Whoa! Here it is, the only review that ever mattered, the only review you've been waiting to read.
I'm telling you, I got an "A-" in Journalism 133 at the Scripps School of Journalism, this qualifies me. Anyway...........
This is it, this sounds like Anthrax's masterpiece. Any references to other bands aren't meant to say Anthrax ripped anyone off, it is just that, a frame of reference. This album sounds like Anthrax, and definitely needs to be listened to as a whole album. Listened to in pieces (like w/ the promo and other singles that have surfaced) you have 12 pieces of fruit, but you don't have fruit salad, to use a cheesy analogy. But these songs all need to be listened to in the context of where they fit into this epic album. That is not to say that these tracks do not/ can not stand alone. They indeed can...read on
Intro:
Acoustic, think of "Kawias" (sic) from the Sep's. Even though it's acoustic, it sort of sets you up for the brutality that is about to come for you all.
"What Doesn't Die" this song may be the heaviest of the abum. I've heard it compared to "Disciple" from Slayer, and I think, yes the solo sounds very Kerry King/Jeff Hanemann esque, and also, this song seems to set up the album well. You could also say it's similar to "Hellbound" from Pantera in that regard.
"SafeHome" this 'single' keeps growing on me. It reminds me of Rocket From the Crypt meets Cheap Trick.
"Taking the Music Back" I love this one. Catchy arena rock anthem from Anthrax, who'd have thunk it. The riff does sound like classic Crue, the hook is more Anthrax, and the course, well, it sounds like The Who, because it has Daltrey. This song is a gem! Bush sounds killer here.
"Refuse to be Denied" we've covered this one enough haven't we
"Anyplace but Here" "Belly of the Beast" meets "Den of Thieves" this song is ambient like Brent said, I think it is almost sublime (not the band you doof) This is one you may not like initially, but it will grow.
"Nobody Knows Anything" Charlie's fills are crazy, the riff is cool, and it has some cool sound effects right out of left field. Nice song to sing along to as well. I hope it is part of the live set.
"Strap It On" this one is different, the chorus rules, this one reminds me of Priest for sure. Lyrically, I love the them of this one, it goes hand in hand w/ "Taking the Music Back." You can tell who does the solo w/out any question too!!!!
"Black Dahlia" Once again, Bush vox are great! Anselmo eat your heart out. The part before the course was definitely inspired by Dimmu Borgir! Great song.
"Cadillac Rock Box" this fucking song is just stellar. This is the one that you want to crank up to 11 in your car stereo w/ a 24oz coldie in your lap and a cigar hanging out of your mouth. The hook Chas came up with here is killer, and you feel like Bush is chilling out at your side as he deals out the lyrics. Dime's answering machine message is pretty groovy and sets up the tune well. Dime's solo sounds like Dime, so ya know it's a 11 on a 10 scale.
"Superhero" everyone knows this one
"Think About an End" Tom Morrello riff thru and thru. One of the album's best. Chorus that you will not forget even if you try. Great Maiden twin guitar solo at the end, and a Pantera style riff moment.
"Crash" if that is not Frankie, I know nothing about Anthrax. This intro is cool, very eerie.
"We've Come For You All" Twisted Sister made better. Better vox, better musicianship. This definitely sounds like something from "Come out and Play" though.
I think this album may overrall be the best the band has ever done. I say that with confidence that I will say the same thing 10 years from now. Sadly, I think this album may be 10 years too late in getting released.
I'm telling you, I got an "A-" in Journalism 133 at the Scripps School of Journalism, this qualifies me. Anyway...........This is it, this sounds like Anthrax's masterpiece. Any references to other bands aren't meant to say Anthrax ripped anyone off, it is just that, a frame of reference. This album sounds like Anthrax, and definitely needs to be listened to as a whole album. Listened to in pieces (like w/ the promo and other singles that have surfaced) you have 12 pieces of fruit, but you don't have fruit salad, to use a cheesy analogy. But these songs all need to be listened to in the context of where they fit into this epic album. That is not to say that these tracks do not/ can not stand alone. They indeed can...read on
Intro:
Acoustic, think of "Kawias" (sic) from the Sep's. Even though it's acoustic, it sort of sets you up for the brutality that is about to come for you all.
"What Doesn't Die" this song may be the heaviest of the abum. I've heard it compared to "Disciple" from Slayer, and I think, yes the solo sounds very Kerry King/Jeff Hanemann esque, and also, this song seems to set up the album well. You could also say it's similar to "Hellbound" from Pantera in that regard.
"SafeHome" this 'single' keeps growing on me. It reminds me of Rocket From the Crypt meets Cheap Trick.
"Taking the Music Back" I love this one. Catchy arena rock anthem from Anthrax, who'd have thunk it. The riff does sound like classic Crue, the hook is more Anthrax, and the course, well, it sounds like The Who, because it has Daltrey. This song is a gem! Bush sounds killer here.
"Refuse to be Denied" we've covered this one enough haven't we
"Anyplace but Here" "Belly of the Beast" meets "Den of Thieves" this song is ambient like Brent said, I think it is almost sublime (not the band you doof) This is one you may not like initially, but it will grow.
"Nobody Knows Anything" Charlie's fills are crazy, the riff is cool, and it has some cool sound effects right out of left field. Nice song to sing along to as well. I hope it is part of the live set.
"Strap It On" this one is different, the chorus rules, this one reminds me of Priest for sure. Lyrically, I love the them of this one, it goes hand in hand w/ "Taking the Music Back." You can tell who does the solo w/out any question too!!!!
"Black Dahlia" Once again, Bush vox are great! Anselmo eat your heart out. The part before the course was definitely inspired by Dimmu Borgir! Great song.
"Cadillac Rock Box" this fucking song is just stellar. This is the one that you want to crank up to 11 in your car stereo w/ a 24oz coldie in your lap and a cigar hanging out of your mouth. The hook Chas came up with here is killer, and you feel like Bush is chilling out at your side as he deals out the lyrics. Dime's answering machine message is pretty groovy and sets up the tune well. Dime's solo sounds like Dime, so ya know it's a 11 on a 10 scale.
"Superhero" everyone knows this one
"Think About an End" Tom Morrello riff thru and thru. One of the album's best. Chorus that you will not forget even if you try. Great Maiden twin guitar solo at the end, and a Pantera style riff moment.
"Crash" if that is not Frankie, I know nothing about Anthrax. This intro is cool, very eerie.
"We've Come For You All" Twisted Sister made better. Better vox, better musicianship. This definitely sounds like something from "Come out and Play" though.
I think this album may overrall be the best the band has ever done. I say that with confidence that I will say the same thing 10 years from now. Sadly, I think this album may be 10 years too late in getting released.
