What attracted me to this album was the song "The
Medication." The hook in the chorus is so catchy and that’s
what this album is. Catchy. Every track is easily unique in its own way
and will give the listener
nothing of the same. I am still wondering why EVERY track begins with "The" though!
#8.) SCAR SYMMETRY Pitch Black Progress
#7.) UNEARTH III: In the Eyes of Fire
#6.) TRIVIUM The Crusade
This was one of the albums that I couldn't wait
for this year. The guitar work on it is very real and unique on some parts,
and Matt Heafy's
new vocal technique really blends well with the new material. Though I
do think the lyrical work is a little boring on most songs.
#5.) DRAGONFORCE Inhuman Rampage
#4.) STONE SOUR Come What (ever) May
The thing I love about this album is the
diversity within it. You have your fast and brutal songs, you’re slowed down songs that
still maintain the edge, and then you have two songs that are shocking! "Through
Glass" and "Zzyzx Rd." are both the softest songs on the album,
with their nice slowed pace and even acoustic guitar ("Through Glass")
and piano ("Zzyzx Rd."). It makes for one great listen.
#3.) IN FLAMES Come Clarity
#2.) SLAYER Christ Illusion
#1.) LAMB OF GOD Sacrament What really impressed me about this album was the improved vocal
work from Randy Blythe. It is simply amazing to hear and he is sure to
silence all the critics out there now!
