Industrial Bass

Track Listings

1. Ultraviolet High

2. Killer

3. White Coat

4. Unfortunate Conception

5. Why?

6. Disorder

7. Gods of Radio

8. 12th of Never

9. Kid Kill

10. Hypnotize

11. Sludge

12. Brain Death

Industrial Bass

Holy Wood (In The Shadow Of The Valley Of Death)

Average customer rating:

Pretty good.
MANSON
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Attention: Marilyn Manson Peaked Here...
The Further Decline of Marilyn Manson

Holy Wood (In The Shadow Of The Valley Of Death)
Marilyn Manson
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Mechanical Animals (Explicit Cover)
Antichrist Superstar
The Golden Age Of Grotesque
Portrait of an American Family
Smells Like Children

ASIN: B000050ITX
Release Date: 2000-11-14

Tracks:

Godeatgod
The Love Song
The Fight Song
Disposable Teens
Target Audience (Narcissus Narcosis)
'President Dead'
In The Shadow Of The Valley Of Death
Cruci-Fiction In Space
A Place In The Dirt
The Nobodies
The Death Song
Lamb Of God
Born Again
Burning Flag
Coma Black: A. Eden Eye B. The Apple Of Discord
Valentine's Day
The Fall Of Adam
King Kill 33
Count To Six And Die (The Vaccuum Of Infinite Space Encompassing)

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The impact of Marilyn Manson's subversive musical agenda has waned, and what's left is a provocative, talented artist writing affecting, powerful, and yes, controversial songs. Although Holy Wood is the third title of a trilogy that began with 1996's Antichrist Superstar, the album stands on its own. Rife with references to the Beatles and the Kennedys, and full of pop-culture barbs, Holy Wood is a musically diverse and powerful statement. The memorable sing-along "Disposable Teens" boasts the same kind of staccato, Teutonic, first-thrusting power introduced with "Beautiful People," while "Fight Song" is the Sex Pistols meets Blur by way of Nirvana. While a futuristic, nihilistic tint pervades Manson's work, passion is also prevalent, notably in the spooky acoustic number "A Place in the Dirt" and the brutal "Death Song." Like Marilyn Manson the man, Holy Wood is intelligent, dynamic, and multifaceted, with myriad charms that are evident to the tuned-in listener. --Katherine Turman

Customer Reviews:

Pretty good........2007-06-18

This Manson album settles pretty well with me. It has some great tracks, such as "Disposable Teens", "The Fight Song", "Godeatgod", "The Nobodies", "The Love Song", "The Death Song" and even more. It also has some great and well thought out lyrics to accompany its many hit songs. Most of the lyrical content revolves around Manson's feelings toward the Columbine High School incident in 1996 and how the media claimed that the two assassins involved had been great fans of his while only a short time after it was found that not one of the two boys had been even remote fans of Manson's and their statements were disproved.

The only downfall I saw with this album was how it seemed to drag on a bit. It's almost as if Manson was trying to fit just a little too many songs into one disc. Otherwise, the album doesn't have too many noticeable flaws.

Overall, this CD will definitely turn the listener's stomach with its passionately riveting sound and corresponding lyrics. This is definitely one of Manson's more emotionally driven LP's and it's very recognizable to anyone who listens that Manson put his heart and soul into it. This CD will definitely give you something to swallow. Recommended.

MANSON.......2007-05-10

THIS CD IS EXCELLENT!IT'S ALSO INTERESTING.I LOVE THE SONG TITLED: KING KILL 33. THE MUSIC'S HYPNOTIC. THE SONG TITLED: COUNT TO 6 AND DIE IS SOMETHING DIFFERENT.THE SONG TITLED: IN THE SHADOW OF THE VALLEY OF DEATH IS SO SAD.THERE'S SO MANY DIFFERENT STYLES OF MUSIC ON THIS CD,AND SO MANY EMOTIONS.MANSON'S REALLY SOMETHING SPECIAL!

No Longer Popular.......2007-04-26

The first Manson release of the millenium sees both the singer and his backing band's popularity in doubt, as Emenem and other rappers were all the rage. Not even a throwback to his gothic days could save this from going only gold certified, and gold certified years after its original release date. By this time they were stuck in the 70s, and Manson was again controversial but didn't draw much protest. The music itself is a throwback to his Potrait days, but like I said, the band's popularity was in doubt. It seemed more like the Thrill Kill Kult- famous, but not popular, camp industrial music only someone who didn't care if they were popular themself could get into.

Attention: Marilyn Manson Peaked Here..........2007-03-13

Yes folks, this is Marilyn Manson at his best. After this album, Marilyn Manson would begin their decline.

The Positives: John5's guitar work is at its peak on this album. Songs like "Disposable Teens", "The Fight Song", "The Nobodies", "The Death Song", "Lamb of God", and "The Love Song" are some of the finest Manson guitar tunes to date. Also, the lyrics reach their peak with this album. Lyrically, this album is a proper fuse of Antichrist Superstar and Mechanical Animals. Therefore, I believe this to be the peak of Marilyn Manson. Everything is running on full power (lyrics, guitars).

The Negatives: None...every track on this record is very intelligent and enjoyable.

Personal Favorites: The Fight Song, Disposable Teens, The Death Song, The Nobodies, Lamb of God, The Love Song, Coma Black, and King Kill 33.

The Further Decline of Marilyn Manson.......2007-01-25

Marilyn Manson was a phenomenon to be reckoned with. Musically, Manson is inferior to other contemporaries of his day (ie, Nine Inch Nails); however, they were overshadowed by the fact that Manson was more than a band: it was a statement perfectly crafted for alienated teens. Manson gradually transformed from a band with a message to a lifestyle with its very own 'poster band'. Manson reached his musical zenith with 'Antichrist Superstar' (his best album), and then declined with 'Mechanical Animals'. 'Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)', although better than 'Mechanical Animals', is still not Manson at his best. He seems to sacrifice the music for the concept behind the album. The album seems long drawn out, and some songs are extremely repetitive (ie, 'The Fight Song', 'Disposable Teens'). The best song on the album is probably 'Cruci-fiction in Space'.

Average customer rating:

Different and Good!
Exceeded my expectations
Awesome!
Hard II Label - Easy II Love
4.5 Stars. Excellent album.

Celldweller
Celldweller
Manufacturer: Position Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Disengage
Synthetic Division
Mindfreak
The Beta Cessions
Unsaved

ASIN: B000089YA7
Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

Switchback
Stay With Me (Unlikely)
The Last Firstborn
Under My Feet
I Believe You
Frozen
Symbiont
Afraid This Time
Fadeaway
So Sorry To Say
Own Little World
Unlikely (Stay With Me)
One Good Reason
The Stars Of Orion
Welcome To The End

Album Description

Celldweller combines the electronic and the organic, darkness and beauty, aggression and sensuality, with the ability to find its home in the mosh pit as easily as on the dj's turntable. Their debut self-titled album ranges from guitar based electronic rock to the unique blending of heavily distorted guitars and aggression with drum and bass trance. Celldweller's music has been featured on television shows including: "The Chris Isaac Show" (Showtime), "Higher Ground" (ESPN, MTV); video game placements, including: "NHL Hockey" (EA), "Road Rash: Jailbreak" (EA), and "Test Drive: Off Road" (Infogames); and even in the Martin Lawrence movie, "National Security".

Customer Reviews:

Different and Good!.......2007-03-12

This CD was recommended by a friend based upon bands that I listen to now (Metallica, NIN, Korn..). He said it was a little different but thought I'd like it. A great mix of alternative and metal. I truly liked the entire CD.

Exceeded my expectations.......2007-02-22

I'm relatively new to the industrial-ish scene and didn't know what to expect from this CD. I had heard "Switchback" and "The Last Firstborn" and *loved* them but I'm almost always cautious of other tracks that I haven't heard yet on albums I buy. To my pleasure I found out that my caution was unnecessary. I enjoy pretty much all of the tracks on this CD. My favorites remain as Switchback and The Last Firstborn but I discovered I really liked "Frozen." My recommendation? If you liked Switchback, The Last Firstborn, or "One Good Reason" (all of which you can hear on Pandora) then I feel you'll like this album.

Awesome!.......2006-11-06

This album is incredible. It never gets old, there are no repedative samples, it's hard without being too edgy like Argyle Park. You just need to buy it!

Hard II Label - Easy II Love.......2006-08-30

Celldweller has gained alot of respect and fans since the release of this. With many of these songs heard in Movies, Video Games & Internet Radio and a MySpace page filled to the brim with loyal Klayton fans. The ironic part is this guy is from Michigan (where I happen to live) where Industrial & Techno are far from the main trend. Yet this One Man Army is easily one of the most idolized idependent artists in the state, If not the country.

The albums approach is a mix of several different genres. Alternative, CyberTek, Gothic, Industrial, Metal & Techno. They all combine into a well oiled machine creating some of the most original music i've ever heard. From gritty synthed out guitar riffs, to dark overtones with soft melodic vocals and everything in between.

Songs such as 'Tragedy' have lyrics easy to sing along with and fast paced music easy to dance to or even head bang to. Other songs such as 'Switchback' have a heavier Industrial Metal influence and even have Klayton singing in audible Growl/Yell form. Tracks with a darker grittier approach like 'Symbiont' have Cyber Goth written all over them and are a nice addition to the album.

Metal fans be cautious, This album really isn't all that heavy. I suggest checking out songs on MySpace before purchasing. Everyone else don't hesitate, This is a great and original album to add to your collection. Personal favorites include: Frozen - Tragedy - Symbiont - Afraid This Time.

-If you took the time to read my review, Please take the time to rate it and let me know whether it Helped you or Not.

-Thank you, A loyal Celldweller fan & Michigan Music supporter.

4.5 Stars. Excellent album........2006-08-29

I was fortunate enough to get this disc a little while back, and I had no idea the version I acquired was a low bit rate, internet leak. So, about 2 months ago, I buy the album and never really do much with it, but yesterday I brought it into work and I was floored at the difference. Lesson learned: Buy your CD's, even if you get the "early" version. Or just wait for the final to drop.

Yes, Celldweller is not Circle of Dust. They aren't industrial. What we've got here is a tapestry of rock, house, drum n' bass, and industrial, and it's quite a project he has here. A lot of people criticize it because he uses clean vocals, catchy harmonies, and club beats. I praise the man for it, and I'll tell you why this album is amazing, and why it's pushing the envelope. (Hopefully the soon-to-appear sophomore disc will be the sonic powerhouse a lot of people have been saying it is). Also, I'm going to not compare it to Circle of Dust or Argyle Park, as this is a completely different beast.

First off, Celldweller is defintely catchy and poppy. There is no doubting this. Some of their songs, like the rap infused synthetic rocker Switchback, are high energy affairs that allow you to bob your head and sing along. However, the variety of song structures, the use of synths, heavily processed guitars, and throbbing programmed drum beats all come together to produce something that doesn't skimp on either the rock or techno side. This isn't electronica sprikled over numetal, ala Spineshank, and it defintely isn't techno with a bit of guitar filled in. This a perfectly balanced combination of the two creating something quite unique, good to the ears, and something you can dance to. Once the album progresses and you start hearing the acoustic bits, the catchy rock riffs, the vocoded female vocal leads, you'll start to understand: This isn't a faliure at industrial, it's an almagamtion of all the styles of music the man in charge (Klayton) enjoys.

The high points for me are without a doubt the 7 minute techno epic "The Last Firstborn", with its hypnotic house rhythms, amazingly well mixed guitar parts that don't overwhelm the general feeling but add immesurably to it, and the whispered/raspy spoken word/rap hybrid vocals. Add some cool guitar breakdowns and infintely creepy lyrics, and it's a 10/10. The other high point comes later in the album, the much shorter and more rock-styled Fadeaway. From the trip-hop intro, which quickly gets a dose of chugging riffage, to the soaring and amazingly catchy chorus, this song rocks your ears until it drops down into an unexpected acoustic break complete with erie synths switching between your ears and a solemn vocal performance.

I can't recommend this album enough to people who have an affinity for rock and an even passing interest in electronica and industrial rock (Front Line Assembly fans need not apply ;) ). Don't expect a mind-twisting, calculated insanity. This is not Aphex Twin with guitars. This is straight up 4/4 beats, a high range mix of vocals, simple rock guitars, enough hooks to hold down a hungry Oprah, and some of the best club sample work I've heard outside of rave dj's. If your idea of great music simply consists of how heavy it is, then you're better off somewhere else. If your benchmark of good industrial is Squarepusher or Aphex Twin (both of which I love, btw) and if your rock collection consists of Gorguts, Starkweather, or even to a lesser degree Trivium, this probably isn't the album for you.

However, if you can take some pop, some club beats, and a motherload of catchy rhythms, get this album. You will not regret it.

Average customer rating:

3.5- 4 stars. This is definitely a hard one to rate.
Make no mistake, Manson gets better with age.
Oh Yeah
Only buy if you're a Manson completist...
Manson's Celluloid Mind Control Masterpiece

The Golden Age Of Grotesque
Marilyn Manson
Manufacturer: Nothing
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Holy Wood (In The Shadow Of The Valley Of Death)
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Smells Like Children

ASIN: B000092ZVW
Release Date: 2003-05-13

Tracks:

Theater
This Is The New Sh*t
mOBSCENE
Doll-Dagga Buzz-Buzz Ziggety-Zag
Use Your Fist And Not Your Mouth
The Golden Age Of Grotesque
(s)AINT
Ka-Boom Ka-Boom
Slutgarden
Spade
Para-noir
The Bright Young Things
Better Of Two Evils
Vodevil
Obsequy (The Death Of Art)

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The Golden Age of Grotesque was inspired by the seamy underside of Weimar Berlin, circa 1930. The album is constructed along the lines of Alice Cooper's 1975 gem, Welcome to My Nightmare, dipping in to the same cabaret of Cooper's "Some Folks." Unlike Cooper, however, this is no comic nightmare. "This isn't a show / This is my f*cking life / I'm not ashamed / You're entertained," Manson snarls in "Vodevil," making it abundantly clear that the singer was born in the wrong time and place and is more at home among the absinthe-drinking revelers in pre-Nazi Germany. The album possesses a dark, accessible beauty rather than the twisted industrial dissonance that pervades much of his earlier stuff. "mOBSCENE" is a thumping rocker that features a deranged cheerleading squad. "Ka-Boom Ka-Boom" is a rousing stomper that Manson penned in response to an exec's complaint that the new songs didn't rock. Its simple yet seditious chorus decries, "I like a big car, 'cause I'm a big star / I'll make a big rock & roll hit." Since 1998's Mechanical Animals, Manson's albums have become progressively more tuneful, and Grotesque continues the trend. --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews:

3.5- 4 stars. This is definitely a hard one to rate........2007-06-18

Musically this album is pretty good. It's nothing too complex and almost takes on a nu-metal feel to it. It's catchy though and leaves the listener excited. There's no doubt that this album, musically, is more commercial than Manson's other albums, but that's not necessarily a bad thing unless you're looking for something extremely complex. I almost feel like this album was directed more at the teenage crowd, which is sort of a disappointment in a way- but theres not much you can do, I suppose.

The lyrics in this album, however, are definitely reprocessed from previous albums. I think by now fans are aware that Manson is all about sex, drugs, violence, religion, and government. At this point in his career, fans don't need to be told yet again that these things are the epitome of his being. It gets tired after awhile.

Otherwise, this album was pretty good. I think for the most part it appeals more to an adolescent crowd, but I guess that's the way Manson planned it. So if you enjoy an instrumentally average and catchy nu-metal sound with lyrics all about hatred for politics, government, and religion, I'd suggest you buy this.

Make no mistake, Manson gets better with age........2007-05-14

I love everything Manson has done, but this one is right up there with Mechanical Animals as his best work. His new one, Eat Me, Drink Me, is coming out in a few weeks, and I am pumped for that too. This one includes the hits, "m(obscene)", and "this is the new sh##". But I think there are plenty of other awesome songs on here. He is not as heavy as he used to be back in the day, but I think he has gotten better at song-writing and coming up with killer hooks. For those of you who have stayed away from him because he looks freaky, you are missing out on one of the most talented musicians of our time. Not a dull moment on the cd. SOLID. My favorite cd of 2003.

Oh Yeah.......2007-04-26

So, they're up to the 80s now, and his new white trash audience wasn't mature enough to handle it. It was supposed to be like Psychotica from the beginning of Brian Warner's music career fronting fake Christian death metal bands, but his fans just didn't get the joke. And, with their popularity in doubt, Manson and his band retired and began lecturing on the importantance of having a sense of humor. Went to number on the charts its first week of release during a weak sales period.

Only buy if you're a Manson completist..........2007-04-19

Aside from a few good songs (most notably mOBSCENE), this is a rather tepid affair by Manson. He's simply recycling the usual stuff here, and it's rather stale. Marilyn seems to biding time here if nothing else. Manson is a hell of a musician, so hopefully the next one will be good.

Manson's Celluloid Mind Control Masterpiece.......2007-02-11

Admittedly, as a long time Manson fan, it took me not a few weeks but a few years to fully appreciate this fermented green beverage. Longtime followers of Manson's intellectual three-card-monte (qabbalah, crowley, bowie, warhol, tarot, etc.) might've felt disappointed with Manson's "new direction" to nowhere, as Manson's previously suggested themes for the album (decadent-era Weimar, Lewis Carroll, carnivals, freakshows, fashion and gentlemanly vice) were absent almost entirely from the musical gestalt (excepting 1, 6, and 15... Manson numbers?) and scattered wildly in the lyrics ("get your arms around me now we're goin' down down down"?)

But ultimately, in its futuristically untimely way, TGAOG serves as a warning to the neocons: excessive capitalist accumulation mixed with vice ends in brutality. But Manson's notion of the image has always been mixed with the Brutal, "art brut", while reality television and early 21st Century examples of "image-fascism" or invisible eugenics were unsure of themselves.

Hopefully the card with the red dot will be flipped with Phantasmagoria or Eat Me, Drink Me. But why worry?, has Manson ever ultimately let us down?

Average customer rating:

Sophomore slump, but not a bad record.
Great cd
A fairly good & definitely underrated album
Not quite as good as Wisconsin Death Trip, but very enjoyable. (4.5 stars)
This album makes me wet my pants full of man jam!

Machine
Static-X
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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Wisconsin Death Trip
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ASIN: B00005J79E
Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

Bien Venidos
Get To The Gone
Permanence
Black And White
This Is Not
Otsego Undead
Cold
Structural Defect
...In A Bag
Burn To Burn
Machine
A Dios Alma Perdida

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Static-X and their 1999 debut, Wisconsin Death Trip, seemed to garner more interest for singer Wayne Static's gravity-defying hairstyle than for the L.A.-based lineup's genre-defying music. The aptly titled sophomore outing, Machine, is the worthy, if expected, follow-up. The intense, mechanized, futuristic metal found here comes across as a thrash version of Orgy, with a dollop of Ministry and a dash of Powerman 500 tossed in for extra punch. The intense, short bursts that are "Get to the Gone" and "This Is Not" are forceful and demanding, thanks to Static's growl-scream and the rhythmic power of the music. The spooky "Cold" and epic album closer, "A Dios Alma Perdida," would be suitable for a horror-movie soundtrack, while "Otsego Undead" kicks off with a welcome organic drum sound, though the song never really goes anywhere--a problem that resurfaces throughout Machine. Indeed, the album's revved-up vibe, monster riffs, and irresistible energy are all ultimately held down by a dearth of memorable songs. --Katherine Turman

Customer Reviews:

Sophomore slump, but not a bad record........2007-05-14

After WI Death Trip, they were primed for a let-down, because that was such a great record. And this is a let-down, to a certain extent, because it doesn't pack the emotional wallop that WDT did. This is their worst record, but still better than most of the junk out there nowadays. Check out their new one, Cannibal.

Great cd.......2007-04-18

Ill make this short and sweet: Its not Wisconsin Death Trip but its pretty close to it. Why cant people let artist change? Metallica made some pretty crappy music after The Black Album but not all of it was bad. Just because no song gets stuck in your heads like Push It doesnt mean this band isnt great. I do recommend you avoid Shadow Zone and Cannibal. Those cds arent the best examples of how great this band is.

A fairly good & definitely underrated album.......2006-09-15

Though the same basic qualities and ingredients which helped define Static-X's debut, 1999's "Wisconsin Death Trip," are brought back for this, their sophomore album, it's unfounded and confusing to claim "Machine" is simply a rehash. Though not exactly an innovative musical departure or creative step forward for the band, anybody with ears should be able to tell you (from listening to just the first thirty-seconds of this disc) that Static-X turbo-charged their sound at least three-fold. "WDT" sounded influenced equally by heavy and industrial metal, and sounded in the same league as classic Ministry and White Zombie. "Machine," on the other hand, draws influence only from heavy metal and...uh...heavier metal. The result is a record which is unashamed to rock hard and pack an immense punch.

Frontman Wayne Static's commanding vocals, which alternate between visceral bellows and freaky howls, are laid on top of mountains of massive, revved-up riffs, hard hitting drums, breakneck tempos, deep, bludgeoning grooves, and huge, roaring rhythms. Wayne's occasional use of techno-ish keyboards try to create a tiny bit of ambience, but they're almost always drowned out by the bullying, wall-of-sound guitars. Lastly, producer Ulrich Wild also had a hand in the songs' crushing impact, because every second of this disc sounds the utmost clear, forceful, and crisp.

After a brief, kind of funny intro called "Bien Venidos," the first real song, "Get To The Gone," tears your head off. Its beginning consists of brutal, rapid-fire, pulverizing power chords, pounding beats, and long, primal screams. This song is a shockingly loud and intense adrenaline onslaught which will probably scare unsuspecting listeners almost to death. And from there until the album's end, the intensity level almost never relents. The very catchy yet very depressing "Black And White," and the hooky, chanting vocals and despair-ridden lyrics in the climactic chorus of "This Is Not" are two other obvious highlights. And "Otsego Undead" (which is a fairly restrained number featuring twinkling synthesizers, slow drum beats, spacey feedback, and punching riffs), the bone-chilling "Cold," the Fear Factory-esque, adrenaline-charged thrash attack and memorable vocals of "Structural Defect," the superbly ominous and kind of creepy title track, and the slow, mysteriously subdued instrumental, "A Dios Alma Perdida" (which draws the album to a close), are also of note.

This kind of music almost inevitably comes with a few drawbacks, though. "Machine" isn't nearly as timeless or original as "Wisconsin Death Trip," mainly because it lacks "live" energy, and thus sounds significantly more mechanical. And a couple parts here (see "Permanence") are overly reliant on big riffs, but the actual song doesn't really go anywhere or progress. Be warned: "Machine"'s harsh, maniacal, crushing, discordant, amelodic sound, one-dimensional vocals, and typically depressing lyrics will surely be hard for some people to swallow. But this disc is still a worthwhile listen for fans of Static-X's debut (and even if you didn't like it, you should still give "Machine" a chance!), and also for everybody who enjoys techno/nu/industrial-thrash metal.

Not quite as good as Wisconsin Death Trip, but very enjoyable. (4.5 stars).......2006-07-04

I really liked Wisconsin Death Trip, so when Wayne and the boys released "Machine" 2 years later I was all over it. I wasnt disappointed, but it was missing something...

Wisconsin Death Trip had a more Idustrial sound to it. Machine is just more of a straight edge Alternative Metal album. Sure, there are some Industrial overtones to the album, but not like in WDT. Thats the reason it only really get 4.5 stars from me (damn, Amazon needs to change their rating system!).

All in all this is a good album, just dont expeect another Wisconsin Death Trip.

This album makes me wet my pants full of man jam!.......2006-02-12

That's because it's so godly not to mention heavy! I mean, if you're looking for machine-gun double bass, dual, shredding guitars, twisted solos and growls and screams that make your hair stand on end, this is the band to listen to! From the first few notes you can definitely tell they know how to play their instruments, write clever, catchy songs and sing like the Dark Lord himself! Oops! After just thinking about this music I have to change my pants again!

Well I hope you got my sarcasm. I don't know what to say about Static-X. They are easily one of the worst metal bands out there. At least they don't have all the sales like the other overrated, s**t, metal bands out there like Linkin Park.

Seriously, this band is crap. They also look like a bunch of homos too. Yeah, you're so hardcore when you spike your hair 3 feet high or sport dreadlocks. You're also hardcore when you wear clothes even the kids from Hot Topic sneer at. Oh, and you're definitely a good guitar/bass player when you hold your instrument so low to the ground that you have to bend over to play it. (They're very familiar with that position so it comes very naturally to them.)

What can I say? Less rim jobs, more practice and more effort when it comes to writing. Oh yeah, they also need to stop trying to get back at your parents. I know they hate mommy and daddy for not giving them ALL the money they wanted and for not giving them rides to the mall, but when you're 30 it's time to let it go.

But like I said, extreme metal at its finest.

Average customer rating:

Overlooked Band and CD
This rocks!
Please do not call this metal!!!
Mixed bag...
next best cd from these guys

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Sevendust
Manufacturer: Winedark Records
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Animosity
Seasons (w/ Bonus DVD)
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Home

ASIN: B000B8QF6O
Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

Hero
Ugly
Pieces
Silence
This Life
Failure
See And Believe
The Last Song
Desertion
Never
Shadows In Red

Customer Reviews:

Overlooked Band and CD.......2007-03-03

Typical Sevendust fare, and being a fan that isnt a bad thing. Some of the tracks sound a little repetetive but its still a very good cd.. Sevendust sound fresher here than they did on 'Seasons'.. and they are supposedly going back to an all out heavy direction(now), which hopefully doesnt sound forced.. This album delivers and they also know how to make a good ballad, Especially the final track on this cd. Gorgeous and beautifully sung. I didnt give the cd much of a chance when it came out, but i must say it is damn good! Now i feel like i have 2 new Sevendust cds to look forward to, this one and the one that will be released shortly. Hopefully that will put them back on the map..
They killed all of their steam by putting out the lame 'Animosity' cd.

I will never understand why so many bands try to go in the more commercial direction, especially when the real fans like the heavier and less generic stuff (in other words, the stuff that got you somewhere in the first place). Then they let producers and labels beat them down, well where the hell are those people now while 7dust searches for their 4th label? Sometimes it doesnt pay to make musical changes guys, just stay on the initial right path and hope for the best.. The real fans you usually cant get back!! Something to think about anyway... But this cd is better than i thought..

This rocks!.......2007-01-01

Though I've heard other Sevendust tunes in the past, this is the only CD I've listened to completely, and I'm impressed. What I like most about this band is their ability to rock hard, yet remain melodic. They have strong vocals and harmony, and even throw in a complex ballad or two - not just some cheesy, gratuitous love song. These guys can rock! I am now officially a fan.

Please do not call this metal!!!.......2006-08-12

Why in this decade do we call this metal? Don't get me wrong, I like Sevendust, but this album lacks substance. It don't need to be heavy to be good, that ain't what i'm saying, Seasons is an awesome album, probably their softest, but this I can't get into. Besides a couple of classic Sevendust tracks like Shadows in Red, Hero and Ugly, this is a strained effort. I'm sorry for all you fans out there, but lets be honest, this is a little substandard.
It cruises along at a pace that makes me feel like i'm listening to a Sevendust B-sides effort!!
I want and expect better from a quality band. Please give me more next time

Mixed bag..........2006-06-30

I've been listening to Sevendust for years. I think that Lajon has some of the best vocals in metal music that I've ever heard. And some of Sevendust's music mixes elements that are unlikely combinations in a metal band - unlikely combinations that help make them stand out from the pile. Combinations like hard core rock with great melodies and sometimes "catchy" tunes, other times raw sounds. Sometimes you don't like what they do. Sometimes you love it.

On the good side, this CD mixes elements of hard core rawness that were most prevalent in their first album with the polish that has been in most of their other albums. As another reviewer mentioned, it'll take some listens to grow on you. But it will.

On the downside, this new CD totally overdoes it with the incoherent, beserk-style screaming. (Somebody suggested it's the drummer who does this.) Sometimes this aspect of the CD comes out like the proverbial turd in the punch bowl. This screaming has nothing to do with vocal talent. A twelve year old with a bottle of cloraseptic could do it.

The CD has enough good stuff that I listen to it, and just drop the volume or hit the skip button when the screaming is too much. I'll be looking out for their next CD. Hopefully they'll get a producer who can push them to make a better balance in the next CD.

next best cd from these guys.......2006-06-25

this was the 2nd cd from sevendust that i owned and its my 2nd favorite behind animosity. even though they got a new guitarist(sonny mayo instead of clint lowery)the band still sounds as good as they always have. morgan's drumming is much improved over the previous 2 records and lajon's voice is still excellent. my only complaint is that the cd was too short they probably needed 2 more songs to make it much better. i like the songs hero, ugly, silence, failure and desertion. the only songs that i dont care for are see and believe and shadows in red. the rest of the songs are great.

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awesome
a venetian snares album.
awesome, perhaps my fav VS release to date
A quieter, weirder Venetian Snares
not bad, but it's not Squarpusher

Winter in the Belly of a Snake
Venetian Snares
Manufacturer: Planet Mu
ProductGroup: Music
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Higgins Ultra Low Track Glue Funk Hits, 1972-2006
Hospitality
Cavalcade of Glee and Dadaist Happy Hardcore Pom Poms
Meathole
Huge Chrome Cylinder Box Unfolding

ASIN: B00007GZLF
Release Date: 2002-12-10

Tracks:

Dad
Stairs Song
Tattoo
Gottrahmen
Suffocate
January
Crawlspace
In Quod
She
Cashew
Fraujr
Warm Body
Sink Snow Angel
Yes Love, My Soul Is Black
Icosikaipent
Earth

Customer Reviews:

awesome.......2007-01-09

Winter is one of Funk's 'softer' albums, yet still maintains that eerie feel that helps maintain gripping awe throughout. Not as mentally perplexing as the unparalleled 'Huge Chrome Cylinder Box Unfolding' (hardly anything is), but still a terrific LP nonetheless. The intro song 'Dad' has haunting vocals and tells a pretty self-explanatory meaning of the song. From here onwards there is a pretty relaxed feel to the LP. It all binds pretty well, then you get to 'January' which has some decent vocals that go well. The song 'In Quod' easily the finer moment of the LP and quite possibly one of his top 10 songs ever (opinions, opinions). The LP slowly drifts on from here calmly.

To conclude, an awesome LP to own, but maybe not as a starter.

a venetian snares album........2005-03-27

"Winter In the Belly of a Snake" gets 4 stars only because it has "suffocate" on it. The rest of the album is so-so and would warrant a three. This cd is worth the price of admission simply for "Suffocate", which, if it could be approximated by stars, would get about 212.

The album on the whole is very quiet and clicky, panned all over the freakin place, and of course crazy ass time signatures as you would come to expect. I thought the first five tracks were solid, then he kinda runs out of things to do or something. Very well programmed, just not very musical imho. That said, "Suffocate" is probably the most beautiful song I have ever heard and it haunts me constantly. "Tattoo" and "Dad" are very good songs too. Also "January" just for the expert placement of Garrison Keillor sample ;)
There are a couple vocals on here, "Dad" and "Tattoo" use both very well. Venetian Snares is the techno you play for your punk/metal/hardcore friends who think they are so cool because they listen to hard music. If they aren't into vsnares, they haven't heard hard music, and once they hear it from you they will be like OMG... how...?!

awesome, perhaps my fav VS release to date.......2005-03-25

venetian snares is absolutely incredible, aaron funk is the most original musician snice cEvin Key, i think its a joke when people describe him as drum and bass, or compare him to autechre or squarepusher, what a joke. venetian snares is its own genre, and he is so far ahead of any of the people he is compared to, when there is no comparision, his music doesnt even sound like someone is making it, it just sounds like it is happening. he is a genius, i think you either love his music so much you can't stand it, or you dont like it at all. i dream about his music, i can hardly sleep at night b/c i get so excited about his music, im being serious, i love it, i cannot get enough, luckily he is so talented that he has released like 12 Cds in only 5 years. his music has changed my life, i especially like this album and i am a huge fan of his noisier stuff, like horse and goat. his music is one of a kind, there are really no loops, but somehow it just fits and all the sounds fit together in a very organic manner.

A quieter, weirder Venetian Snares.......2004-12-22

Although some of his other albums have their quiet moments, most of what I've heard from Venetian Snares so far is in your face aggression. So I was surprised when I first started listening to Winter In The Belly Of A Snake. Those expecting tracks like Hand Thrown or Make Ronnie Rocket will be disappointed - while they're a far cry from drum and bass they're a lot closer to it than anything here. If you want something like Find Candace or Making Orange Things you'll probably be disappointed as well. Winter In The Belly Of A Snake is a more subdued, abstract affair.

The synth sounds seem to ape 70s progressive rock more than they do 90s electronic. The drum patterns sound more like odd noises and sound effects at times rather than more convential drum sounds, even when compared with other Venetian Snares albums. Often we are treated some avant-garde-esque piano or violin sounds, something his heavier albums didn't have time for.

Winter In The Belly Of A Snake is, of all I've heard by Venetian Snares, a harder album to listen to yet its very enjoyable as a consequence. I do need to be in the right mood to listen to it (whereas I could listen to Find Candace or Higgins Ultra Low Track Glue Funk Hits just about any time), but I often find that that's the beauty of this sort of music - the way it plays with your imagination and opens itself to you over time. If you don't live for the abstract and subdued then Higgins Ultra Low Track Glue Funk Hits or Chocolate Wheelchair Album are better bets, but if you like weirder, quieter music that isn't afraid to flirt with avant-garde, then this album is one well worth looking at.

not bad, but it's not Squarpusher.......2004-11-07

Venetian Snares is often compared to Squarepusher. Sure, both artists apply the same frentic chopped up breakbeat technique which superficially sounds quite alike. But where Squarepusher still manages to make it all swing and give it a very musical twist, Venetian Snare's beats often sound either stiff or just very chaotic without much musical interest. For me this often leads to some weariness after a a few tracks: it all just sounds too much alike. Of course, Venetian Snare's style *is* breakcore and not drum & bass, but it would be pleasant if he showed some sense of adventure and would venture into other styles more.

Still, this is not bad music by far. It is excellently produced and contains some interesting feats of sonic layering. So who knows: Venetian Snares might be onto something really groundbreaking in the future. Not just yet, though.

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Ambient dub masterpiece...
Most excellent
Knives replace air
Brilliant!

Anamnesis: Rarities 1994-1998
Scorn
Manufacturer: Invisible Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000GWZ8
Release Date: 1999-01-26

Tracks:

Almost Human
Maker Of Angels
Scorpionic
Geeked (Original)
Get Up
Wall Paper Dub
Trap
Tamper
Beat 2 Version
State Of That
Dreamscape (Unstable Sidereal Oneiroscopic Mix)

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In the mystical world of ambient dub, Scorn have made themselves the undisputed masters. This is mainly because they have the ability to make a fresh and intriguing sound, which in a genre built on slow tempos and constant repetition is quite a feat. Anamnesis collects 11 unreleased or rare tracks from the band's most innovative period, including three from their 1994 Peel Sessions. "Almost Human" places its extremely deep, hypnotic bass pattern and somewhat scattered drumming underneath a drone of winds and a slow oscillation of brasslike tones. The piece lends itself well to a darkened room. "Beat 2 Version" combines its flowing bass and sparse kit drumbeat with the distant clanging of a prepared piano, all feeding into a general ambiance that is both restful and peaceful. --Michael C. Mahan

Customer Reviews:

Ambient dub masterpiece..........2006-04-10

A collection of rare or unreleased tracks from 1994-1998.

Scorn's sound has truly evolved, from grindcore to ambient dub. Change is good, Scorn is good, this album is terrific. The 1st three tracks are the best, not to mention the remix by Coil. Ambient dub at it's finest. Buy this album, also available via Invisible Record's website at a great price.

Most excellent.......2001-11-26

I just got this CD last week. It is very cool. My co-workers stopped by to say "whoah what is that" or "can you please turn it down". Heh. If you liked any of the other Scorn stuff, you'll like this. Excellent background music for a laid back party as well.

Knives replace air.......2000-06-01

The previous reviews have mentioned the contents of this album, so I won't rehash all that here. "Anamnesis" is as claustrophobic and mysterious as any of Scorn's records, but amazingly, it even sharpens the industrial element which is largely subordinate in Scorn's post-"Colossus" stuff and in Mick's various solo projects. The 10-minute opener "Almost human" and the other two tracks from the 'John Peel Session' are the most impressive material on this disc, setting both the emotional and sonic tone of this CD: Brutal and cold, the music is devoid of humanity and warmth. While the percussion loops clatter and the bass lines punch, the atmosphere is filled with a kind of stern super-authoritarian regimentation. Tracks like "Get up", "Wallpaper dub", and "Trap" showcase the combination of crunching basic rhythms, overlaid percussions, and ghostly samples very well. The bass-heavy version of "Geeked" is far superior to that on the album "Logghi Barogghi". "Anamnesis" also features Coil's remix of "Dreamspace", which didn't find its way onto the "Ellipsis" remix album. All in all, it's an uniquely satisfying rarities collection from a very original and innovative band. Scorn's new EP "Imaginaria Award" is already available in Europe, the new album "Greetings from Birmingham" is planned for release later this year.

Brilliant!.......1999-08-01

This album contains studio outtakes, b-sides and rare remixes, but it would easily qualify as a "best-of-scorn". It gives a good overview for casual fans, but it is also a listening adventure for true fanatics. Purchase immediately!

Average customer rating:

A SIMPLY CLASSIC ALBUM
Shining reinvention
awesome cd
How much better can it get
A solid performance from Pitchshifter

www.pitchshifter.com
Pitchshifter
Manufacturer: Fontana Geffen
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Infotainment
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Un-United Kingdom
Perversion

ASIN: B0000067IL
Release Date: 1998-04-07

Tracks:

Microwaved
2nd Hand
Genius
Civilised
Subject To Status
W.Y.S.I.W.Y.G.
Please Sir
Disposable
A Better Lie
Innit
What's In It For Me?
I Don't Like It
ZX81
Free Samples

Customer Reviews:

A SIMPLY CLASSIC ALBUM.......2005-11-28

If you're a fan of the industrial, punk and alternative scene (especially in the UK) you'll know how special this band is.

Nobody out there fuses, jungle drum and bass beats, hardcore punk rifts and black humoured lyrics as well as these guys.

Forget Black Flag and Henry Rollins. If you're a fan of Jello Bafaria and want to hear one of the most innovative bands of the past 2 decades then get this album.

Distored programming never sounded so good!

Shining reinvention.......2005-08-12

I'd never heard any full length albums from Pitch Shifter prior to my purchase of this, their newest release, but from what I have heard in the past I thought I knew better than to expect something like this. Pitchshifter have gone techno in a big way, which will irritate many old fans to no end, but it's a development that, considered in regard to the success with which they've achieved their objective, I certainly welcome. Now, when I say Pitch Shifter have gone techno, I don't mean that in the same sense that some say Testament went death metal on "Demonic", nor is my remark comparable to the efforts of some overzealous Metallica bashers on the 'net who would have you believe they're now some kind of alternative band (yeah, I really hear the Blur influence there). If any of the songs on "www.pitchshifter.com" were stripped of vocals, they could easily wind up on somebody's mix CD and no one would know they didn't really belong there.

The vocals are pretty much the band's last ties to their metal roots. They haven't totally given up on guitars, but they're used in a manner more akin to KMFDM than, say, Entombed. I'm a big fan of techno myself, and since I didn't have much invested in Pitch Shifter's allegiance to metal in the first place, I can honestly say I've enjoyed this album immensely- time and again- in the last month. Nevertheless, there is something to be said in the loss of avant garde experimentalism present on the early albums, so with the gain in accessibility must come a certain loss of respectability. But, if you're not intent on putting the band on a pedestal, do yourself a favor and check this album out. Beats the Spawn soundtrack, that's for damn sure...

awesome cd.......2004-01-28

im a huge fan of digital hardcore, you know, atari teenage riot, ec8or, f noise and their ilk, and ive owned this cd since way before i started listening to that stuff. i realized after listening to this again not long ago that pitchshifter, at their core, are a digital hardcore band (at least on THIS particular album, earlier records (before infotainment) are much more metal driven, and later albums are a little nu-metalish). viewed as a dhc album, this record is really really good and very diverse, and accessible to anyone unlike most dhc bands. its too bad pitchshifter were never involved in that scene because they could have gained quite a few new fans.

How much better can it get.......2003-11-22

Pitchshifter at its finest. They take the industrial sounds of their early cd's. and combine them with more electronics. Some standout tracks include Microwaved and Genius. This album is beter than their later efforts. If you have never heard pitchshifter start here.

A solid performance from Pitchshifter.......2003-05-14

If your're a Prodigy fan, this album is a must-have. The band displays some of their best songwriting and techno skills in their latest release. The songs have more lyrics than most electronica, so the music preserves a punk-metal edge. The tracks get somewhat repetitive, but few of my other CDs spend as much time in the Walkman as this one. Note: this album comprises most of the Twisted Metal 3 video game soundtrack.

Average customer rating:

another take frlom this band..
pitchshifter at the height of their sound
My Favorite CD Of The Hardcore Techno Revolution
Shock treatment mosh fodder

Infotainment
Pitchshifter
Manufacturer: Earache Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Desensitized
Deviant
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Un-United Kingdom
Remix War

ASIN: B00000584D
Release Date: 1996-05-07

Tracks:

Introductory Disclaimer
Underachiever
(We're Behaving Like) Insects
Virus
Product Placement
(Harmless) Interlude
Bloodsweatsaliva
Hangar 84
Whiteout
Phoenixology
Pitch Sampler Vol. I
Pitch Sampler Vol. II

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Pitch Shifter, who once drew inspiration from Godflesh, reach beyond the constrictions of industrial metal to explore the vast possibilities of electronic sound. The band's Infotainment? is a visceral noise feast that combines crushing rhythms and cutting edge riffs with metallic techno and jungle beats. The result is the violent, chaotic sound of a society whose technological advances rapidly and unknowingly lead it to oblivion. Revel in the apocalypse. --Jon Wiederhorn

Customer Reviews:

another take frlom this band.........2003-05-13

pitchshifter has somehow endured a number of style changes without losing their fanbase, something decidedly rare in music now. this cd, sadly hard to find now, provides their earlier playings with adding electornica into their more metal/industrial music, and they did a superb job with it. a band all about politics, and even being british as they are, the american's will identify ( especially with the bands unusual focus on american politics! ) this cd is decidedly worth owning, with such noteworthy tracks as phoenixology to the strange clip shot journey that is Hanger 84.

pitchshifter at the height of their sound.......2001-06-19

i must say this album is quite impressive and unique, it is much unlike any other of the whole industrial scene. the music is very brutal and technical, combining hard edge metal riffs with fast-paced techno style beats and the vocalist j.s. clayden sings and screams with distorted (?) aggressive vocals. altogether a chaotic, abrasive, brutal and very unique album. i rank this one up with my favourite industrial masterpieces like godflesh's "streetcleaner" and ministry's "psalm 69".

My Favorite CD Of The Hardcore Techno Revolution.......2000-09-24

Ptichshifter were and are the leaders and the best band in this whole industrial/nu-metal scene. Infotainment? is their best CD by far, featuring hardcore beats, fast guitars, and an array of programming tricks to make it worth the while. I love cranking this one up, because it sounds so good loud, and live as well. The gruff vocals mixed with techno are ingenious, and instead of being another brainless punk band, Pitchshifter are a smart band that knows what they're talking about politically. This quirkily abrasive band from Nottingham, England is one of the best forces on the metal circuit now, and should be checked out. The best songs are (We're Behaving Like) Insects, Whiteout, and Bloodsweatsaliva, but they're all good. Also check out Society 1, 20 Dead Flower Children, and Apartment 26.

Shock treatment mosh fodder.......1999-02-06

Pitch Shifter, Brit punkers turned industrial gurus, break new ground with Infotainment. They infuse massive doses of technology in their sound, but be warned: this is punk/metal, friends. Don't expect dance beats on this one, although the boys dabble in snare-intensive English techno sound in "Hangar 84." The real focus in this album is on the open roar of tracks like "Whiteout." Play the album at any chess club meeting and watch the moshpit break out by the guacamole.

Virgin Voices Vol. 1: A Tribute To Madonna

Average customer rating:

cool madonna and fun good cd
Tributation?
My favorite Madonna tribute album
Judge for yourself and listen to the samples before buying.
KMFDM doin' it again!

Virgin Voices Vol. 1: A Tribute To Madonna
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ASIN: B00000IFT9
Release Date: 1999-03-23

Tracks:

Holiday - Heaven
Like A Prayer - Loleatta Holloway
Like A Virgin (LCD Mix) - Annabella Lwin Of Bow Wow Wow
Why It's So Hard - Dead Or Alive
Live To Tell - Berlin
Vogue - Astralasia
Justify My Love - Frontline Assembly
Bad Girl - James Hardway/ Amanda Ghost, Boy George
Material Girl - KMFDM
Bedtime Story - Silverbeam
Express Yourself - Information Society
Swim - Spahn Ranch
Frozen (Razed In Black Mix) - Gene Loves Jezebel
Burning Up (Interface Mix) - The Voluptuous Horror Of Karen Black

Album Description

1999 tribute to the most popular female artist of all time. Features performances by Heaven 17, Dead Or Alive, Berlin, Front Line Assembly, KMFDM, Information Society, Gene Loves Jezebel, Annabella Lwin (Bow Wow Wow), , Spahn Ranch and more. 14 tracks. 1999 release.

Customer Reviews:

cool madonna and fun good cd.......2006-06-02

thesse people mad because gothic rock bands doing madonna for one i like this cd what if i said to thesse people madonna was going to do rush,s subdivisions if you want madonna than go buy madonna cd,s

for one i think thesse artists are awsome thesse crybaby fans they can,t handle somebody who does their queen tunes than don,t by tributes!

IF MADONNA covered rush thesse people would think that be awsome!

it,s crazy but fun it has flaws but nice do this cd is awsome better than my rush tributes cd !

thesse guys doing madonna is great for one i haven,t heard from madonna in 9 years

the people on this are doing on this cd is what most people in the pop world won,t do parising madonna thesse guys parise her before

the pop world did

Tributation?.......2005-11-21

Astralasia shines on this LP. Any fan of Madonna would SAVOR and SALIVATE over this collection of "tributes". It's pure fun to hear these artists record these songs. What great fun to critique and poke fun as needed. This isn't rocket science, but even some of Madonna's rather bland tracks: "Swim" and "Live To Tell" are brought home. Another shiner is "Frozen". Applause to Cleopatra Records. Clap. Clap. Clap. Clap....(fade)

My favorite Madonna tribute album.......2003-03-15

I personally love Cleopatra Records' tribute albums, let alone goth and industrial music. And being a big Madonna fan, I thought the idea of synth-pop, goth, and industrial artists/bands covering Madonna's songs were a wicked idea. Normally I'm not wild on tribute albums, especially nowadays when even Britney Spears and NSYNC have tribute albums out (i.e a bunch of unknown singers covering bad pop music). Personally I prefer the second volume of "Virgin Voices". Still the first album had some first rate cover songs. One of my particular favorites is Loleatta Holloway's cover of "Like a Prayer". She turns the pop song into a house classic. I didn't realize until later on that this tribute album would be my first introduction to one of my favorte pop/rock artists Amanda Ghost. I'm not wild on "Bad Girl" as a song but Amanda's contributions to the song was enjoyable enough for me. I thought KMFDM and Front Line Assembly did an excellent job of giving the listener an earful on their versions of "Material Girl" and "Justify My Love". Their abrasive, industrial beats allowed them to turn Madonna's songs into their own. I can't say that I like "Like a Virgin" as a song nor did I like the version that Bow Wow Wow singer Annabella Lwin did. Being a big Dead or Alive fan, I loved their version of "Why It's So Hard". That isn't really one of my favorite Madonna songs but they way they covered the song made me appreciate the song even more so. The only other miss I found on this album was the "Burning Up" [Interface Mix] by The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black. I'm not really familiar with the song itself nor did I enjoy the TVHKB's version. Other than that and "Like a Virgin", I loved what the artists and bands brought to the table with their renditions of classic Madonna songs.

Judge for yourself and listen to the samples before buying........2001-12-22

My opinions on this CD stem from my enjoyment of industrial music and unique takes on cover songs.

I agree with other industrial or techno fans that The KMFDM, Gene Loves Jezebel and The Voluptuous Horror Of Karen Black covers were really good. They satisfy my craving for industrial while providing a fresh perspective on hit songs.

The Dead or Alive cover was pretty good as well. As far as most of the other tunes, I felt like I was listening to a close copy of the original. Is it a tribute to Madonna to attempt to perform and sing a song in the style that Madonna sang it? I don't think so. My idea of a tribute or good cover is to provide imaginative and creative angles on a classic song. A good example would be Garbage's version of a Beach Boy's tune in the song "Push It".

Judge for yourself and listen to the samples before buying.

KMFDM doin' it again!.......2000-12-21

KMFDM's Material Girl is worth the price of the CD. My only complaint is what's missing: Pig. Raymond Watts always does these Industrial tribute albums. I would have loved to hear him do an evil-lounge-singer cover, as he did with NIN's Head Like a Hole and KMFDM's Disobedience (didn't he do the vocals on the original version, too?). Buy this album and you get to hear En Esch singing about panties. Very cool.

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