Dope - No Regrets
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Free Music Review: No Regrets is more intense than ever before
Hit: 4 Stars
No Regrets, Dope's fifth studio release, marks a decade since the band released their debut, Felons & Revolutionaries. They're one of the few bands classified as "nu metal" that I've been proud to diligently follow all these years. While most bands of the genre are popular, mainstream, and full of teenage angst, Dope really aren't any of these things. It's a shame they aren't as popular as they could be, for they haven't strayed from the sound which makes them who they are... unlike a lot of other artists who have altered their's in the same ten-year span. If you don't want changes from album to album, Dope are your men.
Disclaimer: No Regrets may contradict aforementioned statement as it's more intense than ever before.
I remember anxiously awaiting the release of this album, only to be frustrated with delay. Any potential release date may have strictly been rumored, but held my breath I did. Having a taste of the "Violence" snippet long ago had me itching for more. Now several months later, No Regrets has been unleashed. Excited bias aside, this is the most intensity I've heard from the Chicago rockers. If they're looking for their dark side, they've certainly found it, and were actually on the right track with their last album, American Apathy. Upon its release four years ago, I wondered if the darkness and energy would heighten and carry over to the next album (and would later wonder if there would even be another), and here we are.
The first single is "Addiction" which features a guitar solo from legendary shredder Zakk Wylde. Dope and Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society performed together some time ago, so that likely led to the camaraderie. It's actually a fairly cookie-cutter song for the band's standards, but with Wylde's solo in the mix the song is instantly better. "No Regrets" and "Violence" are more of the same - they exemplify the sound you'd expect. For a darker change of pace, "My Funeral" and "Dirty World" are mirthless about being alone, fading to black, addiction, and aren't that full of adrenaline.
At an even more extreme change of pace, songs like "6 6 Sick," "We Are," and "Scorn" take the album up a notch with squealing guitars, pounding rhythm, and Edsel Dope's relentless and vigorous vocals. This all comes as a welcomed gesture for those wanting Dope to get out of the "nu metal" rut and into the darker world of metal. Overall, No Regrets is like that unrestrained, vicious Doberman bearing its teeth. Don't be afraid now.
Free Music Review: Their best effort since their first disc
Hit: 4 Stars
I saw them live with Static-X and Powerman5K back when they put their first disc out. They were incredible live. I wasn't digging the Marilyn Manson outfits, but the music was solid. I bought all of the albums in between the first and No Regrets, and I wouldn't even spend time writing a review for those albums... utterly forgettable stuff. This album, to me, represents a huge change in production quality and musicality. The guitar riffs are not as simple as you would expect having listened to previous Dope albums. Without knowing what is going on in the band, whether there was a guitarist line changeup or an attitude adjustment, I can still say that the guitar playing is eons better than what I would have expected from Dope. Riffage is unforgettable and the vocals lock in tight with the instruments. If you are a metal fan, I can't see how you would dislike this record. If I had to recommend a single song for downloading, I would say "No Regrets" is my fav track.Free Music Review: Dope once again pleases my ears.
Hit: 4 Stars
So, after Dope's last album, I thought they had hit their peak in success. This changed that opinion pretty damn fast. The nu-metal basing is clearly evident, and I, being a fan, love nu-metal. One of the few albums I've actually gone to the store to pick up, and not just iTunes it. Definately worth a listen-through, and in the end I'm sure you'll end up buying this album, as well as their past ones if you don't already have them.
The only reason for the 4-star review was submitted by me was because the tracks do seem to a be tad bit repetitive, and there's some stuff that sounds remarkably familiar. Still worth picking up for any fans out there.
Free Music Review: Great Album!
Hit: 4 Stars
Dope's new album is awesome, not one bad song on it. The show stoppers here are tracks like Addiction, Violence, Dirty World, We Are and No Regrets. The cover of Rebel Yell is being re-released on this album, it was a free download on Dope's site, years ago. Die Boom Bang Burn F**K is a medley of five previous songs, I really wish more bands would do this sort of thing. I Don't Give A... is a very funny track, sort of picks up where I Wish I Were The President left off from American Apathy. I just wish that the Amazon mp3 store was selling it to make it more accessible to other fans. Be sure to check Dope out on tour with Sevendust and Black Label Society!!!Free Music Review: Great studio album, all solid songs
Hit: 4 Stars
I have to hand it to the guys in Dope. One hell of an hard rock/metal album. No Regrets comes across full force, and is extremely intricate and technical. Now, they aren't getting 5 Stars b/c of the fact, well, its Dope, and the singer has a horrid reputation. However, the guitar work is top notch (someone loves pitch harmonics) and song structure is perfect. The drumming too is excellent. My only complaints are the little intermission tracks, they serve no purpose, musically or artfully. Also, it sounds a bit TOO studio/pro-tool'd. Otherwise, this album won't let you down, and will be on your spin list for months.