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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Back in my teenage years Down was one of my most prized 'discoveries'. Their first album is an undeniable classic and their second was a decent (if a little over-long) follow up. Since then I've gradually moved away from metal music. When I heard Down III was coming out though, I couldn't resist pre-ordering. And the end result - it's really good; much better than the Down II. The riffs are pretty damn good (for the first time the Crowbar influence really shows in places, but that's ok - Crowbar have great riffs). The singing was the factor most likely to make or break the album and for the main part it's a hit. Although Anselmo sounds a little strained in a couple of places, the decision to sing the whole thing (rather than scream) is a definite plus and in places his voice sounds as good as it did on the first Down album. Definitely not a disappointment.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I've read the reviews below and thought i'd add my own words here (whilst really repeating most of what's below).
We're lucky that Down have only released 3 albums, as i feel that if they'd have released more each album would probably still be great, they wouldn't have the impact that they do. I find it refreshing that i can play a CD for years and still wait for the next CD and be thankful i waited for it.
Down III is no exception. I'm a lover of a lot of music, and this album is already going to be high in my all time favs. Mourn and On March the Saints have great riffs and vocals, and Beneath the Tides shows off Phils great vocal style.
This album is for me more of a return to Nola but it's a lot heavier (the Crowbar influence as stated is apparent - go check out Crowbar they're very very heavy) and you can hear the influence from Pepper and his CoC stuff, and of course Phil with those vocals of his.
If you want to listen to one Down ablum then pick this one up, it's got such an energy that as i type this i can feel myself feeling very happy as i nod along to it.
Great stuff, couldn't be happier, i hope they release another album in say 5 years!
Cheers
We're lucky that Down have only released 3 albums, as i feel that if they'd have released more each album would probably still be great, they wouldn't have the impact that they do. I find it refreshing that i can play a CD for years and still wait for the next CD and be thankful i waited for it.
Down III is no exception. I'm a lover of a lot of music, and this album is already going to be high in my all time favs. Mourn and On March the Saints have great riffs and vocals, and Beneath the Tides shows off Phils great vocal style.
This album is for me more of a return to Nola but it's a lot heavier (the Crowbar influence as stated is apparent - go check out Crowbar they're very very heavy) and you can hear the influence from Pepper and his CoC stuff, and of course Phil with those vocals of his.
If you want to listen to one Down ablum then pick this one up, it's got such an energy that as i type this i can feel myself feeling very happy as i nod along to it.
Great stuff, couldn't be happier, i hope they release another album in say 5 years!
Cheers
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
ITS BEEN OVER 5 VERY LONG YEARS SINCE DOWN II WAS SPAT OUT.WHAT WITH ALL THE WELL DOCUMENTED RECORD CO HASSLES,HURRICANES,ANSELMO'S BACK OP etc, I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD SEE THEM GET DOWN(eh,sorry)TO BUSINESS TO COMPLETE THE TRILOGY. I REALLY WASN'T SURE WHAT TO MAKE OF "OVER THE UNDER" WHEN I FIRST STUCK IT ON,THE SONGS WEREN'T QUITE AS INSTANTANEOUSNESS AS II BUT AFTER 5/6 LISTENS HOW WRONG COULD I BE ? COZ FROM THE DEEP RUMBLING & PHIL'S SINISTER WHISPERS OF THE OPENING TRACK "3 SUNS 1 STAR" WHICH OPENS UP INTO A SCORCHING STONER RIFF WITH THE WORDS "the old dog has to learn some new tricks" RIGHT THROUGH TO THE BREEZY BUT SOULFUL "NOTHING IN RETURN (WALK AWAY)" THIS IS ONE HELLUVA THRILL RIDE.MANY TRACKS CARRY ON FROM WHERE A BUSTLE IN IN UR HEDGEROW LEFT OFF, ie THE PATH,N.O.D,ON MARCH THE SAINTS etc, BUT ITS THE STUNNING "BENEATH THE TIDES"(probably a reference to hurricane katrina)& HIS MAJESTY THE DESERT THAT THE THEIR SOUND BROADENS OUT,ANSELMO'S HEARTFELT VOCALS EXCEL HERE.WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MAYBE 1 TRACK THE BORING "NEVER TRY",THIS IS VERY NEARLY A CLASSIC. OTHER TRACKS WORTH MENTIONING ARE "MOURN"(Dimebag R.I.P) & IN THE THRALL... the old dog certainly has learned some new tricks or maybe he's just getting better at the old ones.WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MAYBE HIGH ON FIRE YOUR SO FAR AHEAD OF THE PACK ITS EMBARASSING,RESPECT GUYS & C U ON TOUR
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Unplayable & unlistenable
I have a couple of Down albums already and very much enjoyed the Souther Rock/Thrash.
Bought this album and straight away recorded it to iTunes. Read more
Bought this album and straight away recorded it to iTunes. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hangerhead
Down III Over The Under
Down's third album, Down III: Over The Under was released in 2007 as the band evolved beyond the point of being a super group side project and started being a bone-fide heavy metal... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Gentlegiantprog
Over the Underestimated
This album is great, if you're a Down fan, or a fan of stoner,sludge,southern type metal, I highly recommend this album. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by Mr. D. Martindale
Not as good as NOLA
This album, though good,is not nearly as good as Nola and is also somewhat worse than down II
Published on 22 Jan 2010 by Joao Aleluia
Epic Riff fest
I bought Nola (first album) a couple of months ago, which is immense. Then i heard some stuff off Down II which ripped, but personally i think this album is their best. Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2008 by Jack Chipperfield
Nobody does it better
I've been unashamed in my praise for the first Down album, "NOLA" and have enjoyed Down II, as i felt it was generally better than most stuff bearing the heavy rock/metal mantle. Read more
Published on 21 July 2008 by J. Cole
The album by which all others will be judged.
This album oozes darkness and depth from a timless era. What struck me so profoundly was the instant atmosphere created by the sound and mix; melting valves, guitar strings on the... Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2008 by Nicedrummer
Agreement Of Growing
I concur - four stars it is right now, but the more I listen, the more it grows. I'm firmly of the same mind of the reviewer citing 'On March The Saints' and 'Beneath The Tides' as... Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2007 by The Third Alternative
Mighty Return
The members of Down have been through a deal of hardship since their last release five years ago. Mother nature's swipe of New Orleans, the shocking murder of ex-Pantera guitarist... Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2007 by Tom Chase
I you liked the first two Down cd's?, then you'll love this one.
I you liked the first two Down cd's?, then you'll love this one.
What you'll find here is typical Down style writing, southern metal with a big helping of Sabbath mixed... Read more
What you'll find here is typical Down style writing, southern metal with a big helping of Sabbath mixed... Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2007 by Robert Hill
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