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posted by : EYELEsS DEMiSE
7/10/2006 1:26:03 AM
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Great album, ofcourse..i mean it's SYL..fuck yeah it's great ..it's not "City" though..
7/10
\m/
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COMMENT |
posted by : EYELEsS DEMiSE
7/10/2006 1:27:36 AM
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*Anything Devin Townsed touches is gold...
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COMMENT |
posted by : bill
7/10/2006 1:31:34 AM
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Keith you suck!!!!!!!
also I hope on the next record they let gene holgan write the lyrics and music!!!
he wrote some great Dark Angel lyrics....the choruses were always great!!!!!
I'M IN AGONY!!! or We are...Never to rise again!!!!!! p.s.
BRING BACK DARK ANGEL!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT | The New Black
posted by :
7/10/2006 1:36:02 AM
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This Is A Pretty Good Record For The Time They Had To Record It.
7.5/10
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COMMENT | damn
posted by :
7/10/2006 2:09:11 AM
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Keith actually wrote a decent review!!!!
I did not think it was possible!!!!!!
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COMMENT | Under your skin...
posted by :
7/10/2006 2:12:03 AM
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All I can say is that you have to give this album time, and it WILL get under your skin. It is one hell of an album, it`s no City or Alien but holy hell it kicks major ass!! If you want a real boost, skip the first song and start off with "You suck." I fuckin loooove this album!!!
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COMMENT | Close, but the title track slays
posted by :
7/10/2006 2:23:03 AM
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I almost completely agree with you, but I think the title track is one of the best on the album... I love the riffing
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COMMENT | dev is god
posted by :
7/10/2006 2:57:11 AM
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devin is awesome, as usual!
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posted by : vegard
7/10/2006 3:14:21 AM
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good review, although the title track might just be my favorite song off the album.
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COMMENT | Decent album
posted by :
7/10/2006 4:45:38 AM
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I think it's a decent album, and not a bad way to go out if this really is the last SYL
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COMMENT | Far beyond average
posted by :
7/10/2006 5:11:48 AM
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Thank god it's not as bad as the "chicken feather" album. That one just SUCKED.
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COMMENT | Yep !
posted by : Kovaks
7/10/2006 5:17:12 AM
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I'm buying this one !
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COMMENT | a question for long-term devy/SYL fans..
posted by : Self_Science
7/10/2006 5:39:52 AM
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i got into SYL in 96, and 'city' blew me away But over time, Devy pissed me off; his solo shit is MAD repetitive(same goddamn chord progressions and melodic ideas) and the post-'City' SYL albums have not really impressed me.
am i missing something here? how many times do i need to listen to them? 'alien' was better than the self-titled i'll admit, but it still didn't grab me.
maybe i'm just over him completely.
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COMMENT | ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhyeaaaahh
posted by :
7/10/2006 5:54:39 AM
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finally they records far beyond metal
SYL is god
and devin is his dick
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COMMENT | what the fuck?
posted by :
7/10/2006 6:20:50 AM
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this is a mediocre, mediocre, mediocre album. The worst devin has ever done in his career
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COMMENT | It's a 10/10
posted by : gvoden
7/10/2006 6:56:41 AM
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maybe I'm too biased as I'd give a 10/10 on anything Dev does ( except for Devlab I guess ) but this album is really great, it's not as brutal as the previous one but it's more of a SYL rockout record. I love how they can switch from prog to death metal in a split second.
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COMMENT | I GIVE IT A 9
posted by :
7/10/2006 7:30:17 AM
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I love this album. at first i was skeptical but it really does grow on you. ALL HAIL SYL!!!!!!
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COMMENT | yee haw
posted by :
7/10/2006 8:46:54 AM
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Canada rules
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COMMENT | Boring !
posted by :
7/10/2006 8:53:19 AM
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I'M Bored ! "this is a mediocre, mediocre, mediocre album. You're F.... Right ! He Mix all his project in one album.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/10/2006 8:53:39 AM
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All hail the hew SYL!!!!!!!!
P.S.: CAMPIONI DEL MONDO! CAMPIONI DEL MONDO!
Italy wins again!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by : Al Bundy
7/10/2006 9:50:51 AM
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It may not be City but it sure as hell is a great album.
\m/SYL\m/ \m/MULDER\m/
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/10/2006 11:06:16 AM
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Self_Science....i totally agree with you. City is fucking awesome, but i'm really not into anything they've done since then. all my friends love em, but i just can't get into it.
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COMMENT | ...
posted by :
7/10/2006 11:50:16 AM
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Pink is the new black. I'm surprised no one knows that.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/10/2006 12:29:56 PM
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This is the first SYL album that didn't blow my mind, although it was still awesome. I could see why they're breaking up; they're startin to lose their shine.
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COMMENT | Fucking great!!
posted by :
7/10/2006 12:37:40 PM
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As usual, Devin made awesome album greater than the very good City... this one is a classic, for sure, but The New Black is superior (IMO)... a fucking brilliant album, diverse and METAL!!!!
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COMMENT | its decent
posted by :
7/10/2006 1:33:33 PM
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i actually agree with this review pretty much completely, although I think the title track is good. The main problem is the lack of anger and that it feels rushed, Devin should wait until he's insane/pissed off and has 6 months to write the record before doing a SYL album, like he did for Alien.
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COMMENT | Strapping Young Lad...
posted by : Project Mayhem
7/10/2006 2:56:22 PM
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...Rock My Hairy Anus!
This band ARE the best band on the fucking planet!!!
All who disagree... take it where they shit.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/10/2006 3:06:50 PM
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It is a good album, given the fact that is has been rushed. Not the best SYl can do, but I'm not dissapointed.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/10/2006 3:07:09 PM
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It is a good album, given the fact that is has been rushed. Not the best SYl can do, but I'm not dissapointed.
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COMMENT | The Worst SYL Album So Far.
posted by : Cloud Connected
7/10/2006 3:28:28 PM
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But then again "city" was the only great album SYL ever did. Everything after and before that is just average...
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COMMENT | Chocolate Starfish Connected
posted by : Project Mayhem
7/10/2006 3:45:14 PM
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"COMMENT || The Worst SYL Album So Far. posted by : Cloud Connected 7/10/2006 3:28:28 PM But then again "city" was the only great album SYL ever did. Everything after and before that is just average..."
Even the shittiest SYL track - TOTALLY Annihilates everything from In Lames career...
You love the cock... you totally KNOW you love the cock...
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/10/2006 4:23:33 PM
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SYL are becoming more flawless with every album they release. Devin is overdue for a nice long-earned vacation but hopefully it won't spell the end of the band completely. Their legacy is too important for them to just fade into obscurity.
9/10
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COMMENT |
posted by : Doobler
7/10/2006 4:59:01 PM
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Anti-Product is the best song on this album, hands down. Love all of it though, amazing CD.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/10/2006 5:12:55 PM
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SYL > You
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COMMENT | love em or hate em
posted by :
7/10/2006 5:47:32 PM
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Devin Townshend still gets more pussy than all of you on here...and he puts out better records than any of you too...so pipe down!
I've had this album via online for a month now from a friend, and it does take several listens if you're a long time fan. It seems more humour based (esp You Suck). But that's part of it's appeal too. It isn't a million miles an hour the whole time or dense as fuck industrial noises for periodic escapes.
It's no City or Alien (which i think is superior to City). But better than "the chicken feather" LP lmao that was awesome whomever posted that. This is kind of a full circle record, reminds me of Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing in some ways...if they break up now, i'd consider it on top their game. If not, let's hope the next one is to Alien, as what Alien was to City (ie totally demolishes it)...
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COMMENT | Project Mayhem...
posted by : Cloud Connected
7/10/2006 5:54:48 PM
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whatever fanboy...
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COMMENT | great band and album too
posted by :
7/10/2006 6:02:24 PM
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ey people, i need a favour, will you do it, will you tell me how to find that disc SYL i mean, and a good one program to download all new releases that here are shown. my e-mail its opuimeater@hotmail.com, im gonna thank a lot if you help me.
see you in hell
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COMMENT | ^^
posted by :
7/10/2006 6:20:09 PM
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? what the hell? what coutnry you from? learn to type better. and no go buy the fucking cd cheap ass.
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COMMENT | god dammit
posted by :
7/10/2006 6:34:27 PM
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did you guys miss the article with gene hoglan that says THEY ARE NOT BREAKING UP!!!! if anything they will go on a break after ozzfest for a while.
SYL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/10/2006 6:59:11 PM
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I haven't heard a note of this yet, but as long as it's better than that self titled piece of garbage, I'm good with it. Even Alien didn't grow on me too much, but, I never expected Devin to do another "City", so I'll take what I can get.
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COMMENT |
posted by : choadrunner
7/10/2006 8:27:09 PM
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the best thing about a Keith Bergman review is that no trees were wasted so that he could 'inform' us of how much an album 'rocks'.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/10/2006 8:51:02 PM
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LOL@comparing it to City.
8/10
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/10/2006 8:59:52 PM
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fucking brilliant album. One of the albums of the year and Strappings best since City.
8.5/10
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COMMENT |
posted by : gunnarcannibal
7/10/2006 10:52:18 PM
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I like City but I think the second half isn't as good as the first half...I personaly believe that Alien is their best album, and than SYL...I'll be picking up The New Black on Tuesday though so I guess we will see...but yeah City has some of SYL's best songs but I consider it my third favorite...It seems to have become their Rust in Peace or Reign in Blood...an album that people say is their best just because it was their breakout album...I don't know, I just like what the band is, what they sound like and what they stand for...
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COMMENT |
posted by : leechmaster21
7/10/2006 11:09:23 PM
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No way dude, i'd have to say anti-product is the worst SYL song ever written, what's with the fuckin brass section?!?
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COMMENT | SYL Rule No Matter What They Do!
posted by :
7/10/2006 11:35:06 PM
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SYL are my fav band and first listen to I thought it was OK then after repeated listens I loved it! Ya got to listen to it more then once!!
City is not there best record!
H.A.A.R.H.T. blows it away!!!!!!
SYL FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT | The New Black = DTB + SYL
posted by :
7/10/2006 11:38:29 PM
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This is definitely pretty close to the middle ground between SYL and Devin's solo stuff to me. I've been playing tracks off this album on my radio show for about a month now and the review seems pretty spot on. It lacks the rage of previous SYL releases. Alien (which I put as a tie with City) was absolutely brutal and out of control. Walls of sounds, voices, and noise. The Alien mix was absolutely perfect, especially on Skeksis. I'd consider this album as a cleaner of version of Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing.
Oh, and Anti-product kicks ass. But I'm a metal fan that digs the funk, so it brought the best of both worlds together for me.
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COMMENT |
posted by : electric doom
7/10/2006 11:48:39 PM
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Much better than I had worried it would turn out. I can heavily enjoy the majority of the songs on this album, a lot of fun.
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COMMENT | LAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted by :
7/11/2006 2:56:09 AM
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SYL Kicks all of our asses. Devin Towsend is one of the most talented Brains in the biz.
Solid Album, I wasnt too sure the first time I listened to it, but after a couple times, I have to say that its pretty fucking good. it grow on you like a malignant tumor.
" WE'RE STRAPPING YOUNG LAD!..........AND YOU'RE NOT!!!!!!" -Devin Townsend
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COMMENT | Another MASTERPIECE by Devin the GENIUS
posted by :
7/11/2006 5:37:59 AM
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Absolutely crushing, catchy, killer album. I hope Devin changes his mind about putting SYL to rest. We need bands like them. 10.
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COMMENT |
posted by : leechmaster21
7/11/2006 8:52:43 AM
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i'd still have to say the first 2 albums are easily the best
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COMMENT | Great!!!
posted by : Tobe777
7/11/2006 9:25:21 AM
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Killer!!!!!! "City" is still the best... but nevertheless... FUCKIN' KILLER!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/11/2006 9:39:40 AM
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i gave it 1/10! gayest thing ive heard this year! i hope these losers desband!
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COMMENT |
posted by : sj_2150
7/11/2006 12:06:40 PM
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last 2 posters: shut the fuck up and go listen to your stupid 2-bit black/grindcore metal albums that were recorded in a closet
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COMMENT |
posted by : Canadian_Mosh
7/11/2006 12:37:12 PM
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While City was great and an unmistakable milestone, the train of power and consistancy reigns with Alien. I'll have to check this release out. Devin is one hell of a madman
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COMMENT | Another thing
posted by :
7/11/2006 2:06:53 PM
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Dev went off his bipolar meds during Alien. anyone catch if he did the same with this album?
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COMMENT | pretty fucking good...
posted by : metalliaddict
7/11/2006 4:24:18 PM
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i finally had a chance to listen to it today. after being blowen away by alien, i wasn't expecting the same effect with this one. i mean, damn you all...the man puts out an album at what seems like once a year. not everything can be untouchably fantastic. what i'm definitely hearing on this one is some leftover vibe from synchestra...another really good album.
with that being said, this album is still really good. as someone said earlier, anti-product is the album's best track. simply awesome.
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COMMENT | Eyesore
posted by : soakrates
7/11/2006 6:28:04 PM
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I've been a Devin fan for almost 10 years, and I really like this album, but no amount of (admittedly hilarious) irony saves "Fucker" from being a boring, badly written song. Sorry.
That said, I think "You Suck," "Wrong Side" and "Almost Again" rank as some the best tracks SYL have ever conceived.
9/10
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COMMENT | Kicks Much ASS
posted by :
7/11/2006 8:08:55 PM
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SYL is not ending after this album. If anything they are now on their way to full out fame. Not that that's a good thing for a metal band but it will ensure more bad ass albums from Devin the great. With SYL hitting OZZFEST this year, I am sure they will finally get the all around recognition they deserve. FUCK YA
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COMMENT | SYL is not done yet!
posted by :
7/11/2006 8:54:10 PM
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ITS NOT OVER FOLKS! FUCK YA! Check out this link from Gene Hoglan.
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=16096804&blogID=140822147&MyToken=3aa522a0-85c3-499c-b5c0-ac44c263ae59
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COMMENT | whats up fuckers
posted by :
7/11/2006 9:48:44 PM
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SSSSSSSSSSSSYYYYYYYYYYYYLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
just picked up my copy.
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COMMENT | If "City" is a 10...
posted by : NUZRUB
7/11/2006 10:01:34 PM
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...then this is an 8. I agree with Bergman.
Great album but they just can't capture the feel or personality of the first two records...and maybe that's what they're going for. Who knows?
I'd imagine the more they hear how everything they do gets compared to "City" the more they resent the idea of treading the past and releasing a "City 2" type of record but hey, the people have spoken. Whadaya gonna do?
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COMMENT | Seriously......
posted by :
7/12/2006 2:52:10 AM
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is there anyway we can get a Blabbermouth battle? Either phisical like wrestling or a debate form? I would pay to see some of the big guys on here go at it head to head live. A debate forum would be perfect. Give them a topic, two minnutes to prepare, and let them have at it. That would be come of the best stuff ever. I promise alot of them would end in fist fights.
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COMMENT | don't care...
posted by : Confused Gay
7/12/2006 3:46:12 AM
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will just buy it ASAP.
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COMMENT | Hmmmm....
posted by :
7/12/2006 7:23:56 AM
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Thats not a bad idea " The Chad Dahlia Murder"...
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COMMENT | I'm buying it tomorrow
posted by :
7/12/2006 1:04:43 PM
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Hard to critique a genius when you can't even play an instrument.. the album was rushed and still crushed. I get the feeling that Devin is dissapearing for a while. Nonetheless you can't ignore what he has done for hard music over the last 10 yrs. Thank you!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/12/2006 3:01:45 PM
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The new black its a great album, I like more than Alien although alien is a good album too.... but this its more digestible, less weird stuff in this work.
9-10
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COMMENT | Nice review...
posted by : EvilVey
7/12/2006 8:42:14 PM
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I don't usually agree with the Blabbermouth reviewers, but this guy has this DEAD ON! It's not the best thing they've ever done and it does beat the shit out of anything else that's come out this year.
When your turds kick ass, you know you're doing something right.
Way too short of a CD!
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COMMENT | "the chicken feather" LP
posted by :
7/12/2006 10:40:59 PM
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I don't know what's the deal with everyone on here, the so called "the chicken feather" LP is my favorite SYL album. This album shows devin at his angriest and his most heart felt, since it was written because of 9/11. The New Black has 6 good songs, and the rest are just ok... I still love SYL, but I with they were angrier and more frantic like on "the chicken feather" LP and ALIEN, and CITY.. NEEDS MORE REAL ANGER, NOT FUNNY JOKE ANGER.. I now Devin has it in him.. You go buy
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COMMENT | Newer SYL Fan
posted by :
7/13/2006 1:30:45 AM
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Ok so here's a lil info you need to know about me before I give my review. I had never heard ANYTHING by SYL, but my friend tooke me to the Fear Factory/SYL concert on Halloween last year here in Minnesota. I was soooooooooo impressed, and usually that type of music is not my style. But that shit was amazing. After the show I got to meet Gene, its amazing what that man can do.
So we went to the Mall of America today and he(same friend) got the cd for $9.99. Hell of a deal. we poped it in and OMG my jaw was on the floor. We didn't get through the whole cd. The last song I heard was w/ Bif Naked. So for this being the only cd I've heard by them I think its a great cd and I will defintely be pickingit up. Devin is a musical genius, plain and simple. Whoever said about skipping the comment about skipping the first song is a dumbass, the first like 5seconds of the cd w/ the drums is phenominal.
For what I heard of the cd I am impressed and can't wait to see the band this upcomming Friday here in MN @Star Central.
Cole Young(Tru Talent Music) www.myspace.com/trutalentmusic
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COMMENT | Best SYL Album!
posted by : jackson3124
7/13/2006 4:05:10 AM
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In my opinion this is definitely the best, combining the melodic aspects of DTB with SYL's anger and energy. Decimator is a badass song as well as the single and the New Black closer is fucking balls to the wall thrash to the end. That is probably why I like the album, it has a lot of thrash influences and it is probably the most accessible of all their albums, great for ozzfest!
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COMMENT |
posted by : SlayTera
7/13/2006 8:24:29 AM
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This album is a grower. Just like City
9/10
FAR BEYOND DRIVEN! ERR... METAL _/
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COMMENT | awesome
posted by : dave dillinger
7/13/2006 11:13:47 AM
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this is utter crap crap crap crappity crap crappp!
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COMMENT | pretty damn good
posted by : neo2126
7/13/2006 2:55:26 PM
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i like it thats all
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COMMENT | manoman
posted by :
7/13/2006 4:45:14 PM
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Thank God SYL exists...salve for the mediocrity of the musical qaugmire of this day and age...Not perfect, but a damn sight better than 90% of all these screamo, metalcore crybabies...I'll give it a 9/10...All Hail the New Flesh!!!!!
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COMMENT | Fucking badass album
posted by : Muerte666
7/13/2006 11:11:45 PM
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It's still growing on me, but that's why it is such a great album. It sounds like a combination of SYL with the Devin Townsend Band. Its really fucking cool. SYL are one of the greatest and most talented bands on the planet. If you disagree, you are wrong.
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COMMENT | The thing I was worried abut was..
posted by :
7/13/2006 11:24:46 PM
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..with this album, I heard all the stories about how they were cranking this out to have it released by Ozzfest. Then I heard "U Suck", which was kind of repetitive, but still kicked major fuckin' ass. I gotta say, though, as much as I LOVED "Alien" and used "Shitstorm" as the soundtrack of my life that year, this new one falls short.
I have the Devin Townsend Band's "Synchestra," so I understand both sides of Devin's musical spectrum: I go to SYL when I want my ass kicked, and to the DTB when I want more epic stuff. "The New Black" sounds like it has some elements from DTB that he didn't use. Plus I agree with Keith; "Fucker" IS pretty cheesy. Doesn't matter if it's on purpose or not.
About half of this album rips my face off better than most of the shit coming out this year. But the other half is why I'm glad I decided to download it before I bought it. SYL can do much better than this. Devin just needs to get pissed off again. Kind of hard to be mad and "metal" at the world when you just had a new baby.
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COMMENT | iTs been coNFirmed
posted by :
7/14/2006 9:43:10 AM
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"U Suck" iS teh official BlabbERmoUTH antheM
KEn hak
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COMMENT | listen to it a couple time through
posted by :
7/15/2006 8:05:08 AM
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Great fucking album. only 2 bunk songs, the rest is pretty killer.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/15/2006 8:08:19 AM
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"Even your Girlfriend Fucking Sucks" "Hell Yeah she Fucking Sucks!"
classic.....
Its nice to see a Heavy Metal band that has a sense of humor. They genuinly dont care what people think.
There are too many Metal bands out there that try sooooo hard to keep the "Hardcore" image that it doesnt even look like they are having any fun. And after all, isnt that what being in a band is all about? having a blast with your pals?
"WE'RE STRAPPING YOUNG LAD..........AND YOUR NOT!!!!!!!!!!" -Devin Townsend
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COMMENT | Yo
posted by :
7/15/2006 2:52:59 PM
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Before i write anything here i want to make the point that this post is in no way directed at anyone connected with blabbermouth.net. Also i havn't heard this record yet as it isn't out until the 17th here in the UK.
Seems to me there are a lot of people on here that are biased towards their favourite 'style' or 'category' of metal, for example, metalcore or grindcore (whatever they are). Wheres the point in categorizing the best form of music on the planet? If you like the band just buy their album, who cares about the style or category? Why argue anonymously on these online forums which is better? They are all metal, preaching the same gospel lol. To me Killswitch Engage(for example) are in every way as good as SYL.
As a number of people have stated, devin's SYL albums have become less angry and violent and lacking the previous rage of his other albums. Don't forget the man is married, starting a family and rolling in cash. Whats to be angry about? lol.
So far 2006 has been quite poor for metal, Tool's 10,000 Days being the only exception so far. Looking forward to getting 'The New Black' and also Slayer's new record will be immense.
Cheers! Steve from Northern Ireland
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COMMENT | awesome cd
posted by : You Don't Know Me
7/15/2006 3:43:15 PM
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just got it yesterday and after a few lessons i'd have to say that this is probably my favorite SYL album. it's the best thing they've put out since City. i like it better than Alien. Alien just didn't do it for me.
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COMMENT | listens not lessons
posted by : You Don't Know Me
7/15/2006 3:43:44 PM
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whups...
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COMMENT | Relax, the album totally rocks.
posted by : Ten of Swords
7/16/2006 6:29:45 PM
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Never review an album with a butt plug inserted!
Just kidding, I think this album kicks ass. But I think there are MORE high points than low points. If you get the chance get the double cd version!!! Why the fuck does a band have to make every album comperable to their greatest in their past. Geez give it a rest. The album has new directions, but you FUCKING KNOW this band kicks 90% of the bands out there in the fucking balls.
The lad fucking OWNS. Devin does indeed create gold with Jed, Byron, Gene and even wille!!! Im glad they dont have to regurgitate themselves. If you want City So fucking bad, just put it on. Let them explore!!
I intend to get the domestic and import versions on CD.
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COMMENT | Wow, another crazy work.
posted by :
7/17/2006 9:27:54 AM
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Another Great Album from One of the finest HEAVY METAL genius ever. THE NEW BLACK just purge all the shit away with it's melodies (reminiscence of power metal and Devin solo stuff, too) , and the heavier-pummeling guitar parts. . .
I think that now all has been said and done, and even if Devin decides to quit w/SYL, it will remains a lot of great music from the canadian artist.
Personally, TNB is the ultimate, last face of this multi-faced metal band. Here, beside heaviness and crazy stuff (you suck, ehm), there is a more oculated guitar wise section, with tones of harmonies and ripping ass solos by Uncle Dev and Jed. Just has happened with the mighty WE RIDE, here it continues with a more classic-metal oriented style.
IMMORTAL, SYL IS an IMMORTAL band. Nothin' to add.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
7/17/2006 6:23:30 PM
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Get over comparing everything Strapping Young Lad does to City. For fuck sake, the band has changed immensely.
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COMMENT | Let it sink in!
posted by : flancexander
7/18/2006 3:37:56 AM
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SYL have evolved, and listening to their albums seperately for an extended period of time allows to understand properly what the band meant by the album. The New Black is another change in their path, but it still operates on one of their continually guiding principles, to make metal with the "wall of sound" effect, the songs break down as you listen to them and you appreciate each part, Hoglans insane drumming, the tremolo picking and "demonic wailing" of Dev. All of their music is different, listen to the orchestral breakdown in "Antiproduct" then listen to the backing synth of "All hail the new flesh" Both songs are metal, but move well beyond convention. They do so differently is all. Just give this album a chance and it grows on you.
COME TO AUSTRALIA!!! 10/10
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posted by :
7/23/2006 11:03:11 AM
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The New Black a low of the album, I think not, I really like that song, the transistion between almost again and the new black is fucking awesome!!
If Devin Townsend took a shit and pissed on it, then sold replicas off for £100, i'd probably still buy it, thats how much of a true musical genius this guy is!
This is another great contribution to the metal genre, a shame to think this may be there last, but I guess the old saying quit while your ahead is quite true!!
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COMMENT | The New Black 8.5/10
posted by :
7/23/2006 5:16:58 PM
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It is by no means the best strapping album ever, but it fucking still kicks major ass though. Devy is God !!!!!!
I must say that the review on this site is much better this time around ! Very accurate !! Well Done Keith !!
I still strongly disagree with you for the new Dissection Though !!!!
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COMMENT | Great but not awesome...
posted by : Kovaks
7/25/2006 7:27:27 AM
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Great album but we're far from the madness and sheer brutality ruling other releases.
The production is less accomplished (sounds almost "natural" which is something surprising for that band).
Anyway, even not at the top of his game (some fillers here or there) SYL remains more creative, brutal and fucking METAL than most of the shit roaming out there.
SYL motherfuckers !!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/12/2006 11:58:42 AM
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Amazing album.
The first 7 songs are a full-out assult of instant classic's.
the last couple are filler though...
9.5
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COMMENT | ...
posted by :
10/3/2006 9:52:27 PM
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I think Dev put all his best ideas into Syncestra this year
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COMMENT | 'I Love this Album'
posted by : Alchemy
1/29/2007 10:09:39 PM
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This was my first SYL album to own, and it inspired me to order Alien. I love The New Black and Far Beyond Metal.
\m/
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COMMENT | 'Holy crap'
posted by :
1/31/2007 8:53:50 AM
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I loved this album yes it had its weak points and needs an 8 but like the man said the good parts are so good. I love wrong side its just so damn crazy.
P.S. - The devin townsed band is great to, saw them live with opeth it was great. Had sex after that thank god for metal.
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COMMENT | NULL
posted by : Gvaz
2/2/2007 7:05:42 PM
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its alright, not my favorite album by them, but not bad either.
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