Blitzkid Let Flowers Die Revamped CD Review

In 2001, two of the greatest horror rock albums ever were released - Mister Monster's 'Over Your Dead Body' and Blitzkid's 'Let Flowers Die'. These seminal albums have left an indelible mark on the genre and have been the gold standard for almost quarter of a century. As this was the first Blitzkid album I heard, it has always held a special place in my heart and I was incredibly excited to hear that it was being 'Revamped'. Considering how fantastic 'Trace of a Stranger' turned out, I was super stoked and it did not let me down.

Remixed and remastered from the original tapes, 'Let Flowers Die (Revamped)' sounds clearer, deeper and allowed me to pick up on things I missed with the original release. The riffs are cleaner, the drums have more heart and the vocals are more prominent, powerful and soulful. Some of the songs that best represent the changes made here are "Dying Day", "Candyman", "Nosferatu" and my favorite Blitzkid song, "Myers 10/31". Some songs it's hard to hear all the improvements, but these stood out to me immediately.

Given the difference in both overall sound and quality, the band certainly knows what they're doing when it comes to remixing and remastering their back catalog. I would love to hear a 'Revamped' version of 'Terrifying Tales' as there are a number of classic Blitzkid tracks there that could use some love. Any version of 'Let Flowers Die' is a must have and while the original release still sounds great, this version gives you more appreciation for the musicianship and just edges it out in my book.

~TJ