music album review thread!

**Hooahguy** · 12-01-2008, 13:25

ok,since there is one for movies, why not for new music albums!

Sound of Madness Shinedown
my grade: A

this is an excellent album, even if you only like shinedown a little bit. almost every song is worth listening to, and.... its just a very good album.
i suggest you look on youtube for the songs "sound of madness" and "what a shame" to get a feel of what this album is about.

Death Magnetic Metallica
my grade B+

decent album. nothing really in there is like Master of Puppets, but songs like "all nightmare long" and "my apocalypse" really proves that while they may be old, its worth getting.

Indestructible Disturbed
my grade: B+/A-

couldnt really decide whether it was an A- or a B+. some very good songs, especially the title track ("Indestructible") and "inside the fire," and its worthy to mention "run." as well. all in all, a good album.

Chinese Democracy Guns N' Roses
my grade: C/C-

in shirt, after i listened to this album once or twice, i cheered myself up with some older GnR. the only decent song was the title track, IMO. if you are a die-hard GnR fan, then get it, but dont be upset at me if you are disgusted by it.

**Thermal** · 12-01-2008, 18:14

nice idea, i will contribute

Grade B
A rather predictable mixture of rap and rock, though having said that, they are very good song, angry too, in some parts of there songs it sounds like there voice-box will explode, a lot of vocal effort, but nothing particularly unique in song

samples
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=M2MhH6mBg58
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wjBZh-yRmkc

Grade A
A mix of symphonic bass and many other instruments, all songs are incredably long and enjoyable with long musical parts, with most songs having some vocal too, a good variety of creative and very listenable songs, all have strong beats and energy

samples

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zENtEumtyBI
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=WPbeEtjo70g

Grade B+
I'm sure htis music won't be too most of your tastes, though i think shes the most individual solo artist around at the moment, a mix of manga hip hop and furtuistic pop makes this album versatile and colourful, many songs have amazing uniqueness and addictive to listen to, however parts of her CD see songs that seem very lazy, and perhaps a little boring at times, though the good outweigh the bad substantially

samples
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=uBa1AojTCMo
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3vfLvZCdT9g

**Hooahguy** · 12-02-2008, 02:51

Black Ice AC/DC
my grade: B+

not older AC/DC, but still pretty good.

**Lord Winter** · 12-02-2008, 04:18

Cynic - Traced in Air

Traced in Air is, the Progressive Metal band, cynic's second release. For those unfamiliar with cynic, the band is well known for fusing together Jazz and metal flawlessly. Traced in air moves away from the technical death metal influences of there first release and into a more melodic advant grade experimental aproach. Unlike other bands that try this rout, traced in air brings the band to new creative hights. The vocals are mainly robotic v-coder and while it takes a while to get used to soon fits into the picture. Overall the album is excellent, however it is slightly front loaded, the second half isn't bad its just more experimental with mixed results. Another weakness is the length, clocking in at 34 minutes the album could use some more songs.

A: 93%

Sample https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fhVLykF3nU

**Hooahguy** · 12-18-2008, 17:20

Sickness Disturbed
my grade: A-

in short, very good album- a must get if you like disturbed.

**Hooahguy** · 12-30-2008, 16:01

...And Justice for All Metallica

my grade: A-

a very good album, some songs i dont really like, but almost all songs are really good.

Ride the Lightning Metallica

my grade: A

KICK ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Reverend Joe** · 05-13-2009, 05:14

I'm gonna review an album here because it's worth the double coverage (sort of) in my thread and here.

The Answer - Everyday Demons: A- I can't find anything really wrong with this album aside from the occasional bull****ed lyrics, where you can kinda tell they were trying to keep up the rhythm or rhyme. But lyrics aside, this album is perfect. The frustrating thing is, if it had been released 25-35 years ago it would have been a huge smash hit, but with everyone listening to Alt-rock crap these days it will never be the hit it should be. It's just so damn good, though: it's got the perfect mix of heavy rockers, lighter songs (for the ladies...

) and slower songs; overall, it's a perfect easy-going, party-metal album in the vein of AC/DC and Guns N' Roses. If it seems cliche when you hear it, there's a reason for that: because the formula it employs has worked, and still works. Long story short: if you love tearassing round your town (preferably in a 70's Camaro) blasting awesome music, this is the album for you.

Edit:

Originally Posted by Hooahguy

if i wanted to review unknown band... thats Reverend Joe's area.

Speak of the devil, and I shall appear.

**johnhughthom** · 05-13-2009, 14:24

I saw The Answer support AC/DC in Dublin last month and will see them again next month. Probably the most I've ever been impressed by a support band, they were superb. Made me proud as a Belfast guy! Keep forgetting to buy their album though, have to get it today.

edit: Got both The Answer's albums today, I have to say I much preferred the first one to Everyday Demons.