Scars & Souvenirs

by Theory of a Deadman, Howard Benson

Overview

Scars and Souvenirs, the third album from Theory of a Deadman, sounds like a rehash of the band's first two albums -- which is to say that it sounds like Nickelback. Chad Kroeger signed them to his 604 Records label in 2001, and throughout Scars and Souvenirs, Theory of a Deadman draw upon the melodies, vocals, choruses, and riffs of Kroeger and company. Many examples abound, but the best is "Not Meant to Be," a song whose melody and chorus bear more than a passing resemblance to All the Right Reasons' "Rockstar." Like their previous effort, Gasoline, Theory of a Deadman turned to producer Howard Benson on Scars and Souvenirs, which could explain why the album sticks to the same sounds and formulas instead of branching out in a new direction. It makes Scars and Souvenirs less then essential, given that nothing has changed. [A clean version of the CD was also released.]

Product Details

Release Date:	04/01/2008
Label:	Roadrunner Records
UPC:	0016861793326
catalogNumber:	179332
Rank:	44602

Tracks

1. So Happy
2. By the Way
3. Got It Made
4. Not Meant to Be
5. Crutch
6. All or Nothing
7. Heaven (Little by Little)
8. Bad Girlfriend
9. Hate My Life
10. Little Smirk
11. End of the Summer
12. Wait for Me
13. Sacrifice

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Theory of a Deadman   Primary Artist
Howard Benson   Keyboards,Hammond Organ
Phil X.   Background Vocals
Robin Diaz   Drums
Dean Back   Drums,Group Member
Tyler Connolly   Guitar,Vocals,Group Member
Chris Daughtry   Track Performer

Technical Credits

Howard Benson   Programming,Producer
Mike Plotnikoff   Engineer
Zac Maloy   Composer
Jeff Chenault   Art Direction
Theory of a Deadman   Composer
Hatsukazu "Hatch" Inagaki   Engineer
Marc VanGool   Guitar Techician
Tyler Connolly   Composer
Jon Nicholson   Drum Technician
Bill McGathy   Management
Chris Daughtry   Composer
Brian Craddock   Composer
Mike Bachta   Management