[.ca] Tantric

From Amazon.com:
Days of the New hit with the singles "Touch, Peel and Stand" and "Shelf in the Room." But they were a band in name only, and when singer Travis Meeks dumped his bandmates, it was a blessing in disguise for the musicians. Now, ex-DOTN members Todd Whitener (guitar), Jesse Vest (bass), and Matt Taul (drums) have a stellar, if sometimes mumbling, singer in Hugo Ferreira, and as Tantric, carry on the heavy acoustic-rock tradition they started in DOTN. Overall, Tantric's dozen-song debut is rather linear, with many of the songs more vibe-y than distinctive, though there are a few standouts. While the disc's first single, "Breakdown," is spare, midtempo, heavy-mellow, and typical of the album as a whole, departures include "Frequency," with its faster, angrier approach, and "Paranoid," with a cool fuzzy bass tone and ominous vocal delivery. The classical guitar stylings and diverse and welcome vocal inflections make the lighter and dynamic "Hate Me" likeable, while the complexities of "Revillusion" also add interest. Ultimately akin to a less dour Alice in Chains meets Creed, Tantric's solid songs are certainly the radio sound du jour, and possibly of tomorrow as well. --Katherine Turman

Whitener could be by far one of the best...:
As someone stated below me, Travis Meeks walked away with the name but not the talent. It's true. Todd Whitener could be by far one of the best guitarist there is right now. I'm disappointed Tantric didn't make it huge. I've seen these guys live and let me tell you, if you get the chance, don't miss it. It's an experience you'll never forget. Todd switching from guitar to guitar in the blink of an eye. Matt's amazing drum work definitely shows and lead singer Hugo has made his mark. His vocals shine and surpass many newer vocalists today. Get this CD and you won't be disappointed.

Tantric is on of the 5 best rock CD's I ever bought:
Tantric is an inspiration to anyone that listen to it's music. You have to listen to understand. All the songs are Just awesome.

Tantric CD make me happy in pants!:
Don't bother reading this review: THIS CD ROCKS- GO BUY IT FOOL! Great vocals, deep lyrics, great accoustic and rockin electric guitar. Oh, and the effects are cool too. Anything I left out? Go guy this CD! You won't regret it. If you do, you don't know good music! (If you like Audioslave or Creed, check them out! They're one of the greats) Their new 2004 CD After We're Gone is even better!

listen up:
this is a great album, but listen up, not as good as days of the new! travis meeks is genius( that is why he has the name and tantric does not!!!!!!!!!!!Buy days of the new 1, 2, and 3 before any tantric, but get this too.

SikSikSik:
had neva heard of tantric last week and now after listening to them 24\s7 n comparing them to the rest of my collection i've realised these guy's blow evry thin else outta tha water. champ effort.......

• Breakdown
• Live Your Life (Down)
• I Don't Care
• Paranoid
• Revillusion
• Mourning
• Astounded
• I'll Stay Here
• Frequency
• All to Myself
• Hate Me
• Inside Your Head