Machine Head - The Blackening

[Bojamijams]

Not only is this their best album (an interesting feat considering its their latest) but the more I listen to it, the more I realize that this is actually a masterpiece of a metal album. Easily up there with Master of Puppets, Reign in Blood, Number of the Beast, etc.

If you have not listened to it, and are a metal / hard rock fan, you do yourself a GREAT disservice by not listening to it. There is no 'filler' songs on this album. I listen to it straight through from beginning to end without ever hitting Next Track button.

I do however sometimes hit the Prev Track to listen to the song again.. songs worthy of mention (Halo, Aesthetics of Hate, Now I lay thee down, Clenching the fists of dissent,) you know what? they're all worthy of note..

A true metal masterpiece.

 

[MoodySteve]

Wow, I haven't listened to Machine Head in about a decade.

I'll have to check this out. Thanks!

 

[Bojamijams]

I used to be into them before but it kind of passed as they had a few good songs and some 'meh' ones... but the addition of Phil Demmel was, without a doubt, a great move by the band and The Blackening is the first album in which he was a part of from beginning to end.

Also, if anyone has Rock Band (either 1 or 2) the Aesthetics of Hate song is available for download and is damn fun to play. The solo almost brought me to tears (yeah I know)

 

[ZackP]

Absolutely terrible album.

 

[mattcalf]

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Originally Posted by ZackP /img/forum/go_quote.gif Absolutely terrible album.

Couldn't disagree more!

First time I listened to this album I knew it was something special. The first track I heard was Beautiful Mourning. Straight up, in your face, amazing constructed Metal.

I have the Special Edition sitting right next to me. Amazing!

 

[Fido2]

I just sampled a wee bit of this album on iTunes. It sounds promising. I guess I will have to get it. A couple songs smacked of the "Shadows Fall" sound. Anyone else hear this?
What's up with the Special Edition mattcalf?

 

[mattcalf]

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What's up with the Special Edition mattcalf?

Bsides, Rarities, Concert footage, Music videos (w/ the Making of) and some killer artwork.

Worth it if you ask me.

 

[Fido2]

Yes! I love stuff like that...thanks for the heads up. So the Special Edition is a CD/DVD combo then?

 

[andrewsvt]

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Originally Posted by Fido2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes! I love stuff like that...thanks for the heads up. So the Special Edition is a CD/DVD combo then?

Yep.

 

[andrewsvt]

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Originally Posted by Bojamijams /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not only is this their best album (an interesting feat considering its their latest) but the more I listen to it, the more I realize that this is actually a masterpiece of a metal album. Easily up there with Master of Puppets, Reign in Blood, Number of the Beast, etc. A true metal masterpiece.

It is a GREAT album indeed... I just don't know if it is a masterpiece. I think that masterpieces are usually not born, they become masterpieces through time, that's the main test.

 

[mattcalf]

1st disc is the album.
2nd disc is the Rarities and Bsides.
3rd disc is the DVD.

 

[andrewsvt]

The one I got:


Amazon.com: The Blackening (W/Dvd) (Spec): Machine Head: Music

 

[Fido2]

I got the album today and it is fan-friggin-tastic! Very well recorded and the music is top notch. I don't care for their religious view points on a song or two but the emotion and power on this album is phenomenal. Powerful and masterful. Haven't watched my DVD yet...should be great too...

 

[japc]

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Originally Posted by Bojamijams /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not only is this their best album (an interesting feat considering its their latest) but the more I listen to it, the more I realize that this is actually a masterpiece of a metal album. Easily up there with Master of Puppets, Reign in Blood, Number of the Beast, etc.

Kidding, right ?

 

[Fido2]

What do you think of the album japc?