Clawfinger – Life Will Kill You
Nuclear Blast- NB 1899-2 - July 27, 2007
By Axemaiden
Now, I will be the first person to admit that I have a deep deep loathing of rap-metal (bar very early Korn), so I was a leeeeeetal concerned that I would automatically hate this album (which is somewhat unfair when I’m the one reviewing it). Fortunately, the album is fucking awesome, and I’m hugely impressed that I loved it. I’d not heard much Clawfinger before, but when checking out their earlier stuff and comparing it to their latest release, it seemed pretty obvious that they have not weakened at all with this new material. The guttural, sexy guitars are reminiscent of Korn and Black Label Society and there are some distinctly haunting Rob Zombie-esque effects, especially on ‘The Price We Pay’ and ‘Prisoners’. Zak Tell’s deep and gravelly vocals work perfectly with the music and his plosive lyrical technique is very reminiscent of the angrier Faith No More stuff (for example ‘Digging the Grave’ and ‘The Gentle Art of Making Enemies’). Although it’s going to take a few more sessions of brain surgery before I actually begin to love the rap side of Clawfinger, I’m still pretty damn pleased that I own this album.
Official Clawfinger Website
Official Nuclear Blast Website
Nuclear Blast- NB 1899-2 - July 27, 2007
By Axemaiden
Now, I will be the first person to admit that I have a deep deep loathing of rap-metal (bar very early Korn), so I was a leeeeeetal concerned that I would automatically hate this album (which is somewhat unfair when I’m the one reviewing it). Fortunately, the album is fucking awesome, and I’m hugely impressed that I loved it. I’d not heard much Clawfinger before, but when checking out their earlier stuff and comparing it to their latest release, it seemed pretty obvious that they have not weakened at all with this new material. The guttural, sexy guitars are reminiscent of Korn and Black Label Society and there are some distinctly haunting Rob Zombie-esque effects, especially on ‘The Price We Pay’ and ‘Prisoners’. Zak Tell’s deep and gravelly vocals work perfectly with the music and his plosive lyrical technique is very reminiscent of the angrier Faith No More stuff (for example ‘Digging the Grave’ and ‘The Gentle Art of Making Enemies’). Although it’s going to take a few more sessions of brain surgery before I actually begin to love the rap side of Clawfinger, I’m still pretty damn pleased that I own this album.
Official Clawfinger Website
Official Nuclear Blast Website
