Reviews (page 6 of 8)
Man this is angry music. I can't criticize the quality of the playing but this doesn't have a ton of depth, just expression. It makes sense to have on the list but it's not great.
Okay, not the best day for me and this music. I'm in the quiet woods and I need to get through this. There are some interesting melodies hidden in the chaos. I get why this is here for this genre of music. Probably won't revisit.
The drums make this album not as boring as it seems to be. Everything else is flat. I've never been a huge Slipknot fan.
Just not for me.
expected more
I had to look at the lyrics to give this a far review, since I couldn't understand the lyrics half the time. As a fellow rager, I can appreciate the message and heavy metal sound. This is perfect when you feel angry (which I do often). I haven't listened to Slipknot or heavy/death metal in the past because I worried about the messaging and the darkness of it, but this album wasn't too bad. I've read their other stuff is more intense.
Unlike a lot of reviews on this page, I don’t a a predisposes hatred of Slipknot’s sound or their campy imagery. In fact, I’d say it’s fully justified that they have an entry in this list - if for no other reason than their irrefutable effect on Metal’s assimilation into wider consciousness during the early to mid-2000s. But this isn’t a strong cut from them, and having two of their records on such a list is pushing it a bit. For a band renowned for their bulky riffs and pounding drums, I actually thought the production on this album was shockingly weedy at points. And whatever demented urge possessed Corey Taylor to pen “Snuff” for a Slipknot record better not cross my threshold anytime soon - he either needs an exorcist or sectioned for such a schmaltzy misstep. Not a great record to my ear and a bit of a bloated mess.
Alright
One of my favourite bands, and one of their best albums
2.5 stars. It's fine. Album is at it's best when the driving double bass pedal drumming and speeding guitar rhythms carry it. The alt rock and acoustic tracks are so forced and out of place.
Not to my taste
I think had you asked me to rate this album when I was younger I would have given it a pretty good 4 star review - Slipknkot was relatively big news for my corner of the music world. But as I've gotten older and changed to other types of metal I come to realize its a little bland at times. There are still some diamonds on this album like psychosocial and snuff, but most of the other songs are pretty forgettable.
absolutely
As a fan of the band let me just say that this album is a confusing selection. It's a fine album but i think that 99% of fans would agree that if you were to choose 2 Slipknot albums as being "must hear" S/T and Iowa would be the ones. I like this album for the most part. Gemetria goes hard. A lot of the songs find a nice balance of catchy and aggressive (albeit toned down from the first 2 albums like the previous album did). The biggest fault of the album is that some of the songs feel like they could be Stone Sour (Corey's other band, if you didn't know) rather than Slipknot songs. Dead Memories and Snuff definitely don't feel like Slipknot but they are fine. Overall I wouldn't say that this is a great album. Its probably my 4th or 5th favorite from the band but considering how much the band helped me discover more extreme metal bands they have a big place in my heart. It's a good album probably a 3.5 or a generous 4 but I'm giving it a 5 for the low community score and my appreciation for the band as a whole.
So far, this album is my favorite of the Slipknots on the list. Having said that , Slipknot has multiple albums on this list while classic thrash bands like Suicidal Tendencies have zero albums on this list. That seems nutty.
Nice sound. Not as throaty as I thought it would 5
Ok it has some semblence of tune, but it's really blast beats shredding and throaty howl vocals. Sure they're great live. 1.25
When Corey Taylor sings like Corey Taylor, I'm into it. When he sings like he's in Slipknot, hard pass
I don't give Slipknot enough credit. They are pretty good, it is just hard for me as an Illinois native to support anything that Iowa ever produced. Great album though!
definitely not my style
first half was probably a 2 for me, the last half i liked more, so it squeaks by
That was better than I was expecting. Will have to give them a broader listen.
This is not one of my favorites, sorry.
I've always associated Slipknot with the scary weirdo incel types and have never actually listened to them even though I have listened to a ton of Slipknot-adjacent music. Track 2 actually has me pretty stoked. The drumming is sick and it's not the nu-metal style I was expecting. The breakdowns remind me so much of A Day To Remember.
So kind of a brutal album. I'm probably not the audience for this, but there definitely were some things that I enjoyed. I really liked the second track, Gematria. It's a pretty awesome way to start the record. The drums are heavy and piercing. The tempo is really quick and it almost feels like a hardcore / punk song, but still very metal. Being someone who loves punk, I enjoyed that. Then the album turns to nu-metal, which just isn't my taste. It starts feeling like sound boy music. It comes back to me on This Cold Black, where it starts feeling more metal again. But man, this album is aggressive and angry. I think I get the hype. There's definitely some cool elements.
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Slipknot deliver exactly what you'd expect: pummeling guitars, speed drumming, and Corey Taylor screaming like a man on fire. For the genre, this is above average, with a handful of riffs that actually stick. But heavy metal has a ceiling, and this album doesn't break through that ceiling. 5 out of 10, rounding down.
4.5. Love it.
afraid it's a no from me
187/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
The more screaming they did on the songs, the worse they were. However, I thought the slower songs were really enjoyable. Saved a couple
I fucked w this pretty hard. Unsure if it was because i listened during a run or what but it was 🔥
A terrible noise. I can't get anything out of this droning noise. I find machine noise more pleasant. Slipknot sounds as if the machine is broken. Unfortunately, there is no redeeming silence. So I had to stop playing after 3 minutes. 1/5
I got half way through the second song. Sorry, I find this music unlistenable.
Partial to some slipknot but this is one of their worst.
Hell yeah slipknot
I was really expecting to hate this and though I don't like most of it, I came away somewhat unscathed. Once you get past, the annoying, screamy, barking vocals, the music is your standard death-thrash metal, alongside contrasting songs, with tamer vocals backed with music more reminiscent to a mid-90's, pop-metal grunge style. If you don't have to visualize the band in their goofy get-ups, it's tolerable, so it's their image and look I hate a lot. Credit goes to the musicianship, the drumming is amazing and the bass and guitar playing are dazzling at times. Definitely, in the category of their bark is worse than their bite. All hope is gone, I'm giving this a grade higher than a 1.
A heavy and slickly produced record that feels nostalgic without quite being my thing. But I can't really listen to Psychosocial without hearing a bit of Justin Bieber (Youtube will give you answers to why).
Furious onslaught Tortuously screamed vocals Massacre music
better than i thought but not enough to keep me coming back
Surprisingly accessible end of Slipknot. Underneath this kind of metal is some incredible musicianship.
Noteworthy songs - 808080808 Magical Dream - Kinda catchy synth, but the rest is bland. Ancodia - Good background noise. Cobra Bora - Actually kind of cool, reminds me of Bomberman Hero. Pacific 202 - N64 vibes, but melody isn't great. Donkey Doctor - Nothing too special, weird ending. 808080808 - Really cool beginning. A little slow in the middle but stays interesting enough. Sunrise - Nothing remarkable. The Fat Shadow - Eerie. Very short.
Just not really my type of music. Bit hectic. 2/10
Has some of my favorite Slipknot songs, Sulfur especially (oooof those drums!!!), but I feel this album is just weaker as a whole. I don't really know why this made the list over a 2nd SOAD album or even Iowa from Slipknot, which is their best album. Still this one does the job and scratches the itch perfectly fine
Is it shite? Absolutely, but we need to use more nuisance. This album is about 6 years after they were relevant. The inclusion of this is puzzling considering some of the albums missing . Just bad really
k so like slipknot isnt metalz cos they aren't trve and br00tal enuff and they have like melodies n shit But to be srs: okay. Fine. Rehashed thrashy SYL or Fear Factory style metal- I think the weirdest things they do is insert post-grunge sing songs choruses into them sometimes which don't sound... terrible? But it is kind of jarring. Sooooo many fills. It's kind of distracting. Pacing and composition is average for this type of metal. Chording's a bit boring and uninteresting- tritone overusage and minor key overusage, but at least the intensity and speed makes it way better than something like Korn. The ballad is funny but a bit too uninspired in arrangements to be outstanding. I kind of wish they either went full metal or full DisneyTunes here, they're not really interesting enough composers to convincingly pull a mix of the two off. Seems as if this band peaked in "Mate, Feed, Kill, Repeat."
If I'm being honest, I don't really mind the Nu part of Nu Metal all that much. When this at least approaches lyrical or regular rock sounding I can get on board, like a Kid Rock album. Then the metal kicks in and I am all the way out. Toward the top of my metal rankings, but mostly because the Nu parts that are in there.
Not bad but not my cup of tea. The vocals are hard for me to overcome 2.5 stars
While most tracks I didn't like (that alt/experimental rock feel again), the track "Snuff" was less experimental and more modern rock which was more enjoyable.
I actually struggled to finish this album. 2 songs in and I was getting ready to smash my keyboard in half. The singer did not get enough hugs growing up!!!!
The fast tempo and heavy metal guitar riffs brought me back to the days of playing Guitar Hero
Not my normal listen, but surprisingly good. Didn't pay attention to the words, but the musicality was surprisingly infectious.
Not a slipknot guy
There are no lows and highs to this, just flat, boring, overly distorted riffs and screaming that surely only appeals to edgy teenagers. Distortion is great when used right, but when over used like this it just becomes white noise.
A few songs I'd not heard before on here, and probably won't listen to them ones again. The ones I had heard before are quality though. Will absolutely keep listening to Slipknot, just maybe not this entire album.
Not going to lie these guys are a little bit weird. I have never really listened to any of their music. This album had some good tracks ( 'Snuff', 'Sulfur' and 'Psychosocial' ) I'm not sure if I would listen to the whole thing again but will definitely go back and listen to some of the tracks and might go and find some of their other stuff.
All Hope is Gone Indeed.
Not my favorite Slipknot album, but it has some bangers on here for sure. Gematria, Sulfur, Psychosocial, Vendetta...
Quite a transition from Japan to Slipknot, a band I am pleasantly surprised to see on this list.
The drummer was insane. I could only find one song I really liked. It was the melodic one.
One of my favorite bands but probably my least favorite album from them. “Psychosocial” and “Snuff” are solid.
Sort of what you would expect from Slipknot I'm sure if your in to this type of thing it's enjoyable 3*
I just don’t like the growling vocals music genre. The one song where the lead singer actually sang was not that bad. This album is certainly dark, though we have had worse.
I hope you didn’t have a headache before hand because that will be a long 58 minutes
So much better than Korn. I was really expecting another "Follow the Leader" album and I am so, so, so glad it's not that. I actually quite liked this album. Yes the masks are kinda kitschy, but the music was solid I thought. The dude can actually sing (which is much more than I can say for Jonathan Davis). Also he doesn't try to do any stupid scatting (like Jonathan Davis 🤮). They can seriously play their respective instruments, the drums were awesome, just straight fire. I also appreciated that every song wasn't completely overrun with double kick drum cause I feel like that happens a lot in metal. Also the lyrics weren't complete trash which was really quite a surprise and nice. Were they pretty dark in places, sure, but they at least had meaning and weren't the mindless gratuitous violence of Korn. Very surprised but would listen to again.
not a fan of this genre at all. don't care for the rage/gutteral shouting at all. the only reason this is a 2 instead of a 1 is that when lyrics are sung & not shouted......he's got a nice voice. lyrics still super dark
So when Slipknot first came out I wanted to like them, and there were songs that I did like from their first album but I could never get all the way through because I found it to heavy on the vocals. I have since never listened to a full Slipknot album, but after my listen to "All Hope Is Gone" I am sad it has taken me this long. What I do know is that I have loved the song Snuff from this album for years. I should have listened to the whole album based off that. This is a 4 for sure.
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The thing is that this is both a good album and a bad one. This album can be really prolonged and not have the best lyrics, but it’s still enjoyable, and I liked the most melodic parts the most (Snuff, Dead Memories, the chorus of Psychosocial). There’s both a 2 star album and a 4 star album in this, so I think a 3 is warranted.
Okay, Dead Memories kind of works for me. But it's also more alt than metal. I didn't hate Snuff, either, but, again, that's way more post-grunge than metal. I'd honestly think Snuff was by a completely different artist, probably one with a number in their name, if I didn't know what album it was from. I could pick out some good lyrics from other tracks, but, yeah, this is still not selling metal if the only high points were not metal. Given how out of place they feel, I wonder if those were label mandates, or "Beth" style letting one guy do what he really wants. I'm giving it a bonus point for Snuff, which I do like. The rest of the album is just not for me.
9/10
I am not a fan of screaming music, so I gravitate toward the songs that have less of that. The energy of the music is great especially those drums. Snuff is so good. Sulfur, Psychosocial, 'Til We Die, and especially Dead Memories are also really good. On more listening the other songs grew on me too.
I was surprised at how much I was OK with this album. I thought for sure I wouldn't be able to get through the full offering but found myself inadvertently head banging while listening through.
Didn't really care for this. There's screaming that I like and there's screaming I don't like - this album is a great example of the guttural "trying to impress you" screaming I don't like. The best parts of the album are when it's at its farthest from itself ("Snuff"). The darkness/nihilism in the lyrics comes off as mostly vapid to me. It feels like it's trying to be shocking... maybe it was in 2008 but it's pretty toothless now. Lastly, at 57:57 this is also just too big a dose of this for me (and the version I streamed had a handful of bonus tracks that added another 14 minutes).
kinda like this more than the self titled, can i say that. honestly i think it's kinda weird that this is even on the list, it's probably the least essential of all their pre-2010s albums. but dead memories and snuff are here, so i won't complain (plus psychosocial and sulfur...pretty loaded album era for slipknot singles)
First ever listen to a Slipknot album. Not bad; shades of Megadeth and Machine Head here and there. Was worth checking out
This is a weird coincidence. My skiddy metalhead husband just saw Slipknot two days ago and they played the entirety of their debut album for that set. I rated that crap a 1 star and broke his heart. Today when I shared this album with him, he said he's actually not that familiar with it aside from one massive single. It's indecipherable from the first album for me, it still sucks. Too much creepy hatefulness. The masks are a gross gimmick. I'm not into it, and I never will be.
To call this bad music would be an insult to bad music.
Not for me.
3.5
cant do it….
Not the best Shitnot album, still solid
Not my taste, but definitely lots of effort put into it. I think I just don't like the scream singing. I would give it a one but the artistry required makes me realize it deserves a two.
Only positive is I now have a specific example of music I hate
I had never really given Slipknot a chance due to the imagery they use and I don't like that guttural screaming type of singing. My opinion hasn't changed on the screaming but this album was still really good and I thought they did what they set out to do very well. Rating: 4
"Psychosocial" and "Snuff" are very good songs. Other than that, I think Slipknot falls a bit too far from my image of metal music. I'm all into metal/rock ballads, but their screams in some of the songs are too annoying. 3.5/5.
Terrible
Too dark for me. Awesome drummer
Nope
As, apparently, is all pretence at musical talent… Honestly, I’ve puked better sounds than this.
Never heard this album before. I'll start by saying this isn't my type of music, and not something I will probably listen to in the future. Having said that, I enjoyed this more than I thought I would, and I appreciate the variety on this album.
Well, I started it and thought there were a few songs that I could possibly listen to again if I had to, but nothing that I enjoyed so far.
Well, isn't that special?
Ugly and annoying. Started a couple of the songs, but as soon as the enraged demon singing started I had to stop. So really, did not listen, but I wanted to get the chance to indicate the lowest possible rating.
I wanted to turn it off halfway through the first song, but I persevered and listened to the whole thing. So much unnecessary anger…don’t understand why anyone would seek this out.
The screamo is not for me.
6/10…
Pretty good!
Fine. Pretty good. A couple bleh songs. Too long. Ez 3.5
Really good at times but also wears out its welcome, second half is worse. 3.5
I expected to hate this and I did not.
Aggressive sounds with origins in 90s alternative metal with better production than the band's debut combine with some fairly generic angry poetry on All Hope Is Gone.
Rippin drums, guitar and bass. I enjoyed parts of this more than I thought I would. There were some fun time changes and arrangements. Ultimately, I don’t need the angsty angry vibes in my life, but I get it.
Physically couldn’t listen to this whole thing, I’m sorry
I was today years old when I realized the song "Bodies" (which I hate) was Drowning Pool and not Slipknot. I'm not actually sure I've ever heard a Slipknot song before this album then. So, I was expecting the worst going into this. Surprisingly, I didn't hate it as much as I thought I would. But it's still not really my cup of tea. Several of the songs sound like other bands, ranging from Metallica to Pantera to Disturbed. Nothing about this band stands out as different from any of the many nu metal bands riddling the field at the same time — their masks are one of the only distinguishing things about them. And considering this album came out in 2008, when the nu metal fad was already dying out, I'm not sure why it's on this list. The attempt at tackling issues like politics in addition to the usual songs about bad relationships and depression was kind of interesting, though System of a Down does a way better job of it (they also do harmonization better). Not sure why they aren't on this list instead. And though the band disavows fascism and racism, I can definitely picture a ton of Neo-Nazis in their native Iowa rocking out to this album. The album is also just really long. I will say, I enjoyed the latter part of the album more — from the title track onward it mellows out a bit, and the harmonization and the musicianship of the band are more apparent. 3/5 — not terrible, but not particularly noteworthy either.
If you want a good metal album, it's hard to go wrong with this one. I think I like it better than their first one.
Listened Before? Y Man. This album feels like a missed opportunity for Slipknot to really take their sound into the stratosphere. Psychosocial is such a gem. Gemarita and the title track are brutal progressions from their previous work. The rest of this album is not what I had hoped for. Dead Memories feels like an out-of-place afterthought. So many other tracks are trying to hard to be a toned-down version of what SK previously was. This is my unbiased opinion as someone who has no previous strong feelings about the band as a whole- I wish they'd have thought hard before compromising and this record could've been an absolute metal classic. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Psychosocial
Bit more tuneful than I anticipated. Exhausting though
Not really my thing, but not disastrous
Useless, much like its namesake knot.
Continuing my journey listening to these with my infant. She liked the parts with non-screamy vocals, and in general liked the instrumental portion of everything. That being said too much screamy. 1/5
kill kill kill killkill kill kill killkill kill kill killkill kill kill kill
Kinda more of a 2.5 bc it just felt very middle of the road to me. It was fine. Nothing stood out to me.
it's fine. not actively bad or anything but really not my thing, and not inspiring enough to make myself want to be INTO that thing.
Iron Maiden and Metallica are much better.
Pretty great nu metal album! Sounds fantastic, songs hit hard, and Corey's vocals are phenomenal.
Woof. This was tough to listen to. On the one hand incredible drums, some awesome guitar riffs. But also I had to drag myself through this album. I think for that alone it gets a 1, though it's more deserving of a 1.5
Some songs are really good but back to back you realise how shallow it all is. It feels a little over produced and lacks authenticity. I know they are looked down upon by the hardcore metal/punk crowd and I kind of get it
Have to say I was pleasantly surprised by some of the tracks. Not all shouty and loud like I was expecting, although there was some of that.
Really can't get into it. Almost finished listening to it and having trouble putting up with it.
4.2.
More melodic than I was expecting, but not really my thing.
No reallyup my alley but I wasnt compelled to turn it off.
Couldn't make it through the first song.
They're absolutely fucking awful. Complete bottom of the barrel slop. Not just an embarrassment to metal but an embarrassment to music.
I’ve always really liked slip knot but hadn’t heard this whole album. It’s a good one. Good mix of heavy and slower tracks. Good lyrics. Amazing drumming as always. Strong vocals.
First half of the album was incredible. Yell more!
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I really dig it, from the intense songs to the calm ones
The final two tracks, Vermilion, Pt. 2 and Til We Die were barely listenable. Up until then it was agitated, bloodthirsty garbage.
luulee pelottelevansa... eipä pelota ollenkaan... mahtavaa musiikkia punttisalille kuulenma... isot miehet tarvitsee huutoa korvaan, käskyjä, ärhytystä... ehkä kuntosalille, ei punttikselle... ei koskaan punttikselle... mies menee hiljaa töihin ja sillä sipuli.. kuulemma sosiaalisia konstrukteja vastaan ja silti korville laitetaan satanistien perustuslakeja... ohjataan lampaita teurastamoon... milloin aletaan ymmärtämään että painavuus johtuu dynamiikasta, ei turhasta jatkuvasta rääkistä... ei ainakaan 2008 tiedetty, kolossa oltiin... taitaapi niin olla että koskaan kiivetty pois ei... ok vähän yllätyin globaaleista ''mielipiteistä'' . ps. mahtava review 600 päivää sitten 'till we die
Can't get past the voice, sorry :( Nice instrumentals tho
Realmente un 4.3/5. No soy el más conocedor de metal, pero disfruté el álbum. Me gusta el balance entre canto/gutural/grito. Tiene buenas melodías la guitarra, logran sonidos interesantes con ellas y pues, también, tocan muy bien rápido y tienen buenos solos. Ja, ja. Los cambios de ritmo de la batería me gustan mucho. La producción es suficiente, todos los instrumentos se escuchan bien y se pueden distinguir.
Overly Drummed, overly long, overly serious and overly dark.
All I hear is hate, rage, and anger. Not for me. Drums were awesome throughout.
Some good songs but a bit samey. Not for me.
Not a fan of this.
I'm just not going to listen to Slipknot. Knot sorry
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Meh. This is a weird album. Tonally all over the place. Honestly it's not bad. Just not really for me. I'm not much of a metal head. I can appreciate the musicianship though. Some of the most talented musicians are metal drummers. Absolute insanity.
Slipknot drums are badass. Big fan of the more harmonic aspects, less of the screamo aspects in my old middle age. Highlights: psychosocial
Agreed. All hope is gone
Good melodic metal, which at times starts to sway into the radio-friendly'esque hard rock sound of that era. Perhaps it's revisionist on my part, but those few songs have not aged well. Overall it's a good album, worth picking up and having in a collection, but I'll admit I'm having a hard time shaking those few songs.
30 seconds of this gave me a headache. NOPE.
Not sure why this album is here.
started out ok then got kinda boring
I’ll admit, I rolled my eyes when I saw this was the album of the day. I’d listened to their debut before, which I think is supposed to be a classic, and I didn’t care for it at all even though I like a lot of metal. This was really good and it surprised me. There was a lot more musicality than I expected, and the duel lead vocals were effective. I was surprised by how much I liked it and will revisit it.
They've got the speed metal down. I don't like the screaming lyrics, I never have (except for a little bit in Linkin Park songs). Psychosocial: the guitar solos are just okay. They don't particularly inspire me. Dead Memories: finally! No screaming. I've listened to 9/15 songs and I'm so ready to be done with the album. I'm sure they're fine musicians but I want to rate this 1/5. Snuff: no screaming! This song is okay!
Nice chops, but not my thing.
I just can't get into this music...I tried really hard to be open minded to their anger, lyrics and music (each part individual) to try to understand but I just don't. In Psychosocial and Dead Memories they don't yell all the time, and honestly those part aren't terrible. If they did more of that maybe I could give it a 2, but the screaming is just overwhelming. But as is I would never choose to listen to them again.
Not a fan of thrash, death, or doom metal but at least this has some singing and it's not just growling the whole time. It's more creative than most music in this genre.
I know some people really connect with this type of music but I am not one of them. This could not be further from my vibe. The lead singer’s over the top vocals sound ridic to me. But at least overall it sounds like music I guess. And the other guy’s vocals are ok sometimes. Or maybe it’s the same guy changing his voice. I don’t know.
fruit salad
Not for me
Careful not to cut yourself on that edge.
Nú ætla ég að hljóma eins og eitthvert gamalmennið. Þetta er nú aldeilis reiðir piltar. Óháð því fíla ég alveg Slipknot en þessi rosalega reiði verður pínulítið leiðinlegt til lengdar þannig að ég er ekki líklegur til að setja plötu með þeim á þótt ég muni af og til hlusta á eitt og eitt lag með þeim.
Good playing, good production. Cheesy as hell.
class
I never paid much attention to Slipknot when they came out. I only remember thinking that there were too many of them and I hated there outfits. I wasn't really interested in another Limp Bizkit-esque "heavy" band - especially when Tool and Rage were still recording. For the most part, I still don't really like it. However, I will admit that - at times - it seems melodic and thoughtful. That's probably mostly the Cory Taylor effect (I liked Stone Sour).
I respect the artistry here. You can tell that this band especially is so technical. From the double bass kick, to the guitar wailing along with it, to Corey Taylor’s melodies, it’s really something to behold. That said, this isn’t really my genre. The Nu/alt metal sound isn’t something that I super enjoy. I love the later/bonus tracks MUCH more, when you strip down the extra effects of the guitars/drums and just let their singing, songwriting/ melodies shine. I’ll give it a three, but honestly I think on another listen I could see myself giving a four.
This sounds like a headache
Alright dude, we get it. You have a double kick drum. I’m not sure what I’m supposed to take away from this other than unbridled anxiety and a headache.
So I didn’t hate this Soundtracked a session at the gym Have no desire to ever listen to it again
Good gym music, with Standouts in Gematria, Vendetta, and Psychosocial.
TLDR: Some good moments, but kind of generic. Very generous 4. I had a short Slipknot phase a couple of years ago, now their debut is the only album I still enjoy out the ones I have listened to (besides a few songs here and there). This is my first time listening to this album though. .execute. is a really good intro and sets an exhilarating tone but then Gematria is just kind of generic Slipknot and kills the vibe. Sulfur has a memorable chorus, but it's a little too poppy for me. Psychosocial is a really fun song, and I will always enjoy the breakdown. This is probably the first Slipknot song I ever heard. Dead Memories has a good melody and something about it works a lot more for me than Sulfur does. Vendetta has a cool breakdown, but the rest of the song is kind of generic. The next four songs are just more Slipknot. Snuff and the title track are good. I am surprised that this album was picked over their 2nd or 3rd album. But I am also surprised that they picked two Slipknot albums (RIP Deftones) 3~ (rounding up because people rate metal low without listening)
5 Stars
Not my cup of tea
Way better than expected. More melodic and skilled than I thought. Not a gimmick band at all. Will play this again for sure
Not as bad as I thought but not too exciting. Low 3
Well, it's heavy. But you know, it's "clean" heavy. And I like my heavy to be dirty. I feel like Slipknot has always sold us on an image, and while that image is certainly marketable and striking, I never felt like it represented the music. Like I said, it's metal, there's no doubt. And the band is ridiculously talented, deserves their success, all that jazz. But I just feel like every aspect of the sound is way too polished for the nasty, bloody, evil, villainous concoction that is this band.
Slipknot always struck me as daytime television heavy/hardcore metal; you can find me outside until primetime rolls around.
The first impression is that this is all one track. They scream more or less intelligibly, 4/5
I always thought of these guys as cheesy mall goth, but it wasn't as bad as I thought and wasn't that unpleasant to listen to.
Too much
4/5
All Hope Is Gone is the fourth studio album by Slipknot, originally released in 2008. This one was a surprise to see on this list. Some random late career Slipknot album? I can see including their debut or even Iowa, but this one was certainly an interesting choice. By this time, Slipknot was essentially trying to move away from the nu metal sound. In 2008 that type of sound was horribly outdated. They really switched it up on this record, including more melodic hooks and even an acoustic track! They were definitely trying to pander to the emo/scene crowd. Although some of the hooks are decent, the songwriting remains weak. Too many cliche "sad boy metal" lyrics and lazy rhyming schemes. I also think their reputation as a nu metal band proceeds them. I still see them as kinda cringe dudes who try too hard to be edgy and creepy, which I guess they are. They're like what a teenager will look up when trying to get into metal, all the cliches are there.
I know that a lot of people love Slipknot. I’m definitely not on that list.
Blahhhhhhh I don't like this!!!!! Scary. Don't want to hear someone yell in my ear 'we will burn your cities down' I think they are making some points though? About America being bad? But the delivery is too much for me
Seems some people really dislike this album but I’m approaching it without expectations based on Slipknot’s previous works. This album stands up on its own with a mix of catchy death metal riffs and melodic vocals, and you can really hear the influence of several genres throughout the album. Yes, Iowa was good, but this is still a well-crafted piece of music.
All hope is gone indeed. I think I'd be slippin' a knot around my neck if I had to listen to much of this.
Not for me personally but I can appreciate it for what it is. Not something I need to listen to again, though the intro Gematria is pretty cool.
Was not expecting to get a high school nostalgia trip today. One of the albums I listened to extensively when I first decided I wanted to learn how to play drums. Powerful, heavy, and totally complex. Has more mainstream-sounding hits than I'd like, but overall a very good album. Top tracks: Sulfur, Psychosocial, Dead Memories, Snuff
Ermm, I've actively avoided this and bands like this for the last 20 years. I gave it a listen, but this is music to smash things - it doesn't do anything good for my mood. I'm sure for it's genre it's great, but I can only give it a 2.
It's not my style of music but it wasn't a bad listen.
I was going to give it a 3 because I weirdly did not hate listening to it, though I'll never ever do it again. I ended up deciding on a 2 because 70 minutes of this is just way too long.
Emo nu metal, from, wait, what? 2008?! I'd give you the self titled and/or Iowa as massive genre defining albums, but this one? This band really cashed in on the last gasps of the CD buying era huh? The CD era means it's way too long, both individual tracks and all together. It's the signature combo of relentless double bass pedal drum blasts, heavy riffs with maybe a bit more groove than you'd expect, and alternating screaming vocals to build up the tension and pop punk style melodic anthemic emotional moments to release. Theres some surprising Soundgarden sounding stuff (Gehenna) that's pretty derivative but not too bad. Overall, the guitars are pretty fun: down tuned and chugging, they throw in some 80s shredding and pinch harmonics for a treat. They know what they're doing and it's only like 12° off from the hard punk/metalcore music from the late Clinton /early Bush era that I did really love, but something about this band has just always sucked. Maybe it's the fatal association with being MTV clowns trying to be hardcore on the Sprite© Mainstage® brought to you by Kia™. Favorites: Dead Memories, Gehenna
Didn’t hate it as much as I thought I would
Nope. Only has a star as this was the only way to move on. Horrible aesthetic.
Love the title, the lead singer seems angry.The music is driving, the final destination doesn't seem pleasant. They want to burn my cities down. I live in a wood frame house. The angry 12 year old me would have liked this. The drumming and guitar are pretty impressive, how the lead vocal would maintain that gravel shout throughout a concert is beyond me. Then there is the smooth melodic vocal juxtaposition on some songs. A great art project would be a photo booth taking photos of the concert goers. I'l never listen to this again.
All hope is gone, indeed. I really don’t know which I dislike more: Metal or Hip Hop. I think overall it is a tie. Today it’s metal: growling vocals, mostly unintelligible. Lyrics (if you look them up) about death and anger and how much life sucks. Everything played as fast as possible, especially the drums. Perhaps faster. All wrapped up in “scary” make-up and outfits. Really, it is all exhausting. I just can’t hate life this much. Anyway, this slipknot album isn’t as bad as I expected. But it is close. I made it 2/3 of the way through before I had to give up. 2/5
From The Beatles’ “Rubber Soul” to Slipknot - this is why I love this project. I’ve been listening to Slipknot for a couple decades now and they’ve always held a special place in my black heart. I don’t listen to them often, but I always appreciate the versatility and diversity of the band’s musicianship. They have like 8 members in their band, each with a unique addition. I think they have like 2 DJs or something, one being a turntablist. Their sound is gritty, hard, aggressive, yet also beautifully melodic and harmonic. They cover a broad spectrum of musical ability and act as a great stepping stone into the metal genre for those unfamiliar. I wasn’t familiar with this record, but I’m glad I am now. Keep slaying.
yeah i tapped out about halfway through this album not gonna lie
Making music like this sound like boring background noise is an achievement. Slipknot is a singles band. Listening to their albums feels like trudging through a brown swamp with brown trees and brown grass, and everything is so brown and boring, that you don't even care that an alligator bit your dick off. Not offensive or bad, just really really boring.
Suprised to find an aesthetic philosophy running within the sheath of aggression. Still not for me, though
Not my thing
not for me
I tried and appreciate the technical skill, just not my speed/tone, even in the gym it’s grating
I wish I could give this negative stars.
definitely not something (band or album) i ever thought id listen to. its hard to imagine there being another album on this list that ill dislike this much but i suppose im ready to be surprised. age has done all hope is gone no favors. i dont think those first few songs were too bad but by track 5 this album sounded so rote. double bass drums, shitty guitar tones and riffs, corny sound effects, the most generic vocals youve ever heard (screaming, shouting, and singing). i wont say the anger on this album is inauthentic but compare this to something like converge. the music here is loud and the vocals sound mad but there are so many theatrics that make the whole thing feel performative. go listen to all converge - we love we leave behind instead. the intro+gematria are alright, solid mood and intensity though a lacking in punch. the breakdown on sulfur is kinda nuts, the riffs are tough, but those chorus vocals fucking suck. psychosocial has a metallica-ass riff and that group vocals chanting in the chorus is some dogshit but theres something to the rhythm section here that really works (probably something to do with the metallica ripoff) and honestly the chorus vocals have a good melody. why do they have a whole song of clean vocals for dead memories though, what is this mickey mouse shit with that god-awful guitar solo. i bet the chorus of vendetta went so hard in 2010's ESPN hype videos, i wouldve eaten this shit up when i was 12. by butchers hook im ready for this album to be over. the scooby doo noises on gehanna man. this cold black's vocal clipping may be this albums most interesting production choice, probably the albums best song overall. following it up with an anthem to nihilism just sucks, wherein lies continue is school shooter song. snuff is a legit brand new song, the guitar sounds awful on that solo but i enjoy the vocal performance here.
Why does metal make me smile? The nostalgia of listening to music like this makes me reminiscent of dark times in my life, and for some reason that releases dopamine in my brain. Which is conflicting to me. I like this, but don’t love it.
It had some redeeming qualities. It would be interesting to me to ask someone that really likes this genre how this album separates itself.
Insert generic comment about the technical ability of the musicians but not liking the genre of music at all here. I was surprised by a couple of the songs but other than that, I wasn’t a fan. And I somehow knew psychosocial. I’m giving it a two because I’d still rather listen to this or more Nick Cave or Tom Waits.
Yeah it's gonna be a Slip no for me, dawg.
This is a bit hard for me to rate all things considered. It feels maybe a bit too long, you could easily knock some 20-25 minutes off thebackend and lose nothing. But despite that I also didn't really mind the length, it never started to feel sluggish. I also appreciated the energy they brought, Lord knows this list is lacking in that. A 3 I guess. I liked the riffs, Sulfur and Psychosocial are pure bangers, but the second half is mostly just alright.
Yeesh. This was a tough one to get through. Some of the music was cool but I just could not get past the vocals. 1.5 stars
Are you ready for gruff angry music?
Like that melidic HC/Nu-Metal better than expected.
Un exitoso cambio de estilo para la banda de Iowa. Aún así, y a pesar de canciones como “Psychosocial” y “Dead Memories”, el disco palidece en comparación al debut de la banda o a su segundo disco.
Pretty good. Nothing bad on the record. I like heavy, not totally up my alley, but definitely a good listen.
There's better metal out there.
Wanted to give it a 2. I ended up like it too much. Way catchier than expected.
Gosh this album takes me back to simpler times - listening to Sulfer and Psychosocial on ScuzzTV as I got ready for school. This album was among the catalysts that got me into metal culture - I paid 99p to have the album artwork for AHIG as my phone background for Pete sake. It's super easy to pass over this album, particularly if you're not partial to metal, because it's abrasive from the offset. Slipknot also have a reputation for being ridiculous and definitely created sumething of a nu-satanic panic n the early oughts which maybe didn't help them much commercially. HOWEVER - this album is dead good. It's probably Slipknots most accessible album - the singles are groovy and poppy at times. Minus the image, songs like Dead Memories could definitely have played on some of the big commercial radio stations (and probably did, I don't know I was too edgy to listen to the radio at the time) I don't think it's SKs best effort. If you liked this album but didn't love it I'd definitely suggest trying some of their other stuff. If this album isn't heavy enough give their self titled a spin. If it's too heavy try Vol. 3. If you don't want to do that go and give the music video for 'The Devil In I' a watch before you close the book on them forever. At any rate, I think you'll make a big mistake if you hear 'screamo' and skip this album after 3 songs. There's a lot more to it, but I will concede it's not for everyone. Oh, and if you get a chance to see them live don't pass it up. It's a real Cirque du Horror, and not an experience you'll forget quickly.
I remember thinking the mask thing was kind of gimmicky when I first heard of them and never really gave them a chance but they are a good metal band (better than Kiss, Gwar, or Insane Clown Posse) and the album is solid. I listened to this so long ago and should’ve rated it. Not really my thing I guess but I remember enjoying this one.
Wow never really listened to slipknot but really rippin riffs, this was really fun to listen to after some of the others on this list.
The summer of 2009 I was taking drivers ed and I met this guy who I ended up hanging out with all summer. I had a big crush on him but nothing ever came of it. But we hung out all the time and he listened to slipknot all the time. I love this band. There is a reason that they are one of the top bands in this genre. Vendetta is (and was) my fave.
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Some great songs along with filler tracks of screaming and electronic drums.
If you like death metal you’ll like this. I don’t so I didn’t.
Heavy metal. Too heavy
metal album 1 star
3.5
Absolutely not.
Boy, wasn't one Slipknot album enough? I wish I could give this 0 stars.
Throwback to Middle School... Out of this style of music, I dig it the most. Goes hard but still has melody and riffage. Thrashes and grooves and has good vocals.
shit
Pure pastiche. They would do better off putting the bands they ripped off on this list. Is kiss on this list too? Because that is all they are. Musicians are talented at least. Was pleasantly surprised. What if God doesn't care? Indeed slipknot. Indeed.
I imagine this must be what incels listen to. Amazingly, in amongst the darkness, there is a single glimmer of light: 'snuff'. How did that happen - is it a different band? A properly good rock track. In fairness, there is also 'vermilion' and 'til we die' but, although in the same vein, they just aren't as good. The rest of the album is virtually unlistenable - 13 year old boys (and incels) only.
Stupid music.
I tried. I really tried. I recognize the musicianship for what it is. Some of the tracks have a more broad appeal, and the anthemic nature of the lyrics – I can see how someone is a certain frame of mind could find solace in the lyrics. In the end, it's not a "listening" album for me. Nu-Metal just isn't my cup of tea.
I know what to expect with Slipknot and they deliver on this album. A couple of good songs to sing a long to and a lot to drum your rage away.
Thoughts before listening: This is my 2nd slipknot album which seems a bit excessive. The first one at least had \"Wait and Bleed\", so I'm not sure what this one could possibly have on it to justify the inclusion. I didn't like the first album so chances are I won't like this one either. Review: Well, I have to say this is better than the first Slipknow album I listened to. While there are still pummeling moments on this album, the band is definitely leaning on their pop hook writing abilities a little more on this album...especially on songs like "Sulfur", "Psychosocial", and "Dead Memories" which I am enjoying quite a bit. This is a 3-star album for the strength of these 3 catchy songs.
I am not a big fan of heavy metal music although I really love some songs by Metallica, Korn, System Of A Down, etc. Slipknot will never be a band I can listen to, simply too far away from my musical taste. But one can't deny that they have quite a lot of nice riffs and they are really good musicians (I don't think you can play good heavy metal music without being an excellent musician).
Eh not for me,😅
The energy of a toddler drinking espresso combined with the anger of a serial killer. Psychosocial surprised me with that nice harmonically sung chorus, though.
actually good
favourite: least favourite: it's slipknot
I could respect it for what it is, but to be honest must of the time this just sounded like really aggressive earrape.
Awful, except for two songs: 'Snuff' and 'Vermillion, Pt. 2 - Bloodstone Mix' were actually pretty good. The other 13 songs were like torture. Full of screaming, yelling, profanity, etc. It reminded me of phone calls from a certain person in my life. I suspect I'll rate the album 1 star.
it’s fine when they aren’t screaming but that makes up a small amount of the album unfortunately
Good shit.
It’s just a long time to be so screamy and angry
This aged so much better than I’d expected. Excellent album.
Its pretty much all bangers or at least good listening. Is good stuff
Better than the last Slipknot album, and I liked that one a bunch!
Not quite my style. Tough heavy metal
unique. heavy. dark.
2 ehh it’s ok. I enjoy some metal but none of the songs stuck out. The drums however were awesome
2.5
Good album. They really improved their style and sound over the years. May not have the same catchiness and earlier release, but lots of technical improvements
heavy gekreische.(.
This is not a bad slipknot album, quite honestly, I quite like it. But its inclusion in this list baffles me. It's where their chaotic original sound made way for a mainstream approach. And less of a trailblazer. Best part about this album is the drumming. My god, does it stand out.
Some good songs here. Snuff has long been one of my favorite rock songs. I actually enjoyed this album more than I thought I would. It is very screamy, so I understand why some people don’t like it. It’s a 4 for me.
Why tho?
There’s some meat here, but it feels empty.
I actually like Slipknot, but I have to be in the mood for them, some of their stuff is a bit too much. This album is pretty good though. I liked it.
Hey - I've never listened to Slipknot - I was coming in expecting to hate it. However, the drumming and guitar playing is absolutely spectacular. I put this on while I worked and was insanely productive. Not sure this will be in my rotation any time soon - but hey I appreciate it, and I see where you're coming from Maggots (this is what Slipknot people call themselves).
The screaming is just not my thing. I can appreciate the instrumentation though, although I find the ubiquitous double kick to be excessive (as I always do). When the singer actually sings (eg. Dead Memories, Vendetta, Snuff, Child of Burning Time, Vermilion Pt. 2, Till We Die, and to some degree Gehenna and Wherein Lies Continue), I really like the sound and everything is great! I had to take a break halfway through because the screaming is just too much. I almost didn't make it through the whole album because it was just so awful to listen to the screaming songs. I would give it 1 star, but the "actual singing" songs were really good. I won't be listening to this album (as a whole) ever again, but the songs I liked were really good and I would listen again. Two stars.
Jesus Christ
Pas mon style, c'est un peu trop agressif (1 heure à crier dans les oreilles 😬). Mais la musique est pas mal => 2
Slipknot are definitely talented musicians. I will grant them that. Their drummers / percussionists are great, and Corey Taylor switches from that growl to singing voice is spectacular. But... over an hour of it is just... exhausting. I listen to 2 or three songs and I feel... tired. There were at least a few slower songs as a respite, which were good too. I have friends who are death metal fans, and while a song or two is good, there has got to be some variation for me. Or else it just gets tiring. So there were songs like "Vermillion Pt. 2", I'd like to hear more of that too. But I guess that's not totally their style...?
It's just a lot to take in with Slipknot. Audio/sensory overload. I think I had the same reaction to their debut album The drums are ridiculous, in a good way - such pace and deft sound. But between Corey Taylor's growling and the pulse and level of the rest of instruments (mostly guitars) it's a bit nauseating. It's a shame because these guys are super talented and the lyrics are quite good. But it's hard to grasp or enjoy the lyrics and music with the sheer angry noise factor. They need more melody, which they show they're capable of on Psychosocial (a really good song), Dead Memories (a bit meh though), Vendetta (solid), Snuff (a real nice softer song and change of pace) and on parts of Sulfur (not bad) and Gehenna (but when the melody isn't there, it's too much). I have a lot of respect for Taylor because he has a good vocal range and shows his multidimensionality between songs and with his side project Stone Sour (some real tender moments there, similar to Snuff). I'd just like a little more consistent blend of it within songs.
Damn, cool album. Great musicianship, cool track after cool track. I might have damaged my hearing, but that's ok. Favorite tracks: Gematria (great lyrics), Sulfur, Psychosocial, Vendetta (I bet this one is fun to hear live), Butcher's Hook, Gehenna, This Cold Black.
I do understand why this album has such a low average rating, this definitely isn't the most accessible music in the world. I am unapologetically a huge Slipknot fan. You can't deny that everyone has demons and struggles they suffer with, and this kind of music is cathartic. It's tiring to always be angry at all the awful shit in the world, so listening to music like this feels like I'm having Corey Taylor be angry on my behalf when I don't have the energy.
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This is like a gateway drug, everyone listens to slipknot then they realise that there’s better metal bands. Corey’s vocals are all round lame, the screaming is just hard enough to be “hard” but not too hard for precious radio. His singing voice sounds like ever other butt rock band from the early 2000s
I get why they picked this. Should have done self titled!
"Psychosocial" and "Snuff" slap, and I love the drums portions of most of these tracks.
Not my favorite slipknot album. Very angry.
Since I'm not an angry teenage white boy, I have no interest in this. After a couple of these songs, I understand why someone might reach for their assault rifle. The drums often sound like bullets being shot over a clic track. I imagine these songs would be in the headphones of a mass killer, timing his shooting to the drum fills like he's in a video game or a movie. I skimmed the album. At least they knew to change the grooves from song to song. There's musicianship here, but nothing I relate to. Can I give -10 stars?
It's somewhat interesting. Gotta love the energy, but I can't really understand a lot of what they're saying, you know what I mean? Exactly.
Feels like more of the same from Slipknot without being exceptional. Fulfills their niche of hard heavy metal with aggressive rhythm and guitars. Though it all seems dark and angry, the lyrics seem pretty strong for what will pass in this genre. The highlight is their ballad, Snuff, which is quite good.
This was kind of hard to rate, because it does have a few pretty good, well-executed songs. Subtle as a Panzer attack, but I don't hate it. As a cohesive work, this was pretty well done. My issues with this are primarily with the quality of the vocals, which are flatly irritating, and the generally grim overall vibe. Quality-wise, this is probably on the higher end for this genre of music. But it's not entertaining at all to me. Fave Songs: Dead Memories, Snuff, Gematria (The Killing Name), Vendetta
I waffled between giving this 1 or 2 stars because, while I didn’t completely hate it, I was so bored. Plus most songs are too long. Then “Snuff” came on, which I really enjoyed. That’s really the only highlight.
There was a guy in one of my classes who would play this on his computer (it was so loud you could hear it through his headphones) and all I could think is "Who would listen to this unironically?" After listening to this I think I'm even less sure.
In my Slipknot album rankings this one is in the lower parts but it’s still a good album. I was just surprised to see it on this list! I picked this cd up at Target in Castle Rock, CO back in highschool and I remember enjoying it but thinking that it wasn’t reaching the prior heights. Slipknot is an interesting band, not just because they have 9 members, but there’s a lot of their work that seems influenced by outside forces. Don’t get me wrong, I love that. The first album is powerful in a dungeon type of way, songs like Purity and Eyeless were about a girl who was put in a box and a conversation with a homeless person. The second album saw them dig through the floor of that dungeon and really get into the dirt. Songs that doubled down on that fierceness and spectacle, giving way to Everything Ends, Disasterpiece, and Skin Ticket (I really hope we get that album so I can dive into that). But after that there was media backlash that said they were just shock performers, being so wicked and vile or something like that. So what happens? Their next album doesn’t contain a single curse word. I used to think that they went mainstream trying to get more people to listen to them or more radio stations to play them. I didn’t find that fact out till recently. So when this album came out I was a little disappointed that it seemed to go even less hard than Vol 3. I think there’s some cursing but not much, and some of the songs are slower. With that out of the way, I loved Psychosocial. That’s a top Slipknot song. Sulfer is great too. I actually learned to like this album more after I saw them in concert. There are songs on here I still skip though. Which is why it’s lower on my list. But their next album makes up for all of that.
What better way to listen to a Slipknot album then on mic with Alex, the resident Slipknot expert? Can't remember if this is the first we listened to together, but it just made sense. I've never been a fan, but I'm more open to their style of music now than I ever was. This is a late-career album for them, but it definitely still has the edge, at least in doses. Some serious hard-hitters at the beginning, though it did fizzle out for me on the back half. Some interesting softer song choices (maybe they're maturing?), but I just want that dark evil metal from the freaks in the masks. Intro was really cool, some news footage audio with just insane drums building up. As an album, it was decent. I know they've got better. Favorite tracks: Gematria, Execute, Psychosocial. Album art: Frankly, pretty boring. All the guys standing in the field. I mean, I guess that would be scary to see IRL but as an image on my phone, it looks a bit like their parents made them stand together for a group photo. And Slipknot has some great evil album covers, this isn't one of them. 3/5
Gosh! I am rather enjoying the bits that sound like a less whiny, more shouty Megadeth, but disliking the bits that sound like a more whiny, less shouty Disney princess. What I mean is, the nu-metal emo bits sound over produced and like they are from a broadway musical to me. For example, "Snuff" is the most listened to song on this album according to the Spotify numbers and it sucks. Horrible nu-metal whiny emo nonsense. Out of interest, I listened to some of their first album afterward and it was a bit more full of youthful energy, vim and disgusting lyrics. I don't know. I rather enjoyed listening to the album but I doubt I'll go back to it.
Was surprised that beyond the different singing how much the riffs reminded me of classic Metallica. Had a massive migraine earlier in the week though so could not get past first couple of songs. Will try and revisit.
Solid 3 I think. Nothing actually stood out too much beyond psychosocial, but also not bad
A good album. I will still only really listen to the singles
Tried really hard but just could not get into it. I like heavy rock but this probably too metal for me to fully enjoy 4/10
Let me get this out of the way: This was one of the hardest albums for me to listen to in the history of me listening to albums. It was a long one (seriously? 12 songs divided into 58 minutes?), and my attention span was crawling and waiting for some of the songs to end. Regardless, the musicianship is on point. Corey Taylor makes for a great vocalist as always, and Joey Jordison’s drumming carries the songs. 3.6/5 Fav: “Dead Vendetta” Least Fav: “This Cold Black”
Huolestuttaa vähän, että tykkäsin tästä. Toisaalta kuulen tästä, kuinka paljon j-rockbändit ovat kuunnelleet Slipknotia, joten jotain nostalgista on henk. koht. Ja siis Taylorin laulu on hienoa. Liian pitkä vain, vaikka jaksaakin melkein pitää mielenkiinnon yllä hyvällä vaihtelulla.
Ei helvetti - tämähän jaksoi viihdyttää kolme neljäsosaa kestostaan, enkä onneksi edes keskittynyt sanoihin. Mutta missäköhän todellisuudessa soittaisin levyn uudelleen?
Overraskende bra, hvis jeg skal høre heavy metal så er det gooooo
It's bad. Nothing is noteworthy. Do not listen.
A mess!! Gutter attempt at Metallica without anywhere near the class!
1.5/5. Not for me. But I can see how others would enjoy this - that is those who don't enjoy things.
Every metal band wants to be slipknot for a reason
I don’t typically listen to Slipknot for fun, but honestly will more often after this. Psychosocial was a pivotal song of my youth and it fucking goes.
Slipknot is a gateway drug to the whole nu metal genre and I'm here for it.
I went into this album expecting to give it a 2 or a 3 but I came away with a broader appreciation for it. The screaming parts aren't my favorite but they punctuate a lot of songs really well. Favorites are "Snuff", "Psychosocial", "Sulfur" and "Dead Memories"
I liked this way more than I thought I would. Could see turning this on when I’m angry or angsty and the screaming would just feel right. I was super impressed by the drumming and guitar.
If you are a heavy metal fan, you can’t go wrong. Some really good lyrics. There are 2 songs played regularly on the radio- there is another that should be and isn’t!
Litt koselig gjenlytt. Føle stemningen speila godt kordan eg følte meg mens eg mekka infrastruktur-configs til appen min
No
Definitely less screaming than anticipated which maybe made it better. I liked it. Probably not their best work ie Iowa but still a nice heavy metal/nu metal offering
If there were no songs with growling it would be a really good album for me.
Everybody knows that Slipknot peaked with their self-titled and Iowa, two albums boasting with youthful rage and hatred. Those are the albums that changed the face of metal by bringing the much ridiculed nu-metal tag to a more extreme level. While those aren't the only good albums that Slipknot made, they are arguably their most important. An album like All Hope Is Gone feels really anecdotal compared to them, so I can't for the life of me explain why they would include that particular one here. Anyway.