Vol.3 - The Subliminal Verses

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Vol.3 - The Subliminal VersesOpis:There's absolutely nothing subliminal about Slipknot's third album, Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses). No, the anger and frustration is pretty much at the forefront throughout the 14 tracks here. But this isn't just blind rage on display--the nine masked men of Slipknot sound more focused than ever, all because they manage to broaden their sound. Best of all, they display a profound awareness of hard rock's heritage and their place within it (helped in no small part by the direction of legendary producer Rick Rubin). Vol. 3 has hints of Slayer's speed metal (right down to the double-time guitar solo in "Welcome") and Nine Inch Nails' sweeping and meticulously-constructed epics (and, in particular, The Downward Spiral). They even show that they're capable of exercising restraint, applying a delicate touch to the string-laden "Circle" and the piano and acoustic-guitar-led "Vermilion Pt. 2". Mostly, though, Vol. 3 is an organic industrial metal album, mixing sampled sounds and beats with real, rapid-fire drumming and split-second riffing. There's a lot going on here, even on tracks with silly names such as "Pulse of the Maggots". It probably doesn't do them any favours to say that Slipknot are cleverer than they look. But, on Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses) they prove themselves cleverer than most of their peers. Quite simply, this is an exceptional metal album. --Robert BurrowProduct descriptionCD-2004 - EAN 016861838829ReviewBe afraid. Be excited. Slipknot are back. This stunning album proves this band can do anything. Track two "The Blister Exists" proves that there is no finer metal band on the planet. Brutal rabble rousing chants and ugly riffs are driven to an irresistible climax. Military style drumming is captured in all its shiny terrifying power by Rick Rubin's crystal clear production. It sounds like a conquering army occupying a defeated city. It's the first amazing moment on an album full of amazing moments. Once Slipknot have proved they are masters of thrash they then show they are masters of everything else. There are hyperactive bass drums, complex, compelling riffs and ridiculously fast fretwork. But there are also acoustic guitars, addictive choruses and bittersweet harmonies. There are more hooks here than in a slaughterhouse. Everything is marshalled for maximum excitement and emotional impact. "Duality" is a metal pop classic. "Circle" is acoustic and beautiful, with cellos and a lovely tear-jerking chorus: 'The deep sadness behind the anger and defiance'. "Vermillion" is the key track. It's a song about love, possession and despair. It switches in an instant from a note of pure beauty to a twisted howl of rage. It takes the awe-struck listener on an emotional, melodramatic, utterly convincing rollercoaster ride. By the time you get to the bruising punch of "The Virus Of Life", all you can do is surrender completely to Slipknot's musical vision. Like Metallica on the "black album" they have found an ideal balance between aggression and melody. But Metallica haven't sounded this fired up in years. This is a fascinating, moving, beautiful record. If Slipknot carry on making albums as good as this they will be the biggest, as well as the best, band in rock. --Nick Reynolds Find more music at the BBC This link will take you off in a new windowAutor:SlipknotNośnik:Audio CDPłyt:Język: English: Published; English: Original Language; EnglishData wydania: 2004-05-17Waga: 0.22 gramWysokość: 0.4 cmSzerokość: 4.9 cmDługość: 5.6 cmMusicUWAGA: Kupując produkt na tej aukcji zgadzasz się na wydłużony termin realizacji wysyłki (10-14 dni roboczych). Podany towar pochodzi z zagranicznego magazynu, stąd wydłużony czas realizacji który podany jest obok.