much and, honestly, plenty could have been left out in the first place since they were clearly meant to be creative and artsy, but many just came off lame as hell, much like the "Soundcheck" chapter that features Chris Barnes talking about how things on the road would be if he had his way, and clips of his band mates complaining about the complex he has in that daydream. Then, there's just random scenes like in "Dot the I" which just shows Chris Barnes signing the right ass cheek signing the right ass cheek of a girl with someone shouting for him to make sure he dots the I, as well as "Marijuana Use" which is exactly what it's been titled. The only clip of any remote interest in the "Autograph Signing" clip that has a rather deranged Cannibal Corpse fan that is there for both idol worship, and to piss off the band. This clip also bleeds into the the last clip, "Post Show Autograph Session", as well as the "Credits". Other then that, the live performances sound great, and the video on the DVD works out well, even if some of the clips come off a bit cheap and amateurish looking, with plenty of camera angles to keep it interesting. This piece is definitely worth checking out if given the chance, as you do get to check out two live performances, one for your stereo and one for your DVD player, which makes for a great experience and plenty of replay value until you either get really sick of hitting skip on the remote control for the DVD due to all the clips. While it may not be the most original idea ever, Double Dead Redux shows the potential for releases like this in the metal marketplace.
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