Wednesday 13 - The Dixie Dead

Well, if it isn't the main reason why I got into this genre back in the day when my friend loaned me his copy of the Murderdolls' Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls back in high school releasing a new solo album. Wednesday 13 has so many bands and side projects (Bourbon Crow, Murderdolls, Gunfire 76, Maniac Spider Trash and Frankenstein Drag Queens from the Planet 13....if I forgot any, sorry!) that you find it hard to keep up! So, how does this rank up? Well, it is not Beyond the Valley but The Dixie Dead is pretty good! In fact, I would say that this is one of his best solo albums to day, up there with Transylvania 90210 or Fang Bang. From the packaging, right down to the "coming attractions" this release pays more homage to what most of us love in this genre...the movies! My standouts include "Curse the Living", "Carol Anne...They're Here", "Too Fast for Blood", "Bloodsucker", "Get Your Grave On" and "Fuck You (In Memory of...)". If you're not already a fan of this man, this is a good introduction to his work. It may not change your mind but, you can be damn sure that it shows you why so many love him and what he does.