Rating:
Genre: Rock
Release Date: 10/20/2009

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. [The album was released again in 2009 with eight bonus tracks, including acoustic version of songs from the album, new songs, and a handful of covers. It also came with a bonus DVD of videos.]

~Katherine Fulton, All Music Guide

Be the first to review this product!

Gregg Allman - Lyricist
Glenn Bennett - Director
Chris Lord-Alge - Mixing
Howard Benson - Keyboards
Howard Benson - Organ (Hammond)
Howard Benson - Programming
Howard Benson - Producer
Jerry Cantrell - Lyricist
Paul DeCarli - Digital Editing
Mike Fraser - Producer
Mike Fraser - Mixing
Ted Jensen - Mastering
Robert Payne - Lyricist
Gary Rossington - Lyricist
Ronnie Van Zant - Lyricist
Phil X. - Vocals (Background)
Kara DioGuardi - Lyricist
Mike Plotnikoff - Engineer
Edward Odowd - Design
Bill Fishman - Director
Dean Maher - Mixing
Charlotte Blake - Producer
Zac Maloy - Lyricist
Robin Diaz - Drums
Kevin Estrada - Photography
Kevin McVey - Producer
Jeff Chenault - Art Direction
Jeff Chenault - Design
Keith Armstrong - Assistant
Hatsukazu "Hatch" Inagaki - Engineer
Ron Burman - A&R
Marc VanGool - Guitar Technician
Paul Boyd - Director
Nicole Acacio - Producer
Dean Back - Bass
Dean Back - Producer
Dean Back - Group Member
Tyler Connolly - Guitar
Tyler Connolly - Vocals
Tyler Connolly - Lyricist
Tyler Connolly - Producer
Tyler Connolly - Group Member
Dave Brenner - Guitar
Dave Brenner - Producer
Dave Brenner - Group Member
Nik Karpen - Assistant
Jon Nicholson - Drum Technician
Charles Dooher - Creative Director
Chris Daughtry - Lyricist
Chris Daughtry - Performer
Tony Petrossian - Director
Kyle Davison - Director
Damian Rush - Director
David L. Robinson - Producer
Shawn Angelski - Producer
Gregory Dark - Director
Adrian Fulle - Producer
Patrick Kendall - Director
Patrick Kendall - Producer
Colin Minihan - Director
Cathy Pellow - Producer
Brent Smith - Performer

Release Date: 10/20/2009
Genre: rock