- Audio CD (1 April 2004)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Sum Records
- ASIN: B00029CT4O
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 680,561 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When Spineshank released their last album, The Height Of Callousness, they had something of a point to prove, having been written off as Fear Factory copyists. That album rammed the critics' words back down their throats, with its blend of aggression and melody, and is an industrial/nu-metal classic.
The immediate criticism of Self-Destructive Pattern is that the band have tried to repeat the same album - but then, if the formula works so well, why change it? Long time fans will be pleased that the band haven't strayed much from their roots in the name of 'maturity', but stuck to what they do best. Where there is progression is in the more melodic, commercial tracks, such as 'Beginning Of The End' and forthcoming single 'Smothered' (suitable for those graduating from Linkin Park).
The band can still unleash hefty doses of angst that dispel fears of them 'going soft'- most notably, album opener 'Violent Moodswings', which lives up to its name. Unlike before though, they don't rely on battering listeners into aural submission, but can combine the softer parts of their sound with the heavier, even in the same song. The album only clocks up at 40 minutes, but it doesn't let up at all - a masterful return from a band that should be leading the nu-metal pack.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Spineshank have returned with an amazing thrid album, i thought it was impossible to make a record better than 'the height of callousness' but they have proved me wrong. The album starts with the intense 'Violent mood swings'(which was the orignal name of the album) which starts off the album incredibly well with its stroming riffs and sing along chorus. slavery is also an amazing song, with its death metal style vocals and more melodic vocals preformed by Jonny Santos over mike and robs heavy riffs. the first chance to here the new material of this album was with the single 'smothered' is more of a melodic 'shank offering but still is very heavy and amazing to sing/shout along though it may never be in the same class as synthetic or new disease from H.O.C. but hey. Another stand out song is 'beginging of the end' which starts of slowly and quietly and soon speeds and becomes louder with its fast verses.
the other songs on the album are fantastic and are true to the blue print laided down by strictly diesel and height of callousness but also their sound has moved becoming more guitar based and losing some of the electronic elements with Jonny Santos and Tommy Deckers song writing ability maturing along with the bands playing ability and Jonny's vocals improving some what.So this record will def please old spineshank fans and hopefully will attract new fans.
the other songs on the album are fantastic and are true to the blue print laided down by strictly diesel and height of callousness but also their sound has moved becoming more guitar based and losing some of the electronic elements with Jonny Santos and Tommy Deckers song writing ability maturing along with the bands playing ability and Jonny's vocals improving some what.So this record will def please old spineshank fans and hopefully will attract new fans.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When I bought this album I was first dissapointed, cos i had heard ``Smothered'' song on TV and loved it, but realised the other songs were a bit different. But this is a grower, songs such as ``Forgotten'',``Fallback'' and ``Beginning of the end''
show the lighter and pleasant side of the band, yet ``Violent moodwings'' and ``Dead to me'' really kick your arse.
This is recommended on many levels and is even catchier than ``Linkin Park'' Screaming and Singing has never been so better.
show the lighter and pleasant side of the band, yet ``Violent moodwings'' and ``Dead to me'' really kick your arse.
This is recommended on many levels and is even catchier than ``Linkin Park'' Screaming and Singing has never been so better.
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Excellent improvement on the last album
This album is definitely an improvement on the last album, and for some reason seems to sound "cleaner" than their previous one. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2007 by M. McManus
nu metal that still sounds fresh
nu metal is more or less dead and that is something of a relief,like most i was drawn in by it somewhat and i am left with a good few nu metal albums that just dont sound as... Read more
Published on 20 April 2006 by sean paul mccann
Pretty good
I have been a Spineshank fan for a good while, I loved the Height of Callousness in particular. Self-Destructive Pattern is much heavier than it I would say overall, but it retains... Read more
Published on 6 July 2004 by Steven
unexpected
If, like me, you had only heard songs by Spineshank like 'Smothered' and 'New Disease' then you're in for a shock. Read more
Published on 18 May 2004 by Lee
Spineshank!!Spineshank!!Spineshank (etc you get the point)
Most people view spineshank as heavy and loud. Spineshank have pioneered alot on the nu-metal/industrial rock scene. There return to the scene with S.D.P was welcomed on all parts. Read more
Published on 17 May 2004 by chris robb
wow
this is by far the greatest album to hit the metal charts all year. its heavy as hell from the first to the last note and there is never a dull moment. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2003 by Mr. J. Quartermaine
Incredible
When I was about to hear this album I did not know what to expect. The Height Of Callousness was so amazing that I could not believe Spineshank could deliver an better CD. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2003 by "nick240h"
A Pure KiLlER
Whereas not as fast or hard as the previous Spineshank albums, SDP excels in targeting more skilled music. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2003 by Adam Powell
Greatist - Music Pattern
This is yet another great album by Spineshank. This is the 3rd album they have realised. Stricly Diesel - The Height Of Callousness - Self Destructive Pattern ! Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2003 by "killteamsk8er"
the best spineshank cd so far
this cd is killer great band great cd the begining of the end is a all time classic if you like music buy it 11 out of 10
Published on 15 Nov 2003 by JOLLY666
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