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Free Music Notes for SupremacyFree Music Review: This album equals Perserverence, but is still far from Satisfaction Hit: 4 Stars
I'm another person who hates when people brag about how long they've been listening to Hatebreed, however I too have been watching them sinse their first demos came out and they used to play at the teen center in my town. I must say, after the less than par Rise of Brutality, this album is pretty refreshing. There definately is not that much in this CD that Hatebreed hasn't done before, in terms of style and rythem... however they have successfully gone back to a more raw sound,which in my oppinion is always a plus. I'm not a big fan on top notch production value, in my oppinion Perserverence would of sounded much better with Hatebreed's old production just because top production is so good now it actually makes music sound more empty and unforfilled. On this album though, they did a good job of filling any voids. I must argue with most other people though, Destroy Everything to me sounds like the most shallowest song on the CD. I don't like songs that seem much simplified for the sake of moshpitting especially sinse most kids these days don't even know why they are moshpitting or when to do it and this kind of song won't help that. But overall, there is only 2 songs on the CD I disliked, and at least half of the other songs are quite good and the rest are okay. It's still the same inspiring Hatebreed, and a much better effort than any album sinse Perserverence (and in some ways is better than that album)... but Satisfaction is the Death of Desire is still the undefeated champion amongsts Hatebreed efforts. In their next album, Hatebreed will have to expand without losing touch of their roots, a task 95% of all other hardcore bands fail at... and if they don't people are going to be either quite bored or quite angry or both. No matter how powerful your music is, if you can't expand and improve, it will wear thin eventually. Look at Unearth, for example. Stings of Conscience was a genuinely great album, one of the best metalcore CDs of all time... in the Oncoming Storm, you had some falloff in terms of power but some nice additions to the music and new things being tried. However, in Unearth's new CD, it's almost like The Oncoming Storm 2 with the attitude of Stings of Conscience.... it's good, but not original at all. So far, this CD is the best hardcore CD of the year... and I hope the trend to a raw sound continues.
Free Music Review: Hatebreed - 'Supremacy' (Roadrunner) Hit: 4 Stars
Most recent offering from this in-your-ugly-mug New Haven, CT based hardcore metal band. Also, this was the first CD of theirs I've ever heard. Just caught them on tour with Type O Negative. Whew! After the show I attended, I'm honestly amazed the club's main floor remained intact. Honestly, being in the crowd was sort of like being in a South Park episode - remember the one where Cartman and Kenny build their own tree house and the eventually end up up having a mosh party? Ha-ha! Tunes here that I thought sort of stood out were "Defeatist", "Give Wings To My Triumph", the h-e-a-v-y "Immortal Enemies" and "Spitting Venom". Even though many of this disc's cuts sounded a bit similar, I still liked what I heard. Might do a lot for fans of Unearth, Slayer, Death Threat and Killswitch Engage.
Free Music Review: Signs of growth...? Hit: 4 Stars
Upon listening to Hatebreed's newest disc, one is (as always) hit flat in the face with the hammer that this band has become over the years. The listener still gets breakdowns by the dozen and gang vocals aplenty. What is unexpected this time around is the amount of (gulp)... melody. Before you write this off, give it a try. Of course, the vocals are far from melodic. In fact, they are monotonous as ever. I would call that the biggest strength AND weakness that Hatebreed has. The music itself opens up to some newer tempos if not time signatures. There are some fuller chord voicings in the mix as well to add an ominous overtone to the album. I really enjoyed it. Give it a try.
Free Music Review: Hatebreed evolve and its great! Hit: 4 Stars
Was I the only person thinking Hatebreed were starting to get boring and put out songs which were simply too similar. I bought the Rise of Brutality out of the blue one day and liked it but it had a rather short life span in my cd player. Then I read that the latest offering from them was very stong and decided to take a chance with it and I was pleasantly surprised! Hatebreed have changed ever so slightly and aren't quite as repeatitive as they once were. For anyone that previously had given up on them I say just give this album a chance. I really enjoyed it from start to finish! But don't worry, they are still as hard hitting and agressive as ever!
Free Music Review: HATEBREED IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE!!!! Hit: 4 Stars
If you enjoyed THE RISE OF BRUTALITY then you will love SUPREMACY as well. Although not as heavy as there first few albums, this one will not dissapoint. I beleive that HATEBREED has come a long way musicaly. You can hear alot more jamming out rather than just Jamey Jasta roaring into the microphone. The timing with the drums and guitars is perfect and there is actually a few bass solo's as well. Also like their last album, you get some good backing vocals by the rest of the band that will get your blood pumping. This album is awesome from beginning to end so pick one up and play it loud!!!!!
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