CoC : Dipnoi - fkddd : Review

Dipnoi - _fkddd_
(Moonza Records, 2000)
by: Adrian Bromley (6 out of 10)

All the way from Brazil comes the rock 'n' roll (with a definite metal groove at times) of Dipnoi. The music, a little bit weak on the production end, is a loose assortment of bar band-like numbers that rock when need to but do little to spark any real foot tapping. I think the music is too weak for the harsh delivery of singer Ricardo Matsumoto and I really think they need to explore a more vibrant production element. The music wanders in and out, rarely showcasing any real mentionable qualities. Good musicians no doubt, but Dipnoi needs more than that to make a statement to those of us living in North America and abroad. This disc, _fkddd_, needs more work.

Contact: Dipnoi, P.O. Box 2313, Sao Paulo, SP 01060-970, Brazil

(article published 10/1/2001)