''Escape from Cape Coma'' is the only

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by American

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band Twisted Method. It was released on July 15, 2003 through

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. It was the label's final release, following its absorption into

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a month prior.

Reception

''Escape from Cape Coma'' received polarized reviews from critics. '' Hit Parader'' praised Twisted Method's flux of energy on the album, which was described as "coil nglike a striking cobra and blast nglike a Tomahawk missile", and praised the band for not copying the "same-old sounds" of "today's

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scene". Dave Doray of ''

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'' was highly positive of the album and awarded it an "Editors' Choice Award". While he praised the album's "sonic intensity" and Derrick Tribbett's diverse vocal performances, he noted that the album's swearing and "full-tilt" energy was, at points, excessive. Writing for

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, Johnny Loftus criticised ''Escape from Cape Coma'''s "heavily treated production" and excessive swearing, and felt that the album and its aggressive outlook was formulaic and ingenuine. '' ThePRP'''s Jason Doe was heavily critical of the album, labelling it a "musical abortion" and called it "an album for listeners who desire anthemic, brainless hard rock that they can sing-a-long to without even remotely thinking; An album that rebels against absolutely nothing, but does so in such a manner that you almost believe Twisted Method actually have a purpose."

Track listing

Personnel

Personnel per liner notes. Twisted Method * Derrick "Tripp" Tribbett – vocals * Andrew Howard – guitar/vocals * Derek DeSantis – bass/vocals * Ben Goins – drums/vocals Production * Jason Slater – producer *

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– additional production, mixing (for Scrap 60 Productions) *

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– additional production, mixing (for Scrap 60 Productions) * Paul Orofino – additional production, mixing (for Scrap 60 Productions) * Rob Brill –

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* George Marino – mastering (at Sterling Sound) * Gary Ashley –

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Management * Hans Haedelt – A&R * Jock Elliott – marketing director * Charlie Pennachio – representation (for 3Sixty Management) * Steve Ballard – representation (for 3Sixty Management) * Kenny Meisclas – legal representation (for Grubham, Indursky & Schindler) Artwork and design * Tim Sledman – art direction (with Twisted Method), design * JP Robinson – design * Justin Stephens – photography * John Millhauser – set design * Katharine Adams – stylist (with Twisted Method) * Hee Soo Kwon –

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References

2003 debut albums MCA Records albums Albums produced by Jason Slater Albums produced by Eddie Wohl