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There is a new game in town, and who better them Mudvayne - one of the most creative and distinctive bands in the aggressive music world with sales exceeding 5 million units worldwide - to lead the way. The New Game (their first studio album in three years) is an elecrifying rock record from a band that's broadened its range without compromise. Produced by the band and Dave Fortman (Slipknot, Evanescence and Simple Plan), this new release is driven by the sledgehammer sound for which Mudvayne is known. Exclusive U.K release for Vibrant. Press: Q, Rocksound, Kerrang, Metal Hammer, Total Guitar, Powerplay, Drummer. Tracks: Fish Out Of Water / Do What You Do, A New Game / Have It Your Way / A Cinderella Story / The Hate In Me / Scarlet Letters / Dull Boy / Same Ol' / Never Enough / We The People
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Mudvayne have made their comeback after a short hiatus caused by Vinne Paul's HellYeah touring schedule. This album was supposed to have come out over a year ago, but it would be economically unsound to release it and then not be able to tour in support of it; so the album was only released now. It will be followed in six months by another Studio album, and so this album may be perceived as either too late or only half of a set.
On purely musical merit, this album is still not the best album the band have ever recorded. Stylistically the album picks up where 'Lost and Found,' left off, continuing Mudvayne's transition from individual, creative, complicated Jazzy metal into the bland American radio rock that bands Like Disturbed are flirting with.
The album contains several songs that were clearly written to be singles, and several dull mid album tracks that never really get going.
The standout tracks for fans of the bands first two albums are 'We The People,' 'A New Game,' and 'The Hate In Me,' Which are the heaviest and most complex, although these songs flirt with melody and sing along choruses, they do so in a much more natural and likable way.
However, for the fan who thought 'Happy?,' was the band's best song, there is plenty on this album to enjoy; its all very pleasant, well written and catchy music, its not dark and angry like 'LD.50,' or Ponderous and Thoughtful like 'The End Of All Things To Come,' and if that's not what you like about the band then this album is perfect for you.
It may seem like a doom and gloom review, but it is important to note that even though the style of music has changed doesn't automatically mean that you will not like it, for example while 'Scarlet Letters,' would be out of place on LD.50 with its semi acoustic intro and simple structure, the song is still incredibly listenable and contains all the passion and musicanship you expect from Mudvayne, just in a more easy and accessible form.
My Main worry is that the album will not matter in a few years, LD.50 and The End' still get regular plays in my and the majority of my friends lives, where as the toning down of 'Lost and Found,' has resulted in an album that only gets listened to as one or two tracks, despite its high quality. The New Game is even more radio rock, and perhaps that means its even more disposable.
Only time can tell, but if you buy it you'll enjoy it for a few months at least, which justifies the price, I just don't think you'll be listening to this in 2012.
On purely musical merit, this album is still not the best album the band have ever recorded. Stylistically the album picks up where 'Lost and Found,' left off, continuing Mudvayne's transition from individual, creative, complicated Jazzy metal into the bland American radio rock that bands Like Disturbed are flirting with.
The album contains several songs that were clearly written to be singles, and several dull mid album tracks that never really get going.
The standout tracks for fans of the bands first two albums are 'We The People,' 'A New Game,' and 'The Hate In Me,' Which are the heaviest and most complex, although these songs flirt with melody and sing along choruses, they do so in a much more natural and likable way.
However, for the fan who thought 'Happy?,' was the band's best song, there is plenty on this album to enjoy; its all very pleasant, well written and catchy music, its not dark and angry like 'LD.50,' or Ponderous and Thoughtful like 'The End Of All Things To Come,' and if that's not what you like about the band then this album is perfect for you.
It may seem like a doom and gloom review, but it is important to note that even though the style of music has changed doesn't automatically mean that you will not like it, for example while 'Scarlet Letters,' would be out of place on LD.50 with its semi acoustic intro and simple structure, the song is still incredibly listenable and contains all the passion and musicanship you expect from Mudvayne, just in a more easy and accessible form.
My Main worry is that the album will not matter in a few years, LD.50 and The End' still get regular plays in my and the majority of my friends lives, where as the toning down of 'Lost and Found,' has resulted in an album that only gets listened to as one or two tracks, despite its high quality. The New Game is even more radio rock, and perhaps that means its even more disposable.
Only time can tell, but if you buy it you'll enjoy it for a few months at least, which justifies the price, I just don't think you'll be listening to this in 2012.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Well as with all Mudvayne albums an equal amount of heavyness and melody, I love Chad Greys ability to go from an aggressive scream into soothing whispers. The album has its mix of rockers ''dull boy ''Fish out of water'' ''The hate in me'' ''Have it your way'' and, so called ballads ''Do what you do'' ''Scarlet letters'' '' but in no way are they soft. All songs are worth a listen, some obvisously better than others, The New Game is more a of a grower, so give it a few listens before you judge. Overall not Mudvaynes best, but THE NEW GAME is a good effort and will keep fans entertained enough until Mudvaynes following album released sometime next year.
Bobby
Bobby
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Although this album is better than the too polised prodution of "Lost And Found", I still find myself wishing for the mega-heavy style they left behind since the debut "L.D. 50". I know success can only be found by "going mainstream", and tracks such as "Do What You Do" and "Dull Boy" do pack a punch, but none stand up to the likes of "(K)now F(orever)" or the incredible "Under My Skin" from LD50. Yes it's still Mudvayne, but it's Mudvayne lite these days.
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MuDvAyNe RuLe!
This album rocks just like all of there other albums! His voice is sick and so is the music and lyrics! amazing from the beggining right to the end!
Published 13 months ago by Sarah Acourt
Why? Why? Why?
I have always been a fan since they started out in Pekin/Peoria. I own all their albums and have seen them live loads. Read more
Published on 9 April 2010 by A. Young
Mudvayne go backwards
I have listened to this album, and pretty quickly established I wouldn't be wasting any money on it. Read more
Published on 6 April 2009 by Chopper
Not as good as their previous music
I was excited to finally hear some new music from Mudvayne, but even though the band said they were going for a differnt, more rock sound, I was disapointed. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2009 by Terri-lea Chowles
Mudvayne will never write L.D 50 again...
But I really don't care, I am all for a band changing its style between albums, which Mudvayne have done every single time, a brilliant way to keep the fans interested/complaining... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2008 by James Moffatt
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