Healing is the second project of (Randy) Rose, one half of the critically acclaimed brotherly duo of Mad At The World. Rose explores more of a grunge rock sound, as opposed to the more modern rock that he and brother Roger pursue as the aforementioned group.
This album is something of a downer--musically and lyrically. It explores some of the darker aspects of being human and being a Christian, although it is not without its moments of hope. With titles like "D.O.P." (Depression, Oppression, Possession) and "Seeds of Sorrow," Rose tackles some subjects and feelings that many Christians generally try to forget or ignore. It's somewhat refreshing to see an artist willing to tackle some generally unpopular topics.
The best cuts are "Healing" (one of the more hopeful songs), "Hooked," and the previously mentioned "D.O.P." Rose is solidly backed by Steve Kumada and Ben Jacobs on guitar, Mike Link on bass, and Don Richert on drums.
If you are interested in what is becoming known as the "Seattle Sound," as popularized in the secular market by Nirvana, Pearl Jam and others--check this one out. But make sure you are prepared for some heavy listening, musically and lyrically.
Other coverage for this album
Dead Zine 2002Reviewed by NecRoSarXThe first comparison that pops in my mind is Danzig. The dark, down-tuned Black Sabbath-esque guitars, the mournful wailing vocals and the plod-along pace are paramount. Yep, definitely a Danzig comparison. The only thing is, except for a few exceptions, the songs on Healing sound a bit two-dimensional and monotonous the majority of the time. The word to use on Healing is brooding. Very dark…Heaven's Metal #40Reviewed by Doug Van PeltThis album is a low-end monster waiting to chew your head off. Fans of the screaming tube sound of early Black Sabbath will scream for joy when you feast your ears on this. The last Rose project left a lot to be desired, in my opinion. It was such a clone of Danzig and the tunes just didn't have a groove as big or bigger than the vocals. This album is a full-on blitzkrieg assault that hard…Similar sounding releases
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