dEUS - Untitled

Review by Dr. Gottfred Olsen

Album Review: Untitled by dEUS (1999) Alright, let’s talk about Untitled by dEUS. This Belgian alt-rock gem dropped in 1999 under Island Records, and honestly? It’s one of those albums that sneaks up on you. You think it’s just another rock record, but then—bam—it sticks to your brain like gum on a hot summer day. First off, the band’s vibe is all over the place in the best way possible. Tom Barman (yeah, the same dude from that cool Belgian jazz/hip-hop project later on) brings this raw energy to the table, blending jagged guitar riffs with lyrics that feel like they’re straight outta some late-night existential crisis. And hey, shoutout to Ward, Mommens, Smits, and Janzoons for helping cook up these tunes—they really brought their A-game here. Now, onto the tracks. I gotta single out two bangers that still loop in my head years after hearing them. First up: “San Pedro.” Man, this song is hauntingly beautiful. The melody creeps in slow, almost like it’s tiptoeing around your soul, and then WHAM—it hits you right in the feels. Lyrically, it’s cryptic enough to make you wanna grab a notebook and decode its meaning, but not so abstract that you’re left scratching your head. Plus, the live version of “Gimme The Heat” kicks things off with an explosive punch—you can practically hear the sweat dripping off the stage during that performance. Another standout? “One Advice.” This track has this weirdly hypnotic groove that just won’t quit. It’s the kind of song you’d blast while driving down an empty highway at night, windows down, pretending you’re in a movie montage. The mix of crunchy guitars and Tom Barman’s slightly detached vocal delivery gives it this edgy, almost cinematic quality. Honestly, every time I hear it, I’m reminded why dEUS was such a big deal back in the day. Oh, and quick sidebar: whoever decided to name the album Untitled deserves a medal. Like, how meta is that? Feels like they’re trolling us, but also kinda making a statement about letting the music speak for itself. Smart move. So yeah, if you’re into alternative rock with a twist—or just love albums that sound like they were made by people who stayed up too late thinking about life—this one’s worth a spin. Just don’t blame me if you end up obsessing over random lines from “Ronda - San Pedro” or humming “Space” in the shower. Final thought: Listening to Untitled feels like finding an old Polaroid photo in your attic. It’s faded and imperfect, sure, but there’s something deeply human about it. Weird flex, but true.

Artist: dEUS
Album: Untitled

Belgium

Rock

Alternative Rock

1999

Rating: 3.47

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Filename: deus-untitled.zip

MP3 size: 56.7 mb
FLAC size: 413.1 mb

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
You Can't Deny What You Liked As A Child	4:53
Magdalena (Live)	4:58
San Pedro	1:34
Reading Humo Can Have Serious Consequences	0:35
One Advice, Space	5:45
Ronda - San Pedro	1:32
Work	1:28
Play	1:13
Gimme The Heat (Live)	7:59

Video

dEUS - You Can't Deny What You Liked As A Child

dEUS-One Advice, Space

Images

Labels

Island Records

Listen online

lyssna på nätet
écouter en ligne
kuunnella verkossa
ascolta in linea
online anhören
ouvir online
online luisteren
lytte på nettet
escuchar en línea

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CD
EP
Enhanced
Promo

Companies

Role	Company
Copyright (c)	Island Records Ltd.
Recorded At	Ancienne Belgique

Credits

Role	Credit
Cameraman	dEUS
Lyrics By	Ward (tracks: 1, 3, 4), Carlens (tracks: 4), Barman
Music By	Ward (tracks: 1 to 3), Mommens (tracks: 3), Smits (tracks: 1), Janzoons (tracks: 2), Barman
Video Editor	Els Voorspoel, Tom Barman

Notes

Track 3 recorded live at Ancienne Belgique, Brussels - Belgium.
Track 4 recorded live at Doornroosje, Nijmegen - Netherlands.
© Island Records Ltd., promotional item given free when purchasing a specific issue of the Belgian magazine Humo.
Videos on CD ROM :
Video-1 : dEUS working in the "En Frente Arte" stusio - Ronda.
Video-2 : Relaxing by the "El Cortijo" swimming pool.
Video-3 : Various shots in both the "En Frente Arte & El Cortijo" guesthouse & village.
Video-4 : "El Cortijo" studio & guesthouse, the neach, in town.
Video-5 : advertissing for Humo
The CD ROM part also contains software to get online through the Belgian provider Planet Internet.

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): VTV Belgium - Planet Internet_Mediaxis
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 5MQ5
Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): VTV Belgium - Planet Internet_Mediaxis
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 5M04
Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): VTV Belgium - Planet Internet_Mediaxis
Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 5M03

About dEUS

Alternative rock band formed in 1991, based in Antwerp, Belgium.

Name Vars

Deus

Aliases

Anti Narcotics League

Members

Mauro Pawlowski
Rudy Trouvé
Craig Ward
Danny Mommens
Tim Vanhamel
Stef Kamil Carlens
Tom Barman
Kris Dane
Stéphane Misseghers
Alan Gevaert
Klaas Janzoons
Jules De Borgher
Mark Meyers
Bruno De Groote

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *Untitled* by dEUS is like a hidden gem in the world of alternative rock. Released in 1999, it’s not just another record—it’s a mix of raw energy and creative experimentation. What makes it stand out? The band didn’t just stick to one style. Tracks like "San Pedro" and "Gimme The Heat (Live)" show their knack for blending rock with unexpected twists. Plus, it’s cool how multiple members contributed to the lyrics and music, giving each song its own personality. Oh, and fun detail—Tom Barman, the frontman, wasn’t just the face of the band; he also worked behind the scenes as a cameraman and video editor for the project. Belgium definitely delivered something special with this one!