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In a post-Seattle Sound rock world, there's still a hunger for music that's dark, dirge-like, and heavy. And the void left by Soundgarden and company is being filled by a spate of bands, including Boston's Godsmack, who even nicked their name from an Alice in Chains song. Like Creed and Days of the New, Godsmack are raging and disenfranchised, as singer Sully Erna's lyrics illustrate: "I am in a living hell / Makes me wonder if I'm alive" or "You're pathetic in your own way / I don't like you anyway." Though the territory being mined isn't new, Godsmack's grungy grooves, potent energy, and strong hooks are irresistible. With a dash of Tool and a smattering of Filter seeping through, Godsmack are on the money, especially on "Whatever", the tantalizing "Get Up, Get Out!", and the strident and syncopated "Bad Religion," on which Erna puts one in mind of James Hetfield. While Godsmack's approach may not be fresh, the foursome's strong songs and powerful energy are still intensely tasty--especially for those with a taste for songs on the sober--but never staid--side. --Katherine Turman
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A great album which must be heard. don't believe the magazines, this is great. maybe a little unoriginal, strong alice in chains and metallica influence, but is very enjoyable and powerful. check out "whatever" and " get up , get out" for proof.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great debut album from Godsmack, and well worth your money if you are a fan of metal. Sully Erna's deep, threatening vocals add to the brilliant guitar in the background. One downfall of the album is the repitiveness of the lyrics, with the main theme being "<something> away". This is but a minor glitch on an otherwise brilliant album. Particular note must be made of Voodoo, which is an excellent end to this fine album. The tribal drums and chanting vocals are somewhat at a slower pace to the rest of the CD, but are strangely mesmorising, hinting at Sully Erna's Wiccan practises...
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the world of music was being over run with nu metal at the time of this albums release, so it makes perfect sense that a return to something different but safe was optioned by the record company. as here we have a very talented bunch of men, who sound like alice in chains covering metallica songs.
which personally i am very happy with as they are two of my favourite bands and these boys have twisted the sounds of these two bands ever so slightly by blending them together, the pained layne stayleyesque howl of sully erna lends itself so perfectly to the bastardised metallica rifs that the band are playing behind him.
despite(or because of) the abundant lack of originality this album is very easy to listen to and very enjoyable to listen to. there are very few debut albums where you get to track 6 or 7 without thinking about the skip button, but that happens here.
with the album opening so strongly with songs like whatever,moon baby and keep away its no small wonder that eventually a filler song might rear its head, but this is a very consistant and very solid start from a band that would take the thrones away from both of the other bands mentioned in this review with far superior follow up releases.
this is definately worth checking out but i would say get "faceless" first then either of this or "awake", whichever is cheapest at the time.
which personally i am very happy with as they are two of my favourite bands and these boys have twisted the sounds of these two bands ever so slightly by blending them together, the pained layne stayleyesque howl of sully erna lends itself so perfectly to the bastardised metallica rifs that the band are playing behind him.
despite(or because of) the abundant lack of originality this album is very easy to listen to and very enjoyable to listen to. there are very few debut albums where you get to track 6 or 7 without thinking about the skip button, but that happens here.
with the album opening so strongly with songs like whatever,moon baby and keep away its no small wonder that eventually a filler song might rear its head, but this is a very consistant and very solid start from a band that would take the thrones away from both of the other bands mentioned in this review with far superior follow up releases.
this is definately worth checking out but i would say get "faceless" first then either of this or "awake", whichever is cheapest at the time.
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Metallica sounding but still bloomin' good
Godsmacks first album is a storming success. They were great backing up Black Sabbath at the NEC. Forget all the crap about being a Metallica & Alice in Chains rip off, its... Read more
Published on 1 July 2000
Simply Rockin'!
What a fantastic album! - I bought it after hearing "Keep Away", and it totally blew me away. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2000
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