Viva Voce - Get Yr Blood Sucked Out

Release Date: 9.12.06

Label: Barsuk Records

mp3: We Do Not Fuck Around

An album's edgy, sexy, and intriguing title doesn't necessarily translate to good music and repeated spins, does it?. Ofcourse not, silly. You should never judge a book (or CD!) by its title. However, inside the bright orange cover and behind the title lies 12 outstanding guitar-driven, classic rock-inspired indie rock gems.

"Get Yr Blood Sucked Out" is the fourth full length album from the Portland-based husband and wife outfit Viva Voce (Kevin and Anita Robinson), and their first on the Barsuk record label (Death Cab For Cutie, Rocky Votolato)

I truly believe this is Viva Voce's best effort due to the fact that it is just pure classic rock 'n roll with an indie accent. Once again, Kevin and Anita share lead vocals, giving the songs a nice variety. I still prefer the female touch however, like on the opening track "Believer", and on "When Planets Collide", "So Many Miles", and "Faster Than a Dead Horse". Kevin's vocals on "From The Devil Himself" will tingle your spine as the chorus repeats "You're gonna get your blood sucked out". The track "Special Thing" also features Kevin on vocals and is quite quirky and laden with sweetness.

If you appreciate the band's musical progression from "Lovers Lead The Way" to "The Heat Can Melt Your Brain", then "Get Yr Blood Sucked Out" is just what the doctor ordered.