
With Roots Above and Branches Below
Personnel: Jeremy DePoyster (vocals, guitar, guitars); Mike Hranica, Trevor Wentworth (vocals); Chris Rubey (guitar); James Baney (keyboards, synthesizer); Andy Tricky (bass guitar); Daniel Williams (drums).Audio Mixer: Joey Sturgis.Recording information: Foundation Recording Studios.Illustrator: Dan SeaGrave.The band's name might fool a few potential listeners, what with the chick lit novel and Anne Hathaway film that share the name, but within seconds of hearing the blistering music contained within, they'll have an idea what they're getting into. The Devil Wears Prada may be Christians, but the music on their third album flays like the devil's bullwhip. Whiplash metalcore with an even more aggressive feel than their previous albums, the songs are more technical and dramatic than ever. "Danger: Wildman" builds cascading levels of heavy rhythm before a melodic chorus, and "I Hate Buffering" rages full steam ahead.