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Fans of Mushroomhead should be the first to admit that the band changed their sound from the first CD to the second. Their debut album was very raw, full of misdirection and very eclectic. Their sophomore release was the complete opposite - it seemed very calculated, overly produced, one directional, etc. With their new release, the change in sound takes place yet again. This time around the band is bringing you a heavier sounding album than ever before, but they're also sounding like, well, other bands. The vocals have changed - whether that be in part to aging voices or to an intentional effort - there isn't the fast paced rap moments, there isn't that nearly flat sort of droning, there isn't the vocals that most fans would recognize from their track "Sun Doesn't Rise". Instead, the vocals - the screams, in particular - come off more like the band Dry Kill Logic. The guitars are crunchy, low, loud, driving, deep and just in your face. There's also the ocassional electronic element and the audio sampling - but when you combine the sound of the guitars with the audio sampling, you notice that this sounds just like recent work of American Headcharge. So you're probably asking, "Well do you like it?" Once I get past the fact that their sound has changed and that they, unfortunately, sound too similar to other bands....yes, I can honestly say that I enjoy it. This CD is loud, heavy, has its really intense metal moments. It does lack the unique misdirection they once had, although it feels as if they're trying to reduplicate as best they can. At the same time, this CD lacks the choruses that were catchy and hooked people in the second CD. If you look at this CD by itself, it's a good release - they just fall victim to the reduplication of other bands' sounds. If you look at this CD in comparison to their previous work, you almost do feel a sense of disappointment. Previous fans of Mushroomhead just might find this CD not up to their standard. I suggest everyone sample some of the tracks before committing to a purchase. It's a good CD, but I expected something more from such a tremendous band.Read full review
A+++ album if your into industrial and metal you need this all songs are great
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This album's sound has changed and that is a good thing because I don't want to hear the same stuff from XIII or XX. If I wanted that i'd listen to those albums. This album is Awesome in every way possible. Waylon does an awesome job on the vox as the replacement for J MANN. I think he adds a different feel to the musik than J but hey the Mann will always be the Mann. (216) (UPDATE) New MRH Album coming 9/28/10: Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children. PREORDER TO AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT. O_o
the music is great and i have been a huge fan of mushroomhead for years the theatrical metal sound is the best u cant beat the lyrics and the rythem
I love the added melody to the songs. Waylon can sing very well. J Mann was amazing don't get me wrong but Waylon can actually sing better. They sound the same when they scream. Very good songs. This album gets a lot of flack but it is my favorite from them. Highly recommended!
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