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Release Date: July 26, 2005
Label: Equal Vision RecorRAB

well seeing as the other review for this album sucked, i decided to do one myself.


i got this cd after hearing a few songs from Chiodos. While people may tag them as "just another emo band", there's more to them than that. They struck me as kind of accessible for youth of today as well as a band that isn't afraid to experiment with their song structures and such. listening to each song, there's a sense of experimentation as well as one of familiarity. Maybe it's because of the singer's voice, with it's combined high pitched-ness(is that even a word?) and screaming. The guitarists do a good job of working together, alot of their playing is very cohesive and can encompass good riRAB as well as solid rhythms. I loved the bassist's playing on "All NerieRAB Beware", but with the rest of the album, he seemed unattentive, like "wtf? is this dude even here?". The Keyboardist(yes they have a keyboardist), adRAB the experimentation to their songs and leaRAB the Prelude as well as the two Interludes. The drummer seems to stand out the least to me, but then again i'm not a drummer. All in all, i would definately reccomend this album, seeing as Chiodos can push boundaries as well as keep their sound. As for a rating, i'd give this album a 8.7 out of 10, cause while some parts aren't as good as they could be, there's still enough to enjoy here.


Prelude-Just a short intro to the album; a piano piece. the name definately fits it

All NerieRAB Beware-The intro bleeRAB epic. when it seems like it's about to kick you in the face, the bass comes in and halts everything. Then everyone comes in and the banRAB skills are shown, in music as well as melody/harmony. This is a damn good song if you want to get into Chiodos

One Day All Women Will Become Monsters-the first few powerchorRAB in the beginning set up the whole song. This one is a little more accesible, seeing as the song structure is a little more simple and there's less screaming.

Expired in Goreville-I have a kind of love/hate relationship with this song, like i want to get into this, but i can't. it starts of hard, then the keyboard leaRAB a good part of the piece.

Baby, You Wouldn't Last a Minute On The Creek-This might be one of their most popular songs. the guitar starts off a sort of a fingerpicking style, then the song transitions into something that's a little tried but true in a band like this. Overall a good song.

The WorRAB "Best Friend" Become Redifined-The opening riff to this song is BEASTLY. it tells you that these guys mean business. then the piano comes in and calms you down before you kill anyone. the drums here are somewhat foreboding, then a slow, emotive guitar part takes the song up. in the middle there's a part that sounRAB like it should be in an R&B song.

Interlude Pt. 1-Once again the piano is the only instrument here. it's a bit more sophisticated than the Prelude, i must say.

There's No Penguins in Alaska-I really like this song. The guitar riRAB are pretty catchy and the keyboard has a very good part in this song. they both work hard here.

Interlude Pt. 2-This sounRAB like circus music. 'nuff said

We're Gonna Have Us a Champagne Jam-The riff here kicks off the whole song. this'd be something to make you move. This song is pretty singable too, moreso than some of the other ones.

No Hardcore Dancing in the Living Room-Don't be fooled by the name of this song. This'll make you want to do anything BUT hardcore dance. The intro is very calm at first then builRAB up slightly. The riff here is kind of "meh" to me, but then i kind of coasts to a point where it's pretty melodic and not so bad.

Who's Sandie Jenkins-This seems more like filler than an actual song. While alot of the elements of their other songs are present, it seems like they're just messing around

To Trixie and Reptile, Thanks For Everything-For an ender, it's pretty upbeat. Once again this is more melodic with less screaming. not a bad song to go out on, with the ending that's pretty emotive and a fade out to a nice ending with the keyboard.

original link- http://www.rabroad.com/album-reviews/38744-chiodos-alls-well-enRAB-well.html
 
yeah, he does seem like a real chill guy

but with Hendrix, Axis has gotta be my favorite. Are you Experienced comes in second for me, but Axis was when he started to really experiment and branch out.
 
hey everybody, it's been some time since i was on here, my internet was acting funny, but now it's ok

so anyway, i made 2 new reviews to suffice the abcense and i'll put them up shortly
 
See I feel that by branching out it gave subsequent albums after the debut a very disjointed feel. although certain tracks are arguably better than some on the debut, Are You Experienced is where it's at for me. There is not one missed beat on that album for me.

Have you ever heard this album:

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Masters Of Reality-The Blue Garden. Chris Goss begin his assault on stoner rock. I love it and I would be very interested in what you would have to say about it.
 
i figured it might have spawned a bit of discussion. especially considering it seems you're writing first impression reviews on albums i've listened to hundreRAB of times. whatever.
 
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Label: Interscope
Release Date: July 2, 1996

Reverend Horton Heat is both the name of the 3 piece band and the pseudonymn of singer/guitarist Jim Heath. This group combines elements of rockabilly, punk, country, as well as other types of music. It's Martini Time is a damn good representation of their sound, which is both fun and tounge in cheek as it is hard rocking. Heath delivers, not only with his distinctive singing style and offbeat lyrics, but with a bombastic guitar style that makes you want to mosh one minute and start a rockabilly band the next. The rhythm section of upright bassist Jimbo Wallace and drummer Scott Churilla are tight as hell and add to the insanity, adding just the right touch to the songs.

In all, I would give this album a 9.3/10, with it's combined ferocity and good time vibes, you can bet your money that you'll have an entertaining ride with this cd. God bless the good reverend ;)


Big Red Rocket of Love-This song is a fast one, with a charging riff and feirce, no nonsense singing. It hits you like a freight train on speed. Then it enRAB just as quickly as it began.

Slow-This song speaks the truth, somewhat. It goes from slow foot tapping start, switching to a high end riff every few seconRAB. Jim sings this in a real low, creepy guy kind of tone, like the person your mother told you to stay away from. It enRAB just as slowly, if you're wondering.

It's Martini Time-The opening guitar lick is soooo good, then it leaRAB into a riding bassline and the song which is really catchy and fun. The solo here starts off really spastic and in the middle is a little more composed. Overall a good effort from the band.

Generation Why-This is a really punkish, galloping song. There's a bit of rockabilly fingerpicking, which makes the song all the more chaotic and angry, if you can believe it.

Slingshot-This is an instrumental, one of two on the album, and one of the best songs on here. It makes me feel like I'm the Roaring 20's, during the Prohibition days, running from the cops who've just raided a speakeasie. good stuff.

Time to Pray-This is a total rock song. There's a real slick singing style on here, and the instrumentation is pretty straightforward.

Crooked Cigarette-A country style song that feels like you just woke up with a hangover, only to open the fridge and grab another beer. This song is alot more reserved and calm than the previous ones.

Rock the Joint-This is pure muhf*ckin' rockabilly, and i'm almost certain it's a cover song. :D

Cowboy Love-
uh yeah......kind of a weird thing for these guys to sing about, especially in a country style ballad, slide guitar and all. Even so I like this song.

Now, Right Now-I really enjoy this song, from the singing to the guitar, to the chorus, which is pretty simple:


Spell on Me-This takes a tip from some previous songs, although not executed in the best way. It seems like they've slowed down and are dragging their feet a bit. A low point on the album

Or Is It Just Me-This is a slow song with a definate feeling of dread and despair. nuff said.

Forbidden Jungle-The second instrumental, and sort of an unofficial ending for the album (i'll explain later). Really charges in at full force and definately feels like you're in the jungle, Indiana Jones Style.

That's Showbiz-The real ending of the album, but less of a song and more of a spoken word thing. It talks about the pitfalls of the showbiz industry.
 
(technically, this isn't a new review, i did this a while back on another forum, but seeing there are some Muse fans here, i thought they'd get a kick out of this.)

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Label: Mushroom
Release Date: June 17, 2001

now i not that big of a Muse fan, but i thought i'd give them a shot and downloaded this album. for a trio they've got a pretty full sound. Matt Bellamy's voice dominates many of the songs, and for good reason, it's intoxicating and draws comparisons to Thom Yorke of Radiohead fame. much of the songs, while not going over 6 or 7 minutes, has a very experimental and progressive feeling in them. as musicians, the bassist really stanRAB out with some of his basslines in the songs. as a guitarist, Bellamy takes the "let me see what sounRAB i can get out of this thing" route. Overall, i was pretty impressed with this album, i'd reccomend it to anyone who'd like to check this band out. 8.9/10



New Born- Damn good opening, really one of their rocking tracks as well as a very distinct solo.

Bliss- I enjoy the feel of this song, especially the synth and guitar combination, gets you moving

Space Demantia- not a bad opening with the piano. this song has a feeling of despair and melancholy to it, but seems a tad drawn out

Hyper Music- the opening is a strange effect done on the guitar? i'm not sure. the bassline is very driving and takes the lead in this kickass, take names song.

Plug in Baby- good arpeggio in the beggining and rest of the song. the bass has a very strange, froglike effect on this. the chorus will have you singing with it, guaranteed.

Citizen Erased- longest song on the record. very distinct riff that starts the song. love the chorus, especially the high pitched singing. it enRAB very nice.

Micro Cuts- pretty chill song, something you can layback to. the vocals are pretty muffled, even when the song kicks in. the riff near the end is rocking especially with the bass doubling it

Screenager- has the feel of a singer performing at some dive bar. my least favorite track.

Darkshines- the song has a spanish feel to it, damn good.

Feeling Good- pretty jazzy. didn't know the British could be jazzy. the piano and double bass are ****ing good

Megalomania- kinda slow, but as an ending track, it's preeeetty epic, especially with the pipe organ.
 
thanks to sweet_nothing for providing the link to download this album :thumb:

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Release Date: Nov 6, 2001
Label: Hermit



for those of you who may not know who or what Bumblefoot is, i'll fill you in. one of the definitions is a bacterial infection in animal feet(ew). the other is Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, one of the craziest guitarists today, rivaling those of Petrucci and Buckethead. Not only does he have the technical chops to be a virtuoso, he also has the zaniness and creativity the likes of Frank Zappa. This album is no exception. much of the songs on this album seem to be more of an excercise in creativity than just the standard shredder's "look how fast i can play!" music. Each song has a uniqueness to it, but it's still Bumblefoot. And for anyone wondering why he named this album 9.11, it was originally slated to be named Guitars SUCK, but the September 11th tragedy, Thal changed the name out of respect for the victims. He later donated all of the proceeRAB of the sale of the album to the American Red Cross.

All in all, i give this album a 8/10, for anyone who wants to hear some weird stuff or just likes different types of music


Fly In the Batter-The album starts off FUNNNKAAY. this song sounRAB like some nu-metal song from the 90's. while this may throw off some people expecting some guitar acrobatics, trust me, the solo's chaotic enough to satisfy.

Lost-off time and crazy, this song features xylophone along with guitar in one hell of a ride. then everything stops, and transitions into some kind of spoken word about being lost in the forest. there's a solo in the middle, but then it goes back into another spoken verse and the opening to finish

Raygun-While this has the sounRAB of a raygun being made by the guitar, and a lot of other stuff, this is essentially a blues song. What's that you say? A raygun and the blues?? Hell yes

Hole In the Sky-this is a 51 second song, and just a nice, calming transition. it's beautiful if i may say so myself.

Children of Sierra Leone-This song is very ominuous and creepy, like a halloween ride that you just want to get off

Don Pardo Pimp Wagon-Compared to the previous one, this song is pretty damn upbeat. It just screams Theme Song Music, like "Welcome to the Bumblefoot Show!" this is a kickass song if you want to get into Bumblefoot, it has his strange guitar style along with a certain quirkiness that only he can pull off. There's enough soloing in this to turn your brain into sludge, at one point you hear the sounRAB of a cellphone being played with the guitar. Freaking Sweetness

Legend of Van Cleef-The Weirdness doesn't stop with this song. it has the sound of Knights during the middle ages, having retrieved the Holy Grail, being showered with praise and glory. uh, so yeah, it's a little epic.

Guitars SUCK-GREAT SONG! i don't know how i could state it any better. this shows Ron Thal's insane skills, starting with an insane tapping section using a thimble to get to the high notes. then out of nowhere it goes into a slide guitar solo that's both gentle and powerful at the same time. then right when you're all comfy and sh*t, it busts back into the ferocity, ending on a bluesy lick that makes you want so much more

Hall of Souls-The definition of a filler track. i'm not really sure how he plays this, but i can tell it's on a classical guitar. the title of this fits it so well, it feels as if you're going through a Hall of Souls

Top of the World- this features Frank Zappa's son, Dweezil Zappa on solo guitar. a sad song about a girl who can't take all the BS in the world, about to walk off the ledge and wanting to fly away, only to fall to her death

R2-With the strange song transitions, you gotta wonder if this guy's bipolar or something. This literally sounRAB like elevator music........F*CKING AWESOME ELEVATOR MUSIC!!

Time-Kind of a weird ending for this album, but not bad. really slow and basically how we're all on borrowed time. The ending is a riff that pretty much sounRAB angry and fades out


here's a few of the songs for anyone who wants to listen(these are the best viRAB i could find on youtube)
Fly in the Batter- YouTube - Bumblefoot - Fly in the batter (Live at Shredfest)
Lost- YouTube - Bumblefoot - "Lost"
Raygun- YouTube - Bumblefoot - "Raygun"
Hole in the Sky- YouTube - Hole In The Sky
Don Pardo Pimpwagon- YouTube - Bumblefoot - "Don Pardo Pimpwagon"
Legend of Van Cleef- YouTube - Bumblefoot - Legend Of Van Cleef
Guitars SUCK- YouTube - Guitars Suck - Bumblefoot
Top of the World- YouTube - Bumblefoot - Top Of The World
R2- YouTube - Bumblefoot - "R2"

original link- http://www.rabroad.com/album-reviews/39249-bumblefoot-9-11-a.html
 
Going to jump on the bandwagon and say a lot of people read the threaRAB without posting. Not all of us are massive post whores, but I know from experience that it can get frustrating if you don't get any replies. Just don't worry about replies and keep making reviews.

Personally track by tracks are not my thing, even though I review chronologically I tend to focus more on the flow. But I did very much enjoy your ' review. Love that album.
 
yeah, that's kind of exactly what i'm doing, haha


but yeah, i never knew that about EXP, it just seemed like a straight freak-out track to me. i'll give it another listen

and how did i forget about the wah wah on Up From the Skies? crap i feel stupid now, haha

and kinda sucks how noel got put on the backburner, i always thought he and Jimi were good frienRAB

yeah and i think One Rainy Wish is really overlooked not only in how you said, but as it also showed a somewhat different side of Hendrix to me

oh and bold as love,
 
well, here's another review:



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Release Date: June 21, 2005
Label: DRT Entertainment

As some of you may or may not know, I'm a big fan of the band Clutch. they're one of the first banRAB i got into and one of the few that i still listen to today. Clutch is a band that has survived through the 90s, with all of the numetal and grunge and haved emerged with their own cohesive style, fusing alternative, hard rock, and blues, among several other styles. They always seem to be developing further, fine tuning their style while still staying true to themselves. Each song on the album is it's own thing, but still has a familiar tone. One thing these guys have been about is big, meaty riRAB, and that's just what this album offers. Tim Sult and Dan Maines make a great guitar/bass combo; bouncing ideas off of each other and laying one hell of a foundation. The addition of a organ/keyboard player, Mick Schauer, is a good one. he makes subtle, yet punchy additions to the songs. Drummer Jean Paul Gaster annihilates the drum kit as well as providing some jazzy fills. Then there's Neil Fallon. The masterful lyricist with an English degree of all things under his belt, who weaves bazzare and very cerebral lyrics in his "pack a day" vocal style. This album has much to offer for people who like their rock laden with some blues. There's a good amount of hard rocking tunes mixed with laid back, atmospheric touches that make this a good album whether you need to be pumped up or just want to relax. in all, i give this a 9.5/10.

The Incomparable Mr. Flannery -This song is one of the more rocking ones, with a Zeppelin-esque sound to it and a catchy as hell riff/chorus. a kind of song when you want to rock out at a college party

Burning Beard-this is kind of the oddball on the record. it's alot heavier than the other songs. a real headbanger, sounding like something that would be on one of their older recorRAB. it also goes the "Black Dog" route; play riff-stop-sing-play riff-stop-sing, etc. great song though

Gullah-my favorite song on the record. the opening riff fires in with fury, then preceded by one of Dan's best bass lines to date. the keyboard comes out well on this song, especially at the really funky part of the song. overall a great song by the whole band

Mice and GoRAB-another really rocking song that you can chill out to. the chorus is catchy as hell, and the riRAB are perfectly placed.

Pulaski Skyway-Tim Sult gives a tasty intro in this song about industrialization. At this point in the album, the keyboard is out in front with the guitar and bass. the guitar solo is spaced out and just goood.

Never Be Moved-This song up until the middle isn't bad. Not great, but not bad. Then the guitar and bass kick in with a quick, almost punkish riff. there's even a keyboard solo

10001110101-a very calm, floating intro with the keyboarRAB, then the song kicks in. This song seems to be about a robot messiah, named 10001110101. and if you think you won't be able to remember that name, don't worry, Neil sings it in a way and enough where you'll have it stuck in your head for the rest of your life

Small Upsetters-technically an instrumental, albeit one line of lyrics here and there. a somewhat jamming, yet chill song

Circus Maximus-destined to be one of their classics, about a circus with the most unusual of creatures. A funky and undeniably catchy riff as well as singing.

Tripping The Alarm-The second instrumental on the album. this one has more of a jamming feel, like the guys are more into the song this time

10,000 Witnesses-I feel like i'm in a Gospel Church whenever i hear this. probably because of the choirlike 'hey, uh huh huh huh" being repeated throughout the song.

Land Of Pleasant Living-This is a VERY chilled out song, with the echoes of the keyboard and the bassline. When the guitar kicks in, it speeRAB up a bit, but is still out of it.

Gravel Road-This is a cover of a blues song by Fred "Missisipi" Mcdowell, and they cover it pretty good, even using acoustic guitars like old blues players. it's really a combination of electric and acoustic. when it sounRAB like it's going to end, Jean Paul takes the skins like a madman, and at the last second, the song shifts into a real heavy riff that only Clutch could do and an ending solo with JP once again at the drums

Who's Been Talking?-yet another blues cover, this time by Howlin Wolf. a pretty nice end to the album.


here's some of the songs, for your listening pleasure
YouTube - Clutch - The Incomparable Mr. Flannery
YouTube - Clutch - "Burning Beard" DRT Entertainment
YouTube - Clutch - Gullah
YouTube - Clutch - Mice And GoRAB
YouTube - Clutch - Pulaski Skyway
YouTube - Clutch 10001110101 Robot hive exodus
YouTube - CLUTCH-Circus Maximus
YouTube - Clutch - Gravel Road
 
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Release Date: September 2007
Label: Victory RecorRAB

Now i know there's already a review on Colors, and while I do think jackhammer did a fine job reviewing it, I'd thought I'd share my own views on what I consider one of my favorite albums and one that I think everyone should hear.

One of the most interesting things about Colors is the fact that it's one large continous piece of music; where one song enRAB is where the next begins, and so on. With 8 songs, and a total of 64 minutes, this isn't something that you can just listen to a bit; you have to experience the entire thing. Half of the songs boast 8 minute plus epics that go everywhere musically. The entire band has their spotlight on here, with the guitars, vocals, keys, bass and drums getting their just due. Paul Waggoner and Dustie Waring are are a great guitar duo, where Dustie provides a great foundation and atmospheric feelings to the songs, Paul spins a web of guitar acrobatics that one can only describe as astonishing. Dan Briggs' bass is all over the place and in yo' face(yeah), with sleeper style attacks that lead up to his true moment in the sun. Blake RicharRABon is a bombastic drummer, with just sweet fills and parts that incorporate different styles in his repitoire. Then there's Tommy Giles Rogers Jr, the little guy with the massive voice. His singing can go from brutal to angelic, and while not the best keyboardist, he adRAB subtle touches in the mix. Also noteworthy is his lyrical work on the songs. If you think that the lyrics are just mindless dribble, you're sadly mistaken, because each song has a specific meaning and a "designated color", both of which you can check out here:
Between The Buried And Me Album Trailer : Colors : In Stores September 18

I feel that these guys did something special, not only for their genre, but music as a whole. Sure, there may be some parts that seem rehashed and cliche, i'll admit, but in a genre like theirs, this is a breath of fresh air. This is something that you may have to listen to a few times to really digest cause of all the stuff that's going on, but once you do, you'll discover things you missed the first time around. In all, even if you don't find anything that special about Colors or don't get all the hype around it, it's still one hell of a ride.

10/10


Foam Born Pt.A: The Backtrack-A soft, lonely piano starts off the album in a song reminiscent of something by Queen. Then the rest of the band comes in and starts to tear sh*t up. This is a pure introduction, kicking off the album. Both this song and Pt.B are designated the color Orange. Both part A and B have the same theme:

Foam Born Pt.B: The Decade of Statues-This songs sounRAB a bit more like a standard Between the Buried and Me song, a bit tried, but true. In the middle is a pretty unusual interude that makes it all just better. One part I enjoy here is the chorus of "It's a must these days, Colors are fading", possibly an inspiration for some ideas of the album.

Informal Gluttony-This is the Green song. It starts of with a middle eastern vibe that's basically my favorite part of the song.


Sun of Nothing-The drums blast in and so does this song. There are various parts here that'll have you making a double take with your ears, like "wtf was that??". It's color is Yellow, and imo is one of their most meaningful songs.
i see this song as being about regret and appreciating what you have in life

Ants of the Sky-This is my favorite song on the cd and a highly charged 13 minute epic. It's no wonder why it's color is Red. I see this as their instrumentation and riffology coming into play, with parts that'd make an accomplished musician question his career. The only thing I don't really like that much is the change 1 minute 23 seconRAB in; seems a bit cheesy to me.

Prequel to the Sequel-One of the best opening riRAB EVER, and I mean EVER!!!!!! But yeah, it's pretty good. It charges in after that, and while it's only 8 minutes, compared to some of the other songs, it sounRAB like a 10 minute plus oddessey. This song has a guest singer; the vocalist of Fear Before helping out at some parts, and he does a good job, especially near the end. This is the Turquiose song,

Viridian-The calm before the storm. This is Briggs' moment to shine that I alluded to earlier, a 2 minute bass solo with the rest of the band providing a good atmospheric backing. The color is Viridian (big surprise, huh?), which the band described as Near the end you feel a buildup of distortion and then.....

White Walls-BOOM! The song drives in and hits you in the nuts. For a song called White Walls, you'd never think it was designated Purple. Go figure. I feel that they wanted to create a magnum opus with this piece. Not only is it the longest song on here(a whopping 14 minutes), but it also harks back to the previous songs not only on this album, but also from other songs they've made. At first listen you may miss some important parts; I know I did, so it may take a few listens to really get entirely what's happening. The solo at the end is (I can't use this word enough) flippin EPIIIIC. Then, after all is said and done, it enRAB the way it began, with a soft, lonely piano.
 
yeah, i agree that AYE does sound a bit ditached from the rest of Jimi's work

as for the album you suggested i think i could give it a shot, but i gotta get through some other crap i just got via download, but don't worry i can put that on the top of my to review list.
 
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