Everyonce in a while i like to write an essay about how much i like or dislike an album i've been listening too, to keep up any writing skills i have aquired.
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Length: 57:44
Released: August 20th 2008
1.) execute
2.) Gematria (The Killing Name)*
3.) Sulfur*
4.) Psychosocial*
5.) Dead Memories*
6.) Vendetta
7.) Butcher’s Hook
8.) Gehenna*
9.) This Cold Black
10.) Wherein Lies Continue
11.) Snuff*
12.) All Hope Is Gone
13.) Child of Burning Time
14.) Vermillion Pt. 2 (Bloodstone Remix)
15.) Til We Die
First, let it be said that this is Slipknot almost 10 years after their first record. Anyone who is expecting this disk to be all inbred Nu-metal rage is a fool. That being said, this album isn’t Vol.3 part II. The closest they get to the likes of ‘Circle’ ‘Vermillion II’ or ‘Danger-Keep Away’ is the emotional penultimate track ‘Snuff’. On most songs Corey’s vocals veer between Vol.3 growls and ‘Come What(ever) May’ pining while the rest of the band recalls their ‘Iowa’ era sound. Fans who long for Slipknot without Stonesour, or experimentation should stick to tracks like ‘Gematria’ ‘This Cold Black’ ‘Wherein Lies Continue’ and the Title track. Anyone Else should check out check out tracks like ‘Dead Memories’ which begins sounding like pre-Load/St.Anger Metallica before coming into its own. Additionally Joey fans will be pleased to know the drum god (now sporting a crown of thorns on his mask to prove it) is sounding better then ever. The albums one weakness though is it sounds rushed, guitarist James Root has complained the album sped through production to meet deadlines and their was a lack of communication between the 9 members during production, which shows through particularly in the lyrics and lack of effects contributed by Sid & Craig this time round. If you’re a maggot though, you don’t need me to say this album is good enough for you to consume over and over again.
8.9/10
*Notes which songs kick ass
(Maggots add * next to each song)
Length: 36:15
Released: May 17th 2005
1.) Soldier Side (Intro)
2.) B.Y.O.B (Bring Your Own Bombs)*
3.) Revenga
4.) Cigaro
5.) Radio/Video
6.) This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I’m On This Song
7.) Violent Pornography*
8.) Question?*
9.) Sad Statue
10.) Old School Hollywood
11.) Lost In Hollywood*
Recorded In Rick Rubin’s Haunted Mansion, Mezmurize was the first of SOAD’s two part album MezmurizeHypnatize, the follow up to 2000’s Acclaimed Toxicity. (Steal This Album! Being a B-Side Album.) The album saw a shift in dominance within the band from Singer/keyboardist Serj Tankian to guitarist/vocalist Daron Malakian. The Majority of the album sees Malakain writing most of the music and lyrics, while taking on a larger percentage of vocal duties. Mezmurize continues the political lyrics and profane nonsense that gained the band popularity in the early 2000’s. “Cigaro” is a twisted take on competitiveness, while “Violent Pornography” slams the media. Single BYOB bashes Bush and features thought police like soldiers in its music video. The only Serj dominated song, “Question?”, contemplates death and boasts a music video inspired by a dream bassist Shavo had. Many fans will put down Mezmurize for its experimental daring and outright strangeness. (See “This Cocaine…”) The Album is however more memorable and consistent then its second half: Hypnatize.
7.7/10
* Notes Perpetual Eargasm
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