SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: DOPE – FELONS AND REVOLUTIONARIES (25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION)

DOPE
FELONS AND REVOLUTIONARIES (25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION)
EPIC RECORDS

The aggressive, rough-around-the-edges electro metal band known as Dope celebrated the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough debut album, Felons and Revolutionaries, by releasing it for the first time on vinyl.

The album is thick with high-energy industrial metal mixed with the raw, unapologetic lyrics delivered by the distinct voice of singer Edsel Dope.

Singles “Pig Society”, “Everything Sucks”, and “Sick” provide an abrasive and anti-authoritarian theme throughout, which makes the album title fitting. The zombie-like illustration of Uncle Sam in the album’s artwork ties the entire theme together. Is it surprising then that a cover of the N.W.A. classic “Fuck Tha Police” also made it onto the album?

Dope found mainstream success through  the album’s version of Dead Or Alive’s 1985 hit, “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” charting on Active Rock radio. “Debonaire” went on to be featured in the original The Fast and the Furious, Run All Night and Scream 3 movies, and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW).

The band has made a name for themselves with their rebellious and punk-like approach that has kept them relevant throughout the years.

Felons And Revolutionaries blends gritty lyrics, aggressive guitar riffs, and industrial electronic elements to create an album that certainly doesn’t pull punches.

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