Weird how much I agree with the points of this review, but just like it more than the author did. Die4u is probably the only song I actually dislike, but I love the over-the-top-ness of it all. I also don't think any other BMTH album besides Throne and amo are too long - can't imagine thinking that Sempiternal or There is a Hell... are too long. Especially Sempiternal, the bonus tracks there are required listening for me every time. I do appreciate the author pointing out how similar some songs are to other artists, I missed that one my first run through (which was today). Just so much to take in at once.
ha! I'm sure we'll find common ground on something.. or not. I generally enjoy this album though, and have found there's enough meat on the bones despite all the singles rolled out over the years that there's a lot to still digest. For whatever reason, A bullet w/ my name just didn't click yet. It is what it is on Furiosa. Staying out of that thread. I have found enough opinion pieces / reviews online to know I'm not totally crazy / alone in my thoughts, and it is what it is at this point. I often change my opinion of art on re-watches / listens etc so until then I've said my bit.
You can't help how you feel! Haha. It's just always funny how different people can be. I've seen many people say n/A and Limo are the best songs on this album and those are easily my bottom two. Bullet and Top 10 Statues are about as good as this band gets for me.
That’s kind of the best thing about this album, everyone seems to have different standout songs. I love Lost, Youtopia, and Limousine. One of my buddies adores n/a, Dig It, and Die4U. It’s kinda wild.
Favorite song today is n/a. The breakdown *rules.* It’s absolutely heavy sludge riffing, but there’s still a really good (basically hummable) melody in there. Contrast that to the muddled mess of the new ADTR single and it’s like comparing apples to a fruit no one’s ever heard of.
I was blasting this album in the car earlier and it definitely hits hard going down the motorway. Overtime this could become my favourite album from them.
There are multiple songs for every mood/sound these guys have ever tried to pull off (beyond extreme metal/hardcore) on this record. It almost functions like a greatest hits record in that way.
Holy shit I forgot about that song, it's incredible. I think you're right but I'd need to go back and listen to it.
I love both songs but imo these parts sound very similar: Lovehatehero: It's all over now and again and maybe after I can just skip straight through the second chapter Wake up with my whole life around me Bring twice is falling to pieces bmth: Oh, maybe I don't belong on this planet Red crescent moons all over my hands It's too much to take, I can't understand it Someone, tell me
There’s like 5-6+ moments on this album that very starkly remind me of other rock records, whether borrowed melodies, transitions, etc. Breaking Benjamin, LP, etc
I feel like those moments are nods to those bands. They are pretty distinguishable for sure. I feel like this album is a collection of different styles related to the main genre. It’s all over the place in a good way
Never been into this band but digging quite a few songs. Really hate the Chipmunk voice shit, though.