New CD Recommendations [Archive]

Shenlong

11-03-2003, 01:29 PM

Have you bought a new CD recently? If you have and the CD is good, then recommend it here. Make sure to say what kind of music it is, how many tracks, what you think of it, your rating out of five stars etc. Please make sure that the CD was released recently, because I don't want this thread to start cramming up with random old CDs. Only one post per day at most. No comments on another CD recommended. If this thread has been done before and people complain, I'll delete it. I guess I'll start with my recommendation:

ARTIST: Static-X
ALBUM: Shadow Zone
AMT OF TRACKS: 12
TYPE OF MUSIC: Metal
RATING: *** (out of 5 *'s)
WHAT I THINK OF IT: An interesting album, which contains songs which sound sorta different from normal Static-X songs, but are still enjoyable. A definite grab for Static-X fans.

MainEventz

11-03-2003, 07:28 PM

ARTIST: YoungBloodz
ALBUM: Drankin Partners
TYPE OF MUSIC: Rap/Hip-Hop
RATING: ***1/2
WHAT I THINK OF IT:A great Album but some songs are repeative,but i still recommend you check it out,if you are new to to the hip hop game you might love it as for others(Emu :D) you might not like it because of its style/southern feel.If you looking for a WuTang,Big dady kane,or Tupac feel this is not your album

EDIT: two tracks that i lke from the ablum are "Damn" and 'Lay Low" check it out

Shaolin-Emu

11-03-2003, 08:04 PM

ARTIST: Styles of Beyond
ALBUM: Megadef
GENRE: Underground Hip Hop
RATING: **** (out of 5)
WHAT I THINK OF IT: The group styles of beyond is pretty big on the underground scene. They are cali rappers, but dont have a West Coast style. On the Mic are Ryu and Tak, who In my opinion are two amazing lyricists. Their DJ (Cheapshot) is an excellent producer.
SOB's first LP was a strictly lyrical album. Megadef, however, has more of a rap/rock vibe to it, and they did it right. It doesnt sound shotty or half assed like so called rap/rock artists such as limp bizkit. These guys deliever solid tracks with a rock vibe that b-boy could still break to. If you're lookin for somethin to nod your head to that is out of the ordinary, this album is perfect for you.

EDIT:
Chances are you're not gonna want to waste your money on something you've never heard, so if u want a taste of what SOB sounds like, download the tracks "Gigantor" and/or "Playin with Fire"

note: not all of the tracks are rap/rock. just most of them

trueundead666

11-03-2003, 08:18 PM

i recently bought the new Barenaked Ladies cd titled Everything to Everyone....its cool you should chekc it out!

Last Exile Gear

11-03-2003, 09:34 PM

ARTIST: World/Inferno Friendship Society
ALBUM: Hallowmass Live at Northsix
AMT OF TRACKS: 15
TYPE OF MUSIC: Bizzaro Ska/Gypsy music
RATING: ****1/2 (Out of 5)
WHAT I THINK OF IT: Although I prefer International Smashims, this is still an excellent CD. Since it's live, Jack's commentary between each song is left in, adding a good touch of humor to the CD. The only problem is that I am not fond two of their new songs, "Witches" and "Lets Steal Everything". But the other's are fantastic, such as "Younger Man" and of course many old songs too. So all in all, it's a great CD and is defintly worth buying. I just dont know where you can get a copy outside of a W/IFS show. Eh, I'm sure it's somewhere on the net.

PrincipleOfEvil

11-03-2003, 10:51 PM

ARTIST: Apocalyptica
ALBUM: Cult
AMT OF TRACKS: 14
TYPE OF MUSIC: Metal...with cellos
RATING: ****
WHAT I THINK OF IT: Very interesting concept, playing Metal music with cellos. When I read a review of their first CD (Plays Metallica by Four Cellos, which is just that--Metallica covers using cellos), I thought that it would be much more classical than Metal (not that I have a problem with that--I'm becoming more interested in Classical Metal). It turns out I was wrong. I was surprised at the sound created by the cellos (of course they use some distortion). There is no denying it; this band plays Metal. Just listen to "Pray!", "Path II", or "Hyperventilation" to see what I mean. They've also got some softer songs, such as "Romance" and "Beyond Time". The cello solos are very interesting, especially the one in "In Memoriam", which has a very strange, cool sound to it. To top it off are two more Metallica covers and a cover of Edvard Grieg's "Hall of the Mountain King" (you've all heard this, whether or not you realize it.

shishimaru

11-04-2003, 02:12 AM

ARTIST: Dimmu Borgir
ALBUM: Death Cult Armageddon ( i think... )
TRACKS: ... i forgot.. im at my friends house btw
TYPE OF MUSIC: metal.. i guess
RATING: **** and a half *
WHAT I THINK OF IT: well... i just bought it like the other day and i dont really have a cd player so i played it on the dvd player. well anyways, i should say that i enjoyed it very much. they even got a professional orchestra to play in it. but then again, i havent listened to the wholeee thing so ill just edit this later

PorPor Coro

11-04-2003, 03:27 PM

Artist : The Black Halos
Album: The Black Halos
Tracks: 12
Genre: Power Punk
Rating *** 1/2 *
What I Thought About It:
Well, it came across as a good concept. Its mixing punk of sorts like GreenDay but these rockers are a bit more extreme. They are known for their insane performances where they stay true to the punk lifestyle by creating giantic moshes and getting beaten senseless themselves. The lead singer, Billy Hopeless, has one of the worst singing voices in music. He has probably done this to stay a non-conformist. He still stays afloat due to the catchy songs but all of which lack total originality. Slight innovation is seen though. I actually bought this album and you should as well as long as you can see through Billy Hopeless' insanly horrible voice.

CoLdFlaMeZ436

11-04-2003, 06:13 PM

Softball-Gurlie

11-04-2003, 10:11 PM

36 Crazy Fists
Bitterness The Star
Metal?
13 tracks
5 stars
this is an awesome Cd, I had to burn it for a friend and I started listening to them.. What a great band! They're from Anchorage Alaska!

Chud Monster

11-07-2003, 09:40 PM

36 Crazy Fists
Bitterness The Star
Metal?
13 tracks
5 stars
this is an awesome Cd, I had to burn it for a friend and I started listening to them.. What a great band! They're from Anchorage Alaska!

Yes, what an amazing band they are Vicky!

Artist: Ill Nino
Album: Confession
Tracks:14
Genre: Rap rockish metal, I dont know!
Rating:****(4)
What I think about it: A very very good CD, if you like music like this. If you just like Ill Nino, it's good to get as well. They have become a bit more mainstream, and I like Revolucion! Revolution! better.

Slipknot666

11-10-2003, 07:53 PM

2 CDs.

Artist: Chimaira
Album: The Impossibility of Reason
Tracks: 14
Genre: Metal
Rating: *****
What I Think About It: Really good CD. Loud, hard, and fast. A friend recommended them to me, and then I heard "Down Again" and loved the song, so I bought the CD, but after listening to the album I loved ALL of it, as opposed to just the single.

Artist: DevilDriver
Album: DevilDriver
Genre: Hard Rock/Metal (combination of the two)
Rating: *****
What I Think About It: Powerful music. Good rock-out or fight music. Kinda bummed that Dez left Coal Chamber, but DevilDriver is even better so It's not so bad.

Yes, I gave both CDs 5 stars, but I think that both of them are some of the better material I've picked up in a long time. Although the Ill Niño CD was pretty good too.

nissykitty

11-12-2003, 03:58 PM

nice choices:p

FayesProtector

11-12-2003, 04:16 PM

Artist: 311
Album: Evolver
Tracks: 11
Genre: alternative
Rating: ****
What I Think About It: I think that is pretty good. I've been listenin to 311 since there "blue" album, selftitled i guess. Evolver is more mellow than the other ones, but its a good mellow. All of the songs aren't all mellow tho. I guess the only downside to this CD is that its about 30mins or so. The cd tho, is an enhanced cd w/ some cool stuff, like behind the scenes and whatnot.

anubiScythe

11-14-2003, 10:30 AM

ARTIST: Stone Temple Pilots
ALBUM: Thank You
AMT OF TRACKS: 15
TYPE OF MUSIC: Grunge, Alternative Rock
RATING: ****
WHAT I THINK OF IT: this is a greatest hits album featuring one new song titled, all in the suit that you wear. if you're a general rock fan, this is definately an album worth getting. if you're an STP fan, it falls a little short. (like most 'greatest hits' albums for bands you like, it's missing some of the songs i like, for example, dead and bloated.)

RoaringButtocks

11-14-2003, 11:45 AM

artist: Yellow Card
album: Ocean Avenue
tracks: 13
genre: punk/rock
rating: *****
info: There is no song in this album i hate all of them are crazy good. There's an electric violin player in it too

electric violin owns you.

septerra

11-15-2003, 06:02 PM

artist: corrosion of conformity
album:america's alum dealer
tracks: 13
genre: rock
rating: *****
what i think about it: its a great cd.....these guys arent very mainstream but they kick some major ass....great songs all around not one i hate

Prodigy

11-15-2003, 09:42 PM

One Good One:

Artist: Blues Traveler
Album: Travelogue: Blues Traveler Calssics
Tracks: 17
Genre: Blues/Rock
Rating: ****
What I think about it: Alot different from todays sterotypical rock or blues. The harmonica givesthem a far different sound then most bands. Try listening to it if you like alternate rock like R.E.M., Tonic, or Counting Crows.

I've been listening to Blues Traveler since 1992 and I think they're pretty different then most bands. Most of there roots come from the 70's like the Greatful dead.

Juhi

11-16-2003, 01:41 AM

Artist: Dashboard Confessional
Album: A mark, A mission, A brand, A scar
Tracks: 13
Rating: *****
What I think about it: I think it's really good, and I admit.. I only bought it because I liked one of their songs, but all of the songs on there are worth listening.. I was really surprised. I recommend it to anyone who's up for some good alternative about love..
BTW, my favorite track is "Morning Calls".. It's number 8 on the C.D.

PorPor Coro

11-16-2003, 02:10 AM

I'll just do Andre 3000's part of the new OUTKAST album since i listen to it the most.....

Artist: OUTKAST...Andre 3000
Album: The Love Below
Tracks: 19
Genre: N/A (there is no genre for it)
Rating: **** (out of 5)

I think this is an insane album. I have been a big Outkast fan for years, literally. I have every last album they made. I have the stuff on soundtracks on burned disc and also picked up the Dungeon Family, Killer Mike, and Cee-lo albums. Anyway, Andre 3000 has really pushed the envelope with this album. He involves rap with all kinds of genres. He has rock, jazz, and hip hop. Somehow he was able to throw all of these varied genres into a giant pot and make "The Love Below". I actually suggest you buy this album. If you like good music in general you will like this album. There are tracks dedicated to sexuality oozing all over this album as well as emotions in general. There is a track that is purely an instrumental that sounds like its right out of Cowboy Bebop. Its fast paced and a delight on the ears. Buy this album if you're at the store and have nothing better to buy.

PrincipleOfEvil

11-16-2003, 02:46 AM

Artist: Children of Bodom
Album: Follow the Reaper
Tracks: 10
Genre: Power/Speed Metal
Rating: ****

This is a really fun album. There's nothing deep or emotional here, but these guys have great skill. The drums are good and fast like any other Metal band, but are less noticeable compared to the guitars, which are definitely the highlight of the band. With insanely fast and technical guitar solos all over the place, I recommend this to anyone who likes Metal. "Kissing the Shadows" has the best solo I've ever heard. I definitely prefer Alexi's Black-Metallesque vocals to the soaring singing of most Power Metal bands.

ShoelessProphet

11-18-2003, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by PrincipleOfEvil
ARTIST: Apocalyptica
ALBUM: Cult
AMT OF TRACKS: 14
TYPE OF MUSIC: Metal...with cellos
RATING: ****
WHAT I THINK OF IT: Very interesting concept, playing Metal music with cellos. When I read a review of their first CD (Plays Metallica by Four Cellos, which is just that--Metallica covers using cellos), I thought that it would be much more classical than Metal (not that I have a problem with that--I'm becoming more interested in Classical Metal). It turns out I was wrong. I was surprised at the sound created by the cellos (of course they use some distortion). There is no denying it; this band plays Metal. Just listen to "Pray!", "Path II", or "Hyperventilation" to see what I mean. They've also got some softer songs, such as "Romance" and "Beyond Time". The cello solos are very interesting, especially the one in "In Memoriam", which has a very strange, cool sound to it. To top it off are two more Metallica covers and a cover of Edvard Grieg's "Hall of the Mountain King" (you've all heard this, whether or not you realize it.

Wow, you're the only other person I know other than me that owns anything by Apocalyptica...probably cuz I live in the UK and get sweet FA. It is very interesting, though I wasn't too impressed with their version of Enter Sandman.

Anyways, I recommend Rob Dougan - Furious Angels(with instrumental CD)

Its been re-released with a double cd and is v cool.

Da Goods

11-18-2003, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by PrincipleOfEvil
Artist: Children of Bodom
Album: Follow the Reaper
Tracks: 10
Genre: Power/Speed Metal
Rating: ****

This is a really fun album. There's nothing deep or emotional here, but these guys have great skill. The drums are good and fast like any other Metal band, but are less noticeable compared to the guitars, which are definitely the highlight of the band. With insanely fast and technical guitar solos all over the place, I recommend this to anyone who likes Metal. "Kissing the Shadows" has the best solo I've ever heard. I definitely prefer Alexi's Black-Metallesque vocals to the soaring singing of most Power Metal bands.

Many people don't consider them power metal solely because of the harsh vocals, yet they are still labled as power. I think it's their best album so anyone who wants to try them should get it. I prefer the solo in "Northern Comfort" myself. Check out "War of Razors", an incredible live guitar and keyboard battle for more great soloing. The keyboardist is equally amazing.

Artist: Cryptopsy
Album: None So Live
Tracks: 12
Genre: Technical Death Metal
Rating: ****1/2

If you know Cryptopsy at all, you'll know they've had some problems with their vocalists leaving all the time. This features the once new vocalist Martin Lacroix who has actually left the band. He is much better than previous singer Mike DiSalvo. They need to stick to one singer. Anyway, this album is a live album but sounds great. Many of their best tracks including three of my favorites "Defenestration", "Crown of Horns", and "Slit Your Guts" are on here. Everyone in the band plays their best and manage to sound amazing as usual. A lot of songs are actually played faster than normal. The drum solo, while not to technical, is great. Flo Mounier is one of the fastest double-bass drummers I have ever heard. This man must have an extra limb somewhere. Everyone in the band is very talented and they deserve a good singer.

This wouldn't be a bad CD to be pick up even if you haven't heard them before.

PorPor Coro

11-20-2003, 03:09 AM

Artist: Buddy Guy
Album: Damn Straight I Got The Blues (1972)
Tracks:
Genre: Blues, pure and crisp
Rating: "***1/2" to "****"

This is one of the greatest blues singers first off, he started in 1958 and he is still recording to this day. This is one of his best albums though in his long spanning career. If you want a break from all that hardcore metal and whatnot ^-^" this is a good break. Buddy Guy is an incredible guitarist and his songs are relevant and pleasing to the ear. If you would like to delve into blues music at all, try looking up Buddy Guy and checking this album as well as his many others.

Dark Spawn

11-20-2003, 08:31 AM

Artist: Linkin Park
Album: Meteora
Amt of Tracks: 13
Type of Music: hm...
Rating: *****

its another really good cd done by linkin park. the cd's a bit short but it has excellent songs. faint and breaking the habit are two really good ones :) and id also recommend Reanimation and Hybrid Theory :cool:

Slipknot666

11-24-2003, 06:56 PM

Artist: G-Unit
Album: Beg For Mercy
Amount of Tracks: 18
Type of Music: Rap
Rating: ****1/2
What I Think About It: It's 50 and his crew, a lot of it is similar to Get Rich or Die Tryin' but that's not a problem imo. It has some good music, and interesting lyrics in many of the songs. It's not your typical rap straight through, either, for example "I Wanna Get To Know You" is a song addressing women without talking about hoes and *****es. And it of course has a lot of songs about murder, but that's to be expected from 3 guys who grew up gang banging. My favorite song is probably "My Buddy". It's about guns and it has sound clips from the best movie ever: Scarface.

MainEventz

11-24-2003, 07:32 PM

Artist:Tupac
Album:Tupac reserection
Amount of Tracks:15 (i think im not sure i heard it at a freinds house)
Type of Music:Rap
Rating:*****
What I Think About It:This CD was one of the greatest CD's i have heard in a while. Tupac has some of what i think his greatest work on this CD.Its just another Great Tupac CD.

Here are some of my favorite tracks on the album

1)Runnin
2)Through my rear view

anubiScythe

02-03-2004, 09:35 PM

ARTIST: Incubus
ALBUM: A Crow Left of the Murder
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AMT OF TRACKS: 14
TYPE OF MUSIC: rock
RATING: *****
WHAT I THINK OF IT: an awesome album that proves the band is still progressing musically. it does have a mellow feel to it, though with an edge. it kind of reminds me of fungus amongus and s.c.i.e.n.c.e. blended with morning view. definately a new sound compared to most of today's repeating noise.
it just came out today, and i'm sure that as i listen to it more and more, it'll get up there in my favorite albums.

~c2k~

02-03-2004, 10:57 PM

Disturbed's new CD Believe, I'd give it a ****/5 it's really good you should pick it up some time..

AznXtacyX

02-03-2004, 11:04 PM

personally i don't see any good new cds that REcently came out..probably its just that i cant think of it...~..~ anyway the new debut cd by Damageplan is good be cool!

wrath

02-07-2004, 01:31 AM

ARTIST: Mushroomhead
ALBUM: XIII
# O' Tracks: 13
GENRE: nu metal/ bluesy
RATING: ****1/2
WHat i think:it's good and different form their original two but it's still good

Slipknot666

02-25-2004, 05:22 PM

Shenlong

02-25-2004, 07:48 PM

Arist: lostprophets
Title: Start Something
# of Tracks: 12
Genre: I have no clue what to call it.
Rating: ****
What I Think: I love this CD, to me it kinda sounds like a combination of their last CD, the fakesoundofprogress, and AFI "Sing the Sorrow", and while many of you hate Sing the Sorrow, I like that album although I do agree AFI's old music was incredible. But lostprophets' new CD is badass. If you liked their last CD (if you even heard it) then you would probably like this.

I just got this CD as well. I have to totally agree with your rating and what you think about it. I also think that the transitions between the tracks are done really well. For the genre, I'd call it either alternative rock or possibly some form of punk, but I'm not totally sure.

Slipknot666

02-25-2004, 07:50 PM

I just got this CD as well. I have to totally agree with your rating and what you think about it. I also think that the transitions between the tracks are done really well. For the genre, I'd call it either alternative rock or possibly some form of punk, but I'm not totally sure.
yay another lostprophets fan! *does the tarutaru dance* (you'll only understand it if you play FFXI...) I agree about the track transitions. The first time I listened to it when it got to track 2 I thought it was still on track 1 because it never really sounded like the first ended, just like it progressed to a new beat/riff/chorus.

AngelArm

02-25-2004, 08:14 PM

Band: RxBandits
Album: Progress
Genre: Rock/Ska
Rating: 6 out of 5
Why: It kicks ass. Buy it now. Do it. Most unbelievable CD I have ever heard. Ever.

BlaZeAzZ

02-25-2004, 09:30 PM

ARTIST: Linkin Park
ALBUM: Linkin Park Live in Texas
AMT OF TRACKS: 12
TYPE OF MUSIC: Rock
RATING: *****
WHAT I THINK OF IT: Awsome cd, sounds just like when the record it on there other Cd's, really great artists

PorPor Coro

02-26-2004, 02:20 AM

Artist // Kanye West
Album // College Dropout
# of Tracks // 21
Type of music // Hip Hop
Rating // 5 out of 5

Synopsis// Totally everything i imagined. So good i decided to grace my sig with his image. Kanye West has been a producer for quite some time and was known on the underground NY scene. He is a soulful producer and a real rapper. Taught under such rappers like Mos Def and Talib Kweli, Kanye West has made his own style of rapping which is rhyming about significant subject matters and being aware of the world around him. His beats are top notch and the rhyming follows closely behind. Pick this album up if you want more real rap.

yuki151

02-26-2004, 03:22 AM

ARTIST: Linkin Park
ALBUM: Meteora
AMT OF TRACKS: 13
TYPE OF MUSIC: Alternative Rock
RATING: ***** (out of 5)
WHAT I THINK OF IT: Ok I think this is an awsome CD but then again I am the Linkin Park freak of the century......even though I am preppy. I like rock! Anyways its a really great CD, its got Somewhere I Belong on it, Faint, Numb, all singles now. Its also got this awsome techno mix called Session. Its in The Matrix. Lotsa people think that LP is just screaming....but its not. Its really good stuff..if you like alt. rock that is. Well you can check that out.

i totally agree with u, LP is the best! well, even if it hadnt came out RECENTLY. i recommend:

Artist: Linkin Park
Album: Reanimation
Tracks: 20
Genre: Alt. Rock
Rating: ***** (5/5)
Opinion: this album is a remix of Hybrid Theory except they are working with a whole lot of other artists. it may sound different, but i think they are just as good as the original songs.

note: my personal fav. is MY <DSMBR, though it is kinda soft (i have history with that song) if u want, u can get ENTH E ND or PPR:KUT

:scatter:

Shaolin-Emu

02-26-2004, 04:03 PM

gordonman

02-26-2004, 05:30 PM

Artist: Royce 5'9
Album: Death is Certain
# of Tracks: 15
Genre: Hardcore Rap
Rating: 5 out of 5

This album is a refreshing change from some of Royce's more commercial sounding tracks on some of his previous albums. "Death Is Certain," is a very personal album with amazing production and a lyricism that only Royce can produce.Royce has refined his skills and totally seperated himself from the label of being "eminem's protege." It's a shame that he's the most slept on emcee ever.

If you have any respect for real hip hop, get this album

...Damn you, Emu. You stole mine.

Well then it's a good thing I bought another CD at the same time as Death Is Certain.
Artist: Puddle of Mudd
Album: Life on Display
Number of Tracks: 12
Genre: Rock
Rating: 4 and a half

I'd suggest this to anyone who liked their first album, "Come Clean." They kind of sound like Nirvana (The lead singer sounds like Kurt Cobain so much at some points that it's a little scary.), so if you liked Nirvana then Puddle of Mudd is definately worth checking out.

knives

03-02-2004, 02:11 AM

between the buried and me
THE PRODIGY experience expanded
STATIC-X wisconsin deathtrip

anubiScythe

04-02-2004, 08:26 PM

ARTIST: Clutch
ALBUM: Blast Tyrant
AMT OF TRACKS: 15
TYPE OF MUSIC: rock
RATING: ****1/2
WHAT I THINK OF IT: if you're just a pure rock fan, grab this album. clutch sounds like no other; a great jam band. they've been labeled as stoner rock/metal, but clutch is just clutch.

AgntZero

04-02-2004, 09:23 PM

yay another lostprophets fan! *does the tarutaru dance* (you'll only understand it if you play FFXI...) I agree about the track transitions. The first time I listened to it when it got to track 2 I thought it was still on track 1 because it never really sounded like the first ended, just like it progressed to a new beat/riff/chorus.

word the start something is an amazing album. i've always liked their vocal harmonies sick guitar transitions but they have really out done themselves this time around. LOSTPROPHETS OWN!!!!

JesusAntichrist

04-08-2004, 03:09 AM

Artist: Soulfly
Album: Prophecy
Amount of tracks: 12
Type of music: A hybrid of many things, not the least of which being metal
Rating: *****
What I think of it: F*CKING AMAZING ALBUM. I had heard some older Soulfly stuff before, not a lot, but a little, and I liked it a lot, so I decided to buy Prophecy. I love this CD. Little more can be said about it. It's got a good mix of incredibly fast and moderate, upbeat, medium tempo sounds. Songs like Porrada, Born Again Anarchist, and Mars blew me the f*ck away. If you like hard, loud, fast music with a bit of other sounds thrown in for flavor, pick this up, this album will probably be one of my favorites for a while to come now.
http://roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/Soulfly/mini.jpg

tigerflame4

04-08-2004, 01:27 PM

ARTIST: the offspring
TITLE: splinter
AMOUNT OF TRACKS: 12
TYPE OF MUSIC: the offspring cna be considered many tings...
RATING: *****!!
WHAT I THINK OF IT: it f.ucking ROCKS!! i love it! its thier best yet! plus it has the song "When Your In Prison". i like that song.

gordonman

04-08-2004, 07:03 PM

Artist: Jurassic 5
Title: Power In Numbers
# of Tracks: 17
Genre: Rap
Rating: 5 out of 5

...Amazing. That's all I can say about Power In Numbers. Truly Amazing. All four of these guys have amzing talent and flow. Their beats (produced by DJ Nu-Mark and Cut Chemist) bring something different to the table every time. Songs I would recommend are "A Day At The Races", "If You Only Knew", and "Thin Line."

anubiScythe

05-05-2004, 12:28 PM

ARTIST: Ween
ALBUM: Live In Chicago
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AMT OF TRACKS: cd/17 dvd/26
TYPE OF MUSIC: live
RATING: *****
WHAT I THINK OF IT: this cd/dvd combination destroys. it proves the fact that ween is an awesome live band. with tracks spanning from god, ween, satan to quebec, it's a pretty good representation of the band's work. go get this album. trust me.

platinumtitan

05-05-2004, 02:20 PM

i totally agree with u, LP is the best! well, even if it hadnt came out RECENTLY. i recommend:

Artist: Linkin Park
Album: Reanimation
Tracks: 20
Genre: Alt. Rock
Rating: ***** (5/5)
Opinion: this album is a remix of Hybrid Theory except they are working with a whole lot of other artists. it may sound different, but i think they are just as good as the original songs.

note: my personal fav. is MY <DSMBR, though it is kinda soft (i have history with that song) if u want, u can get ENTH E ND or PPR:KUT

:scatter:

you took mine too! jk. yeah reanimation is LP's best in my opinion. you must all go buy it or dl or whatever means necessary to obtain it.

PorPor Coro

05-05-2004, 03:43 PM

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Artist: Dave Navarro
Title: Trust No One
# of Tracks: 10
Genre: Rock
Rating: 3.5 out of 5

My Thoughts: Im going to try and be bias since Dave Navarro is my favorite guitarist. This CD is a lot more mellow than he played with Jane's Addiction or even Red Hot Chili Peppers, but the songs are incredibly catchy and will get stuck in your head. Its worth owning if you like rock. It sort of reminds me of the more mellow songs of Jane's Addiction, but reflects his talent for songwriting and his wide range of instrumental talents. Track 5 includes the bassist for Marilyn Manson and is a harder track than most of the others, however..buy it if you can find it. Its kinda rare nowadays.

Bride_of_Freddy

05-08-2004, 09:53 PM

Artist: Blink 182
Cd: Blink 182
Tracks: 14(?)
Rating: ****

This is the cd that really got me into Blink, before I heard it I really hated them and now I love them.

never

05-10-2004, 12:35 AM

ARTIST: The Von Bondies
ALBUM: Pawn Shoppe Heart
TRACKS: 12
TYPE OF MUSIC: Alternative Rock, Retro Grunge (kinda)
RATING: ****
BEST SONG: "Not That Social"
WHAT I THINK OF IT: Its a good cd that I can listen to all the way through. They sound kinda like a modern clash tribute band...little more grungy thou. I also like the alternation between male and female lead vocals. Check em out if you have a chance.

Neo-Satan

05-13-2004, 04:37 PM

Artist: Killswitch Engage
Album: The End of Heartache
Track: 12
Type of Music: Somewhere in between Hard Rock and Melodic Metal.
Rating: *****
What I think of it: Really good, Howard Jones is a pretty good replacement for Jesse David Leech, and their new drummer is about as good as Tom was, so overall it's still a very similar sound to "Alive or Just Breathing", except for when Howard goes from screaming to actual singing, cuz his singing voice sounds different from Jesse's. I love this album, I bought it in the hopes that it would hold my attention until May 25 when I will have the blessing of seeing the new Slipknot album, Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses), in my own hands and I'm damn sure this album will complete its task and hold me 'til then, and still remain good after.

never

05-13-2004, 06:20 PM

ARTIST: Tsunami Bomb
TITLE: The Definitive Act
SOUND: Alt/Rock, ...little punkish maybe
RELEASE DATE: July 13th!
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There first two cds were great...i dont know if any of you have ever heard of them or not. They were on abunch of punk comp. cd's...i think they were in the warped tour also. There a good band, i met afew of the members two summers ago. And if nothing else, there lead singer is hot.

:EDIT: ps...there singer is a chick...i am not gay.

CoLdFlaMeZ436

05-13-2004, 08:19 PM

Artist: Lostprophets
Title: Start Something

anubiScythe

05-14-2004, 12:29 PM

Shaolin-Emu

05-25-2004, 04:08 PM

Artist: Ill Bill
Title: What's Wrong with Bill?
Genre: Underground Rap
# of Tracks: 16
Rating: ***** (no joke)

...in today's music world, you're lucky if you find an album with 4 or 5 good tracks. But Non-Phixion member Ill Bill dropped one of the best album's I've heard in a while. I'd honestly say that 8 of the 16 tracks on this album are genuinely good

Sticking to traditional Non-Phixion style, this album is kind of angry and paranoid. However, probably what impressed me most was the fact that every track on this album was produced by Ill Bill's brother Necro, and the production quality is impressive. The beats aren't the only good thing about this album. Bill has stepped up his lyrical game as well, and had some bad ass lines.

Obviously, almost nobody on Dragid listens to underground rap or hip hop, and I'm here to let you know what you're missing.

Suggested tracks to download:
Glendwood Projects
The Anatomy of a School Shooting
Chasing the Dragon

yattasparagus28

05-25-2004, 04:20 PM

ARTIST: Neutral Milk Hotel
ALBUM: In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
TRACKS: 11
GENRE: Indy
RATING:*****(out of 5)
WHAT I THINK OF IT: It's just a great album. The album starts great with King of Carrot Flowers pt. 1, and pts. 2&3 are just awesome. Some may not like the concept of acoustic guitars with saxophones, tubas, and the like. But if you listen to the album the whole way through, you'll just...get it. The songs are great, even if you don't listen to the words. There aren't even words on a bunch of the songs, anyway. The transitions between songs are beautiful, and the album just flows.

Neo-Satan

05-28-2004, 04:20 PM

Artist: Slipknot
Title: Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)
Genre: No friggin' clue what the Hell to call it, this album is a HUGE splice of a lot of different styles, from metal to plain ol' rock to a melodic sound.
Rating: ***** (Did you really expect anything less than a perfect rating for Slipknot from me?)
What I Think of It: Oh my god I love this album. It's VERY different from what Slipknot's done before, but then again all four of their albums are different. The members of Slipknot most definitely weren't lying when they said they aimed to make an album that was more melodic and musical than any of their three past albums (although on Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat. they had a very different member lineup). There's still your old hardcore Slipknot in tracks like Pulse of the Maggots, but there's even accoustic, that's right ACCOUSTIC, tracks that kick ass too, like Circle and Vermillion Pt. 2, then there's songs that are a hardcore and melodic fusion, like Vermillion, Duality, and Opium of the People. This album is so very badass that I really can't stop listening to it and I hope it stays that way for a VERY long time.

Alucard1015

05-28-2004, 07:07 PM

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Artist: As I Lay Dying
Album: Frail Words Collapse
Tracks:12
Genere: Rock/Metal
Rateing *****
What I think: Its a great cd good buy too (it was less than 10 bucks) if you see this get it fore sure.

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Artist:Avenged Sevenfold
Album:Wakeing The Fallen
Tracks:12
Genere:Rock/Metal
Rateing:*****
What i think: This is the best cd i heard all year nothing can compare to it.

PorPor Coro

06-10-2004, 02:07 AM

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Artist - Velvet Revolver
Album - Contraband
# of Tracks - 13
Genre - Rock/Metal
Rating - 4.5 / 5

Well, Ok. I really like Velvet Revolver. It might have something to do with me being a Guns N Roses fan, but this album certainly can stand alone. Slash again graces many tracks with guitar screeching solos and the band is still as high quality as they've ever been. I've been waiting for this album and to me, it wasn't a let down. Its worth owning.

anubiScythe

09-12-2004, 10:19 PM

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ARTIST: Bj*rk
ALBUM: Med*la
# OF TRACKS: 14
TYPE OF MUSIC: vocal/a cappella
RATING: ****
WHAT I THINK OF IT: a somewhat odd, yet beautiful album comprised mostly of layered vocals. some include the Icelandic choir, the London choir, Mike Patton (Mr. Bungle, Faith No More), and Rahzel (the Roots). very intimate and unique.

x Juggalo x

09-12-2004, 10:29 PM

ARTIST: In Flames
ALBUM: Whoracle
TYPE OF MUSIC: rock/metal
RATING: *****
WHAT I THINK OF IT: Awesome, some songs r mellow and others r hardcore, each with good melodies Note: its not a new album

Zhuge_Liang

09-12-2004, 11:08 PM

ARTIST: 213 (Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G)
ALBUM: The Hard Way
AMT OF TRACKS: 19
TYPE OF MUSIC: Rap
RATING: ****
WHAT I THINK OF IT: Was expecting a bit different at first. After listening to this album for sometime, I started to like it more. This has many laid back songs.

Prodigy

09-13-2004, 01:46 AM

Artist: DJ Shadow
Album: In tune and on Time
Tracks: 21
Genre: Trip-Hop/Hip-Hop/Turntablism
Rating: *****
Thoughts: Best live DJ Shadow proformance I've seen. If you havent herd of DJ shadow buy this DVD/CD complimation and watch it. Amazing.

LordAwesome

09-13-2004, 04:17 AM

Artist: Necrophagist
Album: Epitaph
Tracks: 8
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
Rating: *****
Thoughts: Amazing ass riffs/solos, most complicated bass lines I've ever heard, excellent timing, altogether an amazing effort.

pyro1298

09-19-2004, 12:57 AM

Artist: Funeral for a Friend
Album: Casually Dressed and in Deep Conversation
Tracks: 12
Genre: Rock/Metal
Rating: *****
Thoughts: the band kinda sounds like taking back sunday but heavier with more screaming. and less emo

LordAwesome

09-19-2004, 05:16 AM

Artist: Decapitated
Album: The Negation
Tracks: 9
Genre: Death Metal
Rating: **** and a half
What I think of it: Has awesome riffs and drum parts. Very good to headbang or mosh to, if you ask me. And the members are ages 18-20 and the fact that they can play like that is beyond me. Their first cd was 3 years ago, and that means that the drummer was 15...

Shaolin-Emu

09-20-2004, 01:30 AM

Artist: Jedi Mind Tricks
Album: Legacy of Blood
Tracks: 19
Genre: Underground Rap
Rating: 4/5

Part of the reason I have so much respect for Jedi Mind Tricks is the fact that every single one of their albums is solid. Even their first LP, which was nerd rap.

Staying true to their raw, grimy, christian slamming and fag bashing style, Legacy of Blood is just overall a great album. There are only a few tracks on the LP that I won't listen to (excluding interludes). As usual, Stoupe's beats are on par, while Vinnie Paz consistantly rips the mic apart.

There are more pro-Islam, anti-christian, and anti-homosexual references than usual...but I think it just adds flavor to the collective effort. Guest spots include Sean Price, Killah Priest, and Gza of Wu-Tang

Track to download: On the Eve of War f/ Gza (there are 2 mixes, and both of them are great)

LordAwesome

09-20-2004, 03:11 PM

Artist: 3 Inches of Blood
Album: Advance and Vanquish
Tracks: 13
Genre: Really can't say...sorta like 80's power metal but WAY better
Rating: **** and a half

Seriously, pick this cd up...you have never heard anything like them...

LordAwesome

09-20-2004, 03:13 PM

Artist: Burning Skies
Album: Murder by the Means of Existence
Tracks: 12
Genre: Death/Trash
Rating: **** and a half

Great album for those of you willing to handle such awesomeness.

Jakk Vatican

09-20-2004, 04:32 PM

Artist: Operation Ivy
Album: Operation Ivy
Amount of Tracks: 27
Genre: Ska-Punk
Rating: ****1/2
What I Think of It: This was released after they broke up, in 1989, but it's a combination of their only album ("Energy") an EP ("Hectic") and some songs they released on a compilation ("Turn It Around!"). When I bought this album, I already had heard a few Op Iv songs, I just never realized they were this good. A few of their songs sound a bit like Rancid (Note: Tim Armstrong was Op Iv's guitarist), and their best songs tend to be the ones that are more ska-ish. Genius drumming by Dave Mello.

leiayla

09-29-2004, 02:23 PM

Artist: Muse
Album: Absolution
Amount of Tracks: 14
Genre: Rock
Rating: ****1/2

What I Think of It: The lyrics in overall are really interesting, some of them reflects gloomy stuffs and it's not to listen to when depressed. (hehe) The way Matthew Bellaway sings reminds me a bit of opera... Not everyone are into this kind of music, but you can hear some sample on their site, which is: www.muse.mu

iamhated2007

09-29-2004, 04:26 PM

artist-professional murder music
album-looking through
im not sure what kinda music is but its really ****ing awesome kinda like some kinda industrial rock i guess im not sure.just check it out

SailorPenguinz

09-29-2004, 05:18 PM

Artist: IMA Robot
Album: IMA Robot
Tracks: 11 + bonus track
Genre: Rock/Alternative (?)
Rating: **** and half a *
What I think about it: Their music's just so catchy, it makes you want to get up and dance. :D
Favorite tracks: (1) Dynomite; (5) A Is For Action; (6) Dirty Life; (10) Here Comes The Bombs

And my friend highly recommends the lastest album from Cradle of Filth, Nymphetamine. She says that most of the tracks are ballads and are quite beautiful. If I had any cash I'd pick it up. She also told me to visit their site and check out their latest video. It fits very well to the song and involves a lot of artistic scenes. In fact, I'm gonna go check that out now.

AngelArm

09-29-2004, 06:22 PM

Artist: RxBandits
Album: The Resignation
Amount of Tracks: 16
Genre: Ska/Alternative
Rating: *****
What I think of it: Quite Amazing. Not even close to their second Album "Progress", but it beats their first album, "Halfway between here and there". Amazing horn lines grace the tracks of this album, and nice sync lines litter the tracks as well. The best song is "Sell you Beutiful" by far, followed by "News Stand Rock" and "Republic".

LordAwesome

10-28-2004, 04:03 AM

Artist: Ayreon
Album: The Human Equation
Amount of Tracks: 20
Genre: Progressive Metal
Rating: *****
What I think of it: How dare something be this awesome. I mean..a metal opera consisting of 12 vocalists...thats just awesome. Of those include Mikael Akerfeldt from Opeth, Devin Townsend from Strapping Young Lad, and James LaBrie from Dream Theater. It is possibly the most beautiful and melodic metal album I've ever heard in my damn life. Check it out, unless you're close minded or something. By the way, the way they sing is sorta power metalish (reminiscent of the 80's a bit) but I can assure you this is a must have if you like progressive metal of any kind. This is my favorite cd of the almost 500 that I own.

darkcloud92

10-28-2004, 06:01 PM

ARTIST: GreenDay
ALBUM: American Idiot
AMT OF TRACKS: not shure i forgot
TYPE OF MUSIC: punk-rock
RATING: **** (out of 5 *'s)
WHAT I THINK OF IT: I think its a great album its a very unique album because its a rock opera wich is very unexpecting for greenday. Also if you like punk-rock you will deffinatly like this one.

LordAwesome

10-28-2004, 07:31 PM

I don't mean to be a bother, but am I the only person that recommends cds that aren't shoved down your throat by MTV and the radio anyways?

nicholasfreak3

11-05-2004, 08:38 PM

ARTIST: Bowling for soup
ALBUM: A hangover you don't deserve
AMOUNT OF TRACKS: 17
TYPE OF MUSIC: rock
RATING: *****
WHAT I THINK OF IT: it's so awesome how they do it like a story

AngelArm

11-07-2004, 12:50 AM

I don't mean to be a bother, but am I the only person that recommends cds that aren't shoved down your throat by MTV and the radio anyways?

No, I'm about to review a soundtrack to a videogame..
But you do bring up a good point.

ALBUM: Kingdom Hearts Soundtrack
AMOUNT OF TRACKS: 76 (HOLY ****!)
TYPE OF MUSIC: soundtrack? Disney?
RATING: *****
WHAT I THINK OF IT: ****ing amazing. I grant you, it's a videogame soundtrack. But the remixes of old Disney songs and some new songs are amazing. The orchestrated stuff is great, and the 10 different versions of the song Simple and Clean make it slightly better.

kkemepobo

11-15-2004, 08:18 PM

Artist: World/Inferno Friendship Society
Album: A Lexicon of Friends and Enemies
AMT of tracks:12
Type of Music: More accurately, Circus Punk, also gypsy music and bizzarro ska, folk/folkpunk, other wierd crap yet still amazing.
Rating: ******(6/5)
What I think about it: even though it still isn't out (and only the demo is still out and you gotta know how to get it, i'm not sure, my friend got for me and i don't know how) it is an amazing album it has 2 old songs, let's Steal Everything (which is REALLY good), and Fiend In Wien (which is good but not horribly amazing), all others are new and VERY good. Jack was drunk at the recordings and in some songs you can tell because he really slurs but it is a demo anyway and the slurring adds a great accent. This is one of the best WIFS albums ever (but so are all of them).

Chud Monster

11-22-2004, 09:46 PM

ARTIST: Strata
ALBUM: Strata
AMT OF TRACKS: 12
RATING: 4/5
WHAT I THINK OF IT: I was surprised by this album. I had heard their single "The Panic" and didn't really like it. It just seemed to average to me. A friend of mine had picked up the CD and brought it over to my house and I've fallen for it. No, it's not OMGORGASMIC like the following, but it's damned good. I wasn't expecting it to be this good. They seem so unique to me. ^_^ I like the vocalist's voice a lot, and their sound sucks me in. I definately like the sadder kind of sound they have, instead of trying to look bad ass. My favorite tracks would include When It's All Burning, Never There, Waiting, We've Changed, and Today.

darn, you beat me to it.
i think it falls just a little short of alive or just breathing, but definately something to grab.

On The End of Heartache, I agree with you, Anubi.

SeishinWolfKori

11-23-2004, 10:52 AM

I suggest either Slipknot's new album 'Subliminal Verses' or Nigthwish's new album 'Once'

madperrot

11-23-2004, 11:16 AM

Iced Earth- blessed and damned, these guys are keeping real metal alive.

fink f santiago

11-28-2004, 12:55 AM

ARTIST: The Adolescents
ALBUM: Self Title
TRACKS: 14
GENRE: Old School Punk
RATING: 5/5

COMENTS:
One of the best bands to ever come out of Orange County, The Adolescents rocked the scene in the early to mid 80s. This CD contains the bands best songs with the bands best line-up. It has such songs as "LA Girl" or the best song they ever did, "Kids of the Black Hole". This was also the only album with the origional line-up. This CD is a must for any punk rocker.

ArcaneXIII

11-28-2004, 02:21 AM

ARTIST: Eminem
ALBUM: Encore
TYPE OF MUSIC: Rap
RATING: ***** (5/5)
WHAT I THINK OF IT: The absolute best when it comes to rap. This C.D. is platinum-quality. It's one of the best C.D.'s to come along in the rap-community since Tupac. Eminem once again hit's the top ranks with "Encore", and there are some amazing songs in here. Be sure to get it quick, to get the bonus C.D. ;)

AngelArm

11-29-2004, 06:42 PM

I have 2.

Artist: Big D and the Kid's Table
Album: How it Goes
Type of music: Ska
Rating: 5/5
Amount of Tracks: 20
What I think of it: It is truely amazing. The new album from Big D mixes their old style with a new one not seen before from them. The organ makes a reaperance for one song, which is great. And the song LA.X is amazing, a 5 minute song with 38 f-words in it. Truely an epic CD.

Artist: Catch 22
Album: Live
Type of music: Ska
Rating: 4/5
Amount of Tracks: 18
What I think of it: A great CD. The live tracks are good, but they are littered with mistakes. Not just note mistakes, but singing the wrong verse mistakes. The solos' are different, which is cool, but they have an entire track of bragging. I don't really like that.

Prodigy

11-29-2004, 09:50 PM

ARTIST: Oh No
ALBUM: The Disrupt
GENRE: Hip-Hop
RATING: **** 1/2
TRACKS: 17
THOUGHTS: Better then I thought. Bought it love it all but 2 tracks. Either then that Its awesome. If you like Jedi Mind Tricks, KRS-One, or any of that stuff, you'll like this.

anubiScythe

12-08-2004, 02:21 PM

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Artist: Foreign Objects
Album: Universal Culture Shock/The Undiscovered Numbers and Colors
Tracks: UCS:11 TUNAC:5
Genre: metal (sci-fi, math)
Rating: *****

i love these cd's. one of my favorite releases this year.
a pre-cky project featuring Deron Miller (guitars and vocals) and Jess Margera (drums). James Murphy (of death fame) provides lead guitar work, which is amazing. these albums are pestilance and death influenced, and are only available through amazon.com or transitionstore.com.
scope it out.

GarusKitty99

12-08-2004, 02:43 PM

I haven't bought any cd's recently, but 2 I want are.......
The Spongebob Squarepants Movie Soundtrack
U2- How to dismantle an atomic bomb

I heard about the SB movie soundtrack on the movie site (you can get to it from www.nick.com), and I heard Vertigo like a bajillion times and I can only expect more good stuff from the cd it's on. I could be wrong though....... Oh and I know the SB movie had Avril on it..... I'll just overlook that....

uhohspaghettios

12-08-2004, 03:54 PM

electric violin owns you.
Psh, I've played one before. The quality of sound is horrible. And it sounds even worse next to a mic.

Artist: A Perfect Circle
Album: EMOtive
Tracks: 12
Genre: umm...I really don't know. Rock Industrial-ish?
Rating: *****
MY Thoughts: Really good. Maynard's voice sounds phenomenal. However, the entire cd is remakes and there's only two songs the band actually wrote, and one is a remastering of a song on The Thirteenth Step. But the subject matter is very important and promotes peace and individualism.

iamhated2007

12-08-2004, 04:38 PM

ludacris the red light district.buy it.

cantonezGurL

12-21-2004, 06:33 PM

Artist: Se7en 2
Album: Must Listen
Amt of Tracks: 15
Type of music: Korean HipHop
Rating: ****
What I think of it: This is one of his good albums, the songs of this album of his has good beat towards it and I think it's pretty good.

Magus_656

12-22-2004, 02:11 AM

Artist: The Strokes
Album: Room on Fire
Tracks: 11
Genre: Pop/Rock
Rating ***1/2

If you liked the first album, this is a good follow up.

madperrot

12-22-2004, 12:28 PM

Artist: Slayer
Album: Reign in blood
Tracks: 12(it's the extended edition)
Genre: thrash metal
Rating: incredible

this album is insane.

anubiScythe

12-22-2004, 04:55 PM

not neccessarily new but...

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Artist: Oh My God
Album: Interrogations and Confessions
Tracks: 14
Genre: rock
Rating: ***** as in get this.

experimental, artsy rock trio that features an organ/piano rather than a guitar. with vocals that are soaring and poetic, and melodic and crunching organs, these guys can rock hard and stick in your head for days.
on the band's site, 'ohmygodmusic.com' you can check out a few songs. and i suggest you do.

Marth278

12-27-2004, 09:13 PM

Artist : Linkin Park
Album: Meteora
Tracks: 13
Genre: Alternative
Rating ***
What I Thought About It:

Gave it a 3 because i dont listen to most of the songs cause they dont catch my ear. hybrid theory was MUCH better.

vash_stampede

12-27-2004, 09:18 PM

u guys buy cd's? :lol:

GarusKitty99

12-27-2004, 11:32 PM

Artist: Destiny's Child
Album: Destiny Fufilled
# of tracks: 11
# of good tracks: 7
Rating: ***.5

I had to listen to this cd a few times before I thought it was less than utter crap, but a few of the songs can really grow on you. I didn't like the cd cover though. Too many shirtless pictures. ew :twitch: ....

ChaosP86

12-28-2004, 12:34 AM

Alexisonfire-"Watch out"
4-5
its a really good cd, but not quite the same feel as their previous self-titled one. but its an amazing screamo cd and theyre fun.

RuBbErDuCkEy417

12-28-2004, 01:46 PM

ARTISTS:Green Day
Album:American Idiot
# of tracks:16?
rateing:7
Type:rock/punk
I think this cd is really good and i listen to it like evereyday. The cd cover is osm and the music is GREAT!!!

Loner_Cuatro

12-28-2004, 03:52 PM

Artist : Straylight Run
Album : Straylight Run
AMT of Tracks: 11
Type : Indie Rock
Rating : ****/5
What I think: It is a great cd to relax to, yet you can also get emotional with it. Most of it is pretty soft, using a piano in almost every song it gives it a good vibe. All in all a good cd, but not for the hardcore rocker.

xSweetxKissezx

12-28-2004, 04:11 PM

Papa Roach - Getting Away With Murder
Rating- 9/10
Awesome cd, i never liked Papa Roach much before so this really suprised me. I really can't stop listening.

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You can listen to the whole cd there =D yay

Chud Monster

04-02-2005, 03:03 PM

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ARTIST: Unjust
ALBUM: Glow
AMT OF TRACKS: 14
TYPE OF MUSIC: You categorize them.
RATING: 5/5
WHAT I THINK OF IT: The first thing one can notice about this band is how nice Paul Mendoza's voice is. It's good to listening to, kinda makes you feel good, though it gave me goosebumps when I'd first heard it. I enjoy listening to the mixed moods of their sound. Their sound isn't thrown at you at once, so it's kind of relaxed, but somehow they pull it off to where it's not. (I'm not good with these things.)

Find out more and listen to some of their stuff here (http://www.coprorecords.co.uk/copro_bands/unjust.html).

LordAwesome

04-06-2005, 05:25 AM

Artist: Strapping Young Lad
Album: Alien
Amt of Tracks: 11
Type of music: metal
Rating: 4.5/5
What I think of it: SYL is a metal band with no gimmick or trendiness to them whatsoever, theyre just heavy and awesome. It has a couple slower tracks near the end but other than that, it's pretty wild. Not the heaviest or fastest cd by far but very good to jam to.

Radioactive

04-06-2005, 08:52 PM

Artist: Bury Your Dead
Album: Cover your tracks
Genre: Modern Rock/Metal
Tracks: 12
Rating: *****

Review: Like Throwdown, Killswitch Engage and fellow Connecticut troupe Hatebreed, Bury Your Dead goes straight for the jugular on Cover Your Tracks, a bloodcurdling exercise in death metal. Gore meets 'core front and center as guitars collide with a relentless bass drum thump on the band's Victory Records debut, as lead throat Mat Bruso gargles his way through bruising, maniacal funeral marches like "Eyes Wide Shut" and "Mission: Impossible." All of the song titles are nicked from Tom Cruise movies -- "Top Gun," "Losin' It" and "The Color of Money" are a few more -- but the emotional quotient is almost always grim, baring little resemblance to the aforementioned films. Most often, BYD takes aim at nay-sayers and greedy, promiscuous women with hate and vengeance on its collective mind. Cathartic as it may be, Cover Your Tracks is a joyless experience, but if this kind of threatening, disturbing musical presentation is your bag, BYD do it about as well as any of the aforementioned. ~ John D. Luerssen, All Music Guide

anubiScythe

04-26-2005, 08:44 PM

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Artist: Von Iva
Album: Von Iva
Tracks: 6
Genre: Rock n' Soul
Rating: ****

pure sex. these ladies give you in your face rock with soul flowing from every breath. like another band i love, Oh My God, Von Iva features prominant crunching keys with no guitars (other than the bass). a very nice sound. only six tracks, but they're all great.
check out a couple songs HERE (http://betterpropaganda.com/artist_page.asp?id=450) .
(i recommend not hot to trot)^^

xSweetxKissezx

04-26-2005, 09:35 PM

Artist= HOT HOT HEAT
Album= Elevator
Tracks= 14
Rating= 4 1/2

All of the songs are very catchy, its almost scary. It's a fun cd.. i've listened to it like a bazillion times in the past week.

icebahamut

05-11-2005, 07:49 AM

artist: Gorillaz

album: demon days

tracks: ?

rating: 4

i especially like feel good inc.

bangxbang

05-11-2005, 08:55 PM

ARTIST: Air
ALBUM: Talkie Walkie
AMT OF TRACKS: (Not sure, currently)
TYPE OF MUSIC: Electronica
RATING: ****
WHAT I THINK OF IT: Very unique from other artists, and so amazingly eccentric that I believe it doesn't fit into a genre. They apparently like to experiment a lot with their music, and I love the fact that they don't feel the need to be too cliquey.

hakai

05-11-2005, 09:10 PM

hmmm
i dont really buy cds hahahaha i can get any song i want

AngelArm

05-11-2005, 10:24 PM

Artist: Ben Folds
Album: Songs For Silverman
Amount of Tracks: 11
Type of Music: uhhh...Alternative/Jazz? No way to describe Ben.
Rating: 3.5/5
Why?:
Some songs are so catchy. Take "You to Thank" and "Landed" for instance. "Time" is pretty good as well, and "Jesusland" is catchy. But this new CD isn't full of the great stuff I fell in love with. Ben's old stuff like, "Rockin' the Suburbs" and when he was with Ben Folds Five, he was great. Its a good album, but his worst so far.

anubiScythe

06-29-2005, 07:57 PM

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Artist: CKY
Album: An Ånswer Can Be Found
Tracks: 11
Genre: Awesome
Rating: *****

WHOA. do the band and yourself a favor, buy this album, and enjoy.
without question, the best album so far this year. riffs, riffs, and more riffs. like slow, melodic death metal. great drum work with plenty of rhythm changes. production (guitarist Chad Ginsburg) may be the best i've ever heard.
seriously, this is worth picking up. please do.

firekirby

06-30-2005, 04:56 AM

Artist: Linkin Park
Album: Hybrid Theory
Songs: 12
Rating: ****

It's a VERY old album but for rock fans who don't haveit, it's really well worth spending your money on. Seriously.

Shenlong

07-20-2005, 08:02 PM

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Artist: Trivium
Album: Ascendency
Tracks: 12
Genre: Thrash/Metalcore
Rating: ****1/2

A bit late in recommending this one, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't pick it up if you're into the metal genre at all. If you are into metal, you've probably already heard people raving about them, but you really should pick the album and check it out yourself. Interesting combination of thrash, death metal, metalcore, and other metal elements in the music for this band.

EDIT: Favorite songs on the CD: Rain, Drowned and Torn Asunder, Ascendency, Like Light to the Flies

DivineDragoon

07-20-2005, 11:52 PM

ARTIST: System of a Down
ALBUM: Mezmerize
TRACKS: 11
RATING:*************

Very kick-ass. Also look for: Toxicity, Steal This Album, System of a Down (album)

Don't care if anyone said this already.

anubiScythe

07-21-2005, 07:48 PM

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Artist: Ween
Album: Shinola: Vol. 1
Tracks: 12
Genre: Brown
Rating: *****

a collection of previously unreleased material from the musical geniuses Gene and Dean Ween. something to hold us over until the new album? hardly. beyond worthy of being an official album, Shinola gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. songs include the brown sound of Tastes Good on th' Bun and Big Fat F*ck, the poppy, almost Beach Boy-ish Boys Club, the Thin Lizzy like Gabrielle, and the funk of Monique the Freak, which reminds me of Stevie Wonder and Prince. if you're a fan of many genres, or just great music in general, check this, or any Ween album for that matter, out. available at ween.com (http://ween.com/chocodog/ween/).

omega_red

07-22-2005, 04:58 PM

ARTIST: Foo Fighters
ALBUM: In Your Honour
AMT OF TRACKS: 21
TYPE OF MUSIC: hard / lighter rock (2 cd's)
RATING: ****1/2 (out of 5 *'s)
WHAT I THINK OF IT: Its a great albumb, very new sound and great track sucsession.
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zĒa£

07-25-2005, 11:44 AM

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Artist: The Game
Album: Untold Story Volume II
Genre: Rap
Tracks: 14
Rating: 5/5

Here's a review the day before the album comes out. (Release date: 7/26/05)

Review:
I've listened to 5 of the 14 songs so far, and rated them all 5 out of 5 on iTunes. Even though I've listened to less than half of the album so far, this is probably already my favorite Game album. Recommended for any Game fan, or rap in general.

CheapKillx

09-06-2005, 05:41 PM

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<3
yay for deathcab
4/5

USAirForceR

09-06-2005, 10:49 PM

Artist: John Butler Trio

Album: Sunrise Over Sea

Genre: Rock/Rythem & Blues

What I Think: These three guys are straight out of Australia. The guitarist/vocalist rips off some real wicked and beautiful melodies on his acoustic, 12-string guitar, slide guitar, dobrough (don't know how to spell it).

The bass player is hooked through two amps with two different pedals, so it gives it a double bass sound.

The drummer is phenomenal, enough said there. If you like good music, with musicians that can really play their instruments, this band is for you.

R_E_rocks

09-07-2005, 05:34 PM

ARTIST: Kanye West
ALBUM: Late Registration
AMT OF TRACKS: 21
TYPE OF MUSIC: rap
RATING: **** 1/2
WHAT I THINK OF IT: Best rap album of the year. Better than both Game's and Common's albums. Aawesome guest appearances by Jay Z and Nas.

CrakinCapn

09-07-2005, 05:44 PM

ARTIST: Dream Theater
ALBUM: Octavarium
AMT OF TRACKS: 8
TYPE OF MUSIC: Proggressive Metal
RATING: 6 out of 5
WHAT I THINK OF IT: This is one of the most superb albums that can dwell through the human mind - hearing it once will have you repeating the entire album at school for the entire day, and once you get home, you'll just hear it a further 2 times - this is a gem.

ARTIST: Rhapsody
ALBUM: Symphony of the Enchanted Lands II - Dark Secret
AMT OF TRACKS: 12
TYPE OF MUSIC: Symphonic/Orchestral/Power/Proggressive Metal (fantasy).
RATING: 5 out of 5.
WHAT I THINK OF IT: I've heard just a little of this album, because I recently obtained it, but I'm enjoying what I'm hearing - it's a good view in the Italian Metalhead's mind. I recommend this (it came out around 2004, so I wanted to suggest albums that came out recently).

anubiScythe

09-22-2005, 07:33 PM

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Artist: Sigur R*s
Album: Takk...
Tracks: 11
Genre: Experimental
Rating: *****

gorgeous. angelic. sprawling. and their most accessable.
i like Takk... more than their last album ( ), but it doesn't surpass Ágætis Byrjun for me. at least it hasn't yet... =)

CheapKillx

09-22-2005, 11:09 PM

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FALL OUT BOY

FROM UNDER THE CORK TREE

eh... could be better. 3.5/5

still fun to listen to

PalaceBurner

10-16-2005, 11:29 PM

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Artist: Ill Niño
Album: One Nation Underground
Number Of Tracks: 13
Genre: Latin Metal
Rating: *****

Review: Not a single bad track. Of their 3 CDs this is probably my favorite. If you liked Revolution Revoluc*on or Confession then you'll probably like this. You would probably also like it if you like metal and classical latin music, because the sound is very unique, and the latin sound is very obvious.

Radioactive

10-16-2005, 11:49 PM

Artist: Sevendust
Album: Next (Parental Advisory)
Number of Tracks: 11
Genre: Hard Rock/Metal/Speed Metal
Rating: *****
Review: Great Album, but I think Sevendust is a band where you love them or hate them, but overall kick-ass album.

angermanagement

10-17-2005, 03:34 AM

Artist: Conjure One
Album: Conjure One
Number of Tracks: 14
Genre: Trance
Rating: *****
Review: I prefere a bit more beat like you find with Haunted Echo or mainstream stuff like Ian Van Dahl. But trance/house with a female vocal Conjure One tends to be the most consistant with good songs and transistion.

PalaceBurner

10-26-2005, 09:27 AM

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Artist: Many, many, many artists from throughout Roadrunner Records' history.
Album: Roadrunner United: The All-Star Sessions
Number Of Tracks: 18
Genre: Metal
Rating: *****
Review: If you like metal you will like this album, it has selections from basically every genre of metal, each song is performed by a different mix-up of members of Roadrunner bands, all of it sounds really good and pretty unique. Some of the artists on the album include Dani Filth, Corey Taylor (singing a POLITICAL song, oh my God it's sweet), Cristian Machado, Dez Fafara, Peter Steele, Keith Caputo, Howard Jones, Dave Pybus, Paul Grey, Dave Chavarri, Mark Hunter, Andols Herrick, and many others, including the albums producers, Joey Jordison, Dino Cazares, Matt Heafy, and Robert Flynn. This album is DEFINITELY worth checking out. It's quite possibly my new favorite album :).