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The novelty was stripmined from ethnobeat pop long ago, and this skin-deep confection is surprising only in its lack of edge and invention. On the plus side, the melodies are textured and lush, the beats entrancing, and a parade of gifted singers--Kristy Thirsk, Jacqui Hunt, and Sarah McLachlan included--bill and coo impressively. Lead single "Euphoria (Firefly)" has spark and spirit, while "Enchanted" and "Duende" are strong vehicles for Thirsk and Camille Henderson respectively. --Jeff Bateman ... Read more

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Karma is a Delerium Classic
Karma is a wide leap from the earlier albums from Delerium, such as Stone Tower, but it is excellent. I love the fact that Rhys and Bill decided to bring in phenomenal female singers such as Kristy Thirsk, Jacqui Hunt, Sarah McLachlan, and Camille Henderson. The enchanting rhythms and sounds create a beautiful sound scape for your mind to dive into. My favorite track on this album is Duende. I love the mid-eastern feel of it. Enchanted is another great one, Thirsk's voices is amazing, and the lyrics have a lot of meaning. The album comes together as a whole when you listen to it all the way through, as with most of the Delerium albums. Karma will enchant and move you to higher places.

I cannot wait for the next Delerium album to follow up this one. But for now, this along with other Delerium albums such as Semantic Spaces and Spiritual Archives are staying in my CD player.

Spellbinding vocals over surrealistic soundscapes
Wow! Wow! I can't hear this CD enough!

I started listening to Delerium through the side-door: I'm no fan of Front Line Assembly or much of Leeb and Fulber's other work produced under various names, including Delerium.

Then a friend leant me the awe-inspiring Semantic Spaces. Shortly, I got ahold of Karma. And it's been stuck in my Rio player for six months now, and I've no plans to remove it any time soon.

It's hard to write about something that sounds so beautiful: words don't do it justice. But imagine ethnic beats, electronic sophistication, angelic lamentations, and ethereal landscapes, and you might get an idea of what this album sounds like. If you're at all a fan of Semantic Spaces, or Enigma's early work, you'll definitely enjoy Karma.

Can't Get Enough Of This Disc
I just bought this CD yesterday and wow, there is nothing like this group in existance. Their music is so lush and haunting. I had used to think Enigma was the height of otherworldly music but Delirium outdoes them everytime. My favorites have to be Enchanted and Silence (featuring the lovely Sarah Mclachlan) A must for anyone who love ambient music.

Leeb, Fulber, you guys have changed man
If you are truely familiar with Delerium you know that it is the oldest and now (thanks to albums like this) the most profitable side project of "Front Line Assembly". That's not because this is their best album, it's because this is the type of music mainstream America wants. If your familiar with earlier Delerium then it's evident that this is not their true style. It sounds like an experiment done by Leeb and Fulber to milk the common American cd buyer of every penny so they can make improvements and upgades on their 2 million dollar homes. Having said that I'd like to reassure you that this review is not going to be all negative. There's nothing wrong with making money and capitolism is how our favorite groups become successful. Hey, I gave this album 4 stars. It's a good album for what it is. It's for a very specific mood. To me it's for getting girls in that 'specific' mood. Women seem to like this album more than us guys. Although us guys have a taste in softer music too even though we may try to hide it behind our heavy metal, beer drinking and love of boxing.

So Leeb and Fulber have a good idea here. As always they have a vision for creating a style of music unique for any type of mood. Using female vocalists such as Kristy Thirsk creates a sort of sensual feel to this cd. The entire album is solid, with no song sticking out as a best or worst. Like I said it's a cd designed for that 70+ minute mood that we all sometimes feel. It's not at all like early Delerium and certainly different from most Front Line Assembly. If you're a big fan of heavier FLA this album might dissappoint you. If you expect Delerium to sound like they did on "Faces Forms and Illusions" then this album is bound to raise a few eyebrows. But I gave this album a try and liked it. I guess I believe that all music has it's place and purpose.

My first delerium, my favorite delerium
This was my first delerium cd, and it served as an excellent introduction to new-era delerium. I like all the other cds of the duo, but this is still my favourite. it is probably the most tribal album of theirs, and it is vocal without being a cheap poppish attempt to make money. It has quite a variatey of styles, ranging from ethereal trance/new age (twilight) to ambient/dance pop (but not forced) songs like euphoria (firefly) and silence. the details are below.

1:enchanted- I LOVE kristy thirsks voice! it is so sexy, when she comes in with her oohs and aahs. this song is tribal, ambient, poppish, and a little ethereal. So angelic.

2:deunde- When I first got this album this was my favorite song. it has a great powerful beat, some sampled chants, and a great vocal job by camille. It almost makes you feel like you are in the aboriginal outback, but it is still pop influenced.

3:twilight- an ethereal tranceey instrumental track with some chants. very pretty and inspiring.

4:silence- outstanding song. it has monks in the bigenning but after about 1:30 sarah mclachlan comes in, and starts singing. piano is interlaced through parts of the chorus and there is a nice piano solo at the end.

5:forgotten worlds- very otherworldly, you can see why they put the title there. the song takes you to a long forgotten temple and awakens it and brings you inside. it only starts out dark, then it begins to glow. Chanting in this one too.

6:lamenation- definitley tribal, especially during the first three minutes or so. then it gets really pretty. too bad it has such a long introduction. a little weak, could have been on semantic spaces.

7:euphoria (firefly)- two slightly slow instrumental somgs make way for a dancey pop song. this was the first single from the album. it is catchy and danceable. if you heared and liked other poppish songs like silence or deunde you'd probably like this.

8:remembrance- one of my friends claims to have heared this on the radio, but I never knew it was a single. (or is it?) this starts out with some woodwinds, but about 1:00 in this song comes to life with chanting monks and then gets spacey and synthesized after about three minutes, and then the chanting comes laced in with the spacey sounds. very interesting.

9:wisdom- a short song, but still welcome. yay, more thirsk! This song is a little like enchanted, but less tribal sounding.

10:window to your soul- this is not at all even hinted with pop. it is a piece of mood music, very relaxing, and inspiring. and even though it's around 10 minutes, it dosent drag on. it keeps you listening. it starts out dark, but dont skip it, after about two minutes you will be on your way to a very peaceful place. this song has chimes, synthesizers (of course) and chanting. REALLY pretty.

11:til the end of time- this is probably the weakest song on the cd. it is a lot like wisdom, but slower. vocals, too.

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Resuscilent
This and Closer CD1 are what I would recommend for people to get the best of Nine Inch Nails;

March of the Pigs - this is the actual March of the Pigs song that appears on The Downward Spiral, so expect some sloppy production and sound quality. Nothing super-special. 3/5

Reptilian - awesome remix of Reptile, kinky love song to say the least (not at all what you are thinking), this one really creates an obscene image. 5/5

All The Pigs, All Lined Up - the perfect mix, this is what should have been on The Downward Spiral, not the original. The new ending might be a bit little long, but it's cool so that is a good thing. 5/5

A Violet Fluid - Short but sweet. Perfect length for this thing, definately the finishing touch on this single. 5/5

Underneath The Skin - Instrumental mix of Reptile (except for three "reptile" screams in the beginning). A good 75% of this song is drums-only. Fits in well as the closing track. 5/5

Overall, these tracks and their arrangement (with the exception of the mix quality of the original MOTP) are perfect. A must-have CD, this is one you can leave on a continuous play loop for hours at a time and not get sick of. This officially gets 4.5/5 stars.

AWESOME US Halo!
Trent Reznor and Dave Oglivie teamed up to make one MONSTER of a maxi-single. It starts off with the title track "March of the Pigs". This is in itself (in its original album version) a fierce song that really gets you going. Any NIN fan knows that it is among Trent's best work. Next (I'm not sure of the order) is "Reptilian" which if a remix of "Reptile" off "The Downward Spiral". It was remixed by Dave Ogilvie. I actually like this remix better than the album version. It gives it a little more twists and complexity yet it still remains close enough to the original version to not p**s me off. "A Violent Fluid" is a short 1-minute instrumental. Short and sweet. It is basically the same loop repeated 10 times or so. Even though it is a cool loop, I wish a bit more had been done with it. That is why this maxi-single lost a star. "All the Pigs All Lined Up" is a "MOTP" remix which is equally as fast and furious as the original. "Underneath the Skin", also remixed by Oglivie, is another "Reptile" remix. It is mostly instrumental with few lyrics which makes it very interesting. If you are a big NIN fan who is seeking all the Halos, this is definitely one of the best! The other cool thing about this Halo is that it's a US release and you don't have to pay so much money! (don't buy the imported versions of this single....it takes both of the imported versions to get all the songs on the US version!)

One of the Better singles released from the NIN
This, the first single, actually preceeding The Downward Spiral, is a nice little introduction to what The Downward Spiral would later come to sound like. Contents:

1. March of the Pigs - March of the Pigs. Y'know, booty beats and marching pigs. 4/5

2. Reptilian - An interesting remix of one of the best songs on The Downward Spiral. This one's got all kinds of crazy bleeps and bloops and weird computer malfunctioning sounds. The best Reptile remix. 4/5

3. All the Pigs, All Lined Up - Basically just a stripped down version of March of the Pigs made to sound like a live performance I suppose. It's okay ..I guess. 2/5

4. A Violet Fluid - A great instrumental piece which is almost dance-y, quite strange. I like it. 3/5

5. Underneath the Skin - Another remix of Reptile. I actually prefer the first remix of it on this EP, but whatever floats your boat. 3/5

A nice collectors item, but I wouldn't recommend it to new listeners.

hae pigs!!
halo.seven,intro to the downward spiral...THIS IS THE TRACK LISTING< FOOLS!!!!

MARCH OF THE PIGS...the original, we all know how that goes(or we should)...10/10
REPTILIAN...reptile remix, sounds basically the same but the music is pretty different, in a very good way...10/10
ALL THE PIGS< ALL LINED UP...march of the pigs remix, its just longer, with cheering in the background (which gets annoying to a point) and added liyrics at the end "dont you feel feel a whole lot better?"...10/10

A VOILENT FLUID...short instrumental song with a steady beat for an interlude...9/10
UNDERNEATH THE SKIN...reptil remix, basically instrumental, and doesnt REALLY sound like the actual song, but if you pay attention it stays a safe amount of close~ness to the song...10/10

this is a really great remix thingie, theres also a part 2 to this but its not THAT nessecary, cause all those songs are on here.

Intro To Downward Spiral
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The acclaimed debut album on Universal records by TrentReznor & company released in 1989. Pretty Hate Machinecontains 10 tracks, including 'Head Like A Hole', 'Sin','Terrible Lie' and 'Down In It'. ... Read more

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Once upon a time, there was a man named Trent Reznor........
That's what I'll be saying to my grandkids in the future, when Nine Inch nails is firmly set as a music phenomenon and Trent Reznor is a legend everywhere you go. This album is the first of the group, and the album that really brought industrial music into the eyes of the world. It would definitely be safe to say that NIN is not only an industrial band, it is THE industrial band. Trent Reznor is a musical genius, and this album proves it. The songs are eerie and electronic, very powerful in a slow, forboding sort of way. The best song on this album is the first, Head Like a Hole. Terrible Lie follows, another masterpiece, and soon your mind is set that Nine Inch nails are no disposable trash. Alot of great, dark bands have come along recently. Marilyn Manson, KoRn, Cradle of Filth, but Trent Reznor will always hold a special place in my heart.

Black As Your Soul
Nine Inch Nails' incredible debut album Pretty Hate Machine is a personal favourite of mine and one of the most consistently good albums I have ever listened to. Each and every track is of a Grade-A standard and the album contains essential NIN tracks such as "Head Like A Hole", "Terrible Lie", "Down In It" and "Sin", but really, they're all essential. The opening track and alternative radio hit "Head Like A Hole" is a classic example of great industrial rock, with it's thrashy guitar and gloomy synthesizers, though it's not really indicative of the rest of the album. In fact, unlike subsequent releases, there is very little guitar at all on this album. Trent Reznor utilizes walls of synthesizers and electronic noise to generate a stark and bleak sound. Overall, the album is more accessable than other Nine Inch Nails albums but still dark and caustic, despite having catchy melodies. Lyrically Trent Reznor tackles such subject matter as betrayal, disillusionment and loss of identity. All the good stuff. Pretty Hate Machine is a marvel, and (dare I say it?) a work of genious. A true classic.

freekin excellent
by far the best nine inch nails album ever. I remember buying this from the local record store on vinyl back in 89. My mind spun watching the blue and pink decals twist on the turn table forming this wierd filament of psychodelic colors; WAY cool!. Despite this being an 80s album, this music would still be considered hot today. This record has so much variety in the techno/ industrial genres let alone Reznors other albums. This one is unique and a must have for all nine inch nail fans.

Yummy
Seems like I get to everything late in the game, but better late than never, eh? I thoroughly enjoyed the entire disc, finding nothing to skip over every time I listened. Favorite tracks were "Down in it" and "Kinda I want to." "Something I Can Never Have" struck a cord. PRETTY HATE MACHINE hit a good two weeks on my "sit-and-spin-in-my-player" ranking. Two weeks of good, solid listening. I found what little profanity there was appropriate and not enough to make me roll my eyes.

this cd never cools off!
Ok you know how when after you finish playing a CD, when you take it out, its warm? This CD has not cooled off since i got it 2 days ago. I probbally listend to it like 50 times in 2 days. I'm obsessed with it, as soon as it finishes playing, i hit play again. Most of the time, im not really listening to it, but it makes great back ground music. It's also awesome if your "actually paying attention" to the CD. I definatly recomend this CD. If you wana get to know nine inch nails, get this. ... Read more

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Here's where the trippier directions of the electronic movement run smack into its Sturm-und-Drang industrial heritage. Trent Reznor's peak achievement through 1997 is reshaped five times over with profoundly weighty beats, dub textures, and trance soundscapes. The Orb's mix, which makes Reznor sound like he's drowning in his bathtub, is a bit silly, but otherwise this is fascinating stuff. --Jeff Bateman ... Read more

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Stick with the original
Don't get me wrong, I think "Perfect Drug" is one of the best songs to ever come from Trent Reznor's Nine Inch Nails outfit, but this CD single is for die hard NIN fans only who don't already own the original song featured on the Lost Highway soundtrack. There are five tracks of remixes, one of which done by Reznor which is the only track that comes close to resembling the original song. The other four tracks are loaded with remixed industrial loops and blips that borderline on annoying and is kind of boring. These remixes really don't hold a candle to the original, and your better off getting the Lost Highway soundtrack considering this single doesn't even include the original song. All in all, this Halo is for die hard NIN fans only.

much under-appreciated work.
i don't know what the hell is wrong with the other reviewers, but this cd kicks a**. while i am not the biggest fan of drum and bass (too repetitive and boring for my tastes), i found the tracks on this cd to be very entertaining and fascinating. the plug and nine inch nails remixes (tracks 2 and 3) take you on a journey. this is music that doesn't need words; just close your eyes and let it take over. it's a very cerebral experience focusing on the subtle changes in sound patterns and beats in the songs, not unlike concentrating on the nuances of classical music. not all the songs are winners, though; track 4, while starting off w/ an interesting array of sounds, quickly degenerates into a dull and mind-numbingly repetitive series of beats. however, this album is an all-around interesting addition to anyone's collection. the fact that the original isn't on the disc does nothing to detract from the great music that IS on the disc.

OK, just OK
I'll admit, I bought this CD for th original version and I was very dissapointed when looked closer and found out the original version wasn't on it. I gave the CD a chance just because I love Reznors work and thought it would be ok. It is an ok CD in small doses. Some of the remixes are very repetitive and it gets to the point where they are just annoying. The best track is Reznors own remix. This is definitely only a CD for people who are obsessive NIN fans. Those who like NIN but aren't obsessive would not enjoy this CD at all. The best thing about this was when I realized the original wasn't on it so I bought the Lost Highway soundtrack. If you liked the original just buy that.

come on people!!!
i dont know why this ep has gotten bad reviews. no the original version is not on here. whatever, if you're a hardcore nails fan, you've already got it on the Lost Highway soundtrack. this is definitely one of if not his absolute best remix album. every track is absolutely bitchin, good for driving and those late nights and wee early morning hours of twilight. unless you absolutely hate drum N' bass/jungle/techno stuff (it IS a remix folks), you WILL love this album....dammit!

Screw Objectivity, This Sucks!
Okay, so usually I can be open minded about too many singles filled with too many remixes and not enough original material, but I'm throwing objectivity out the window and letting fly on this piece of sh*te.

5 boring and repetitive remixes of The Perfect Drug, and the original version isn't even on here.

Get "The Day the World Went Away Pt. 3" and consider yourself saved.

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The hard-rocking Cult have come along way from the early Native American stylings of Dreamtime and the dodgy goth tendencies evident on their classic album, Love. Blame Rick Rubin, who helmed Electric and steered them down the rocky road to metal heaven. This best-of collection brings together tracks from the span of their career, and is a worthy testament to their rites of passage. "She Sells Sanctuary" sounds as refreshing as it did in 1985. There are some dubious inclusions from the twilight years of their career, such as "Star" and "Coming Down (Drug Tongue)," but when they have to hold their own alongside "Fire Woman" and "Lil' Devil" it's hardly surprising that they are found wanting. --Helen Marquis ... Read more

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A great compilation from an overlooked band
This CD brings back a lot of memories, the Cult is one of those bands who blends material from other bands exceptionally well, while sounding completely original in the process. Most of the time they're combining AC/DC and Led Zepplin, sometimes shamelessly, fortunately none of that is apparent on this CD.

She Sells Sanctuary still sounds as fresh as it did when it debuted in 1985 (heard the Nissan Sentra commercial?), Edie (Ciao Baby) was the first heavy metal tune to use an orchestra, and Fire Woman put them on the map. Talk about an album to drive to!

This collection is sure to get you going from start to finish, it's great fun! Enjoy...

Pure Cult is Powerfully Different
When you hear this CD, you will notice that the band's sound varies from track to track. However, this is refreshing because sometimes metal bands' songs tend to sound the same. Having only heard "Sonic Temple," this CD was a treat to me, having never heard the majority of the songs.

"She Sells Sanctuary" is an awesome 80's song. Think U2 with more balls vocally. "In the Clouds" is pure, Rick Rubinesque- inspired hard rock. The second verse is amazingly simplistic and yet anthemic. "Coming Down (Drug Tongue)" and "Star" are hedonistic, hung-over, strung-out tunes a lot unlike the songs from "Sonic Temple" and "Ceremony" but nonetheless powerful.

Like Zeppelin, The Cult's lyrics are spare but memorable...

"I'm just a breed of society..." (Wild Hearted Son).

"I took no holy vow, won't you hold this pagan soul?" (Star).

"I'm sure in her you'll find...Sanctuary....and the world..the world drags you down" (She Sells Sanctuary)

"Stroll your bones, yeah, sow your oats" (In the Clouds).

"You've gotta bleed a little while you sing...lest the words don't mean a thing" (Heart of Soul).

"All you hip young things...trying to make a scene....living out forbidden dreams" (Sweet Soul Sister).

"Can't eat, can't sleep, can't do a thing right, little honey...since I set my eyes on you" (Fire Woman)

"Well, the girl's coming to you...gonna show you what is true...the witch, she need a lover boy...maybe it could be you...took awhile to understand....whoa yeah...try your sex on a mortal man" (The Witch).

"I'm coming down...you baptize me...I don't wanna drown...yeah, your drug tongue's spoken" (Coming Down).

"A sweet little sugar talker...a paradise, dream stealer...Warhol's little queen...an angel with a broken wing" (Edie [Ciao Baby]).

And the leads are simple yet beautiful. There's no over-the-top, mile-a-minute excesses here. Just well-planned, melodic, and well-timed masterpieces.

This is an outstanding compilation of The Cult. Buy this CD!

Great Hard Rock!
The Cult were one of the greatest arena hard rock bands of the 1980's. They acheived their greatest success with 1989's GNR-ish Sonic Temple, but their earlier, more goth flavored sound is just as spectacular. It opens with the impossibly catchy 'She Sells Sanctuary', which is my all-time favorite Cult song. It then goes into the arena anthem 'Fire Woman', which is a really, really good song. The third track is the highly amplified blues rocker, 'Lil Devil'. All the other songs, including the AC/DC influenced "Love Removal Machine" and the lighter-waving ballad "Edie" are all great songs. But there is one little problem: The version of 'Sun King' included on this album is the shorter, radio edited version. This sucks, because 'Sun King' is probably one of their best songs and the entire track should have been included. No matter, this is an all-encompassing collection of one of the greatest hard rock bands ever. Also try Soundgarden, GNR.

Rip Off
You can buy the same cd, at least 18 of the 19 songs under high octane cult for $3.69 in Amazon used. CD has nice music if you like Cult ! But dont fool yourself, they are no Def Leppard or Iron Maden, however, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder!!!

Pure Single Driven Cult
When Beggars Banquet Records took over the rereleases of The Cult's albums (yes, I know about the Southern Death Cult and Death Cult rereleases) it only made sense to update 1993's 'Pure Cult' somewhat and kick off the rereleases (of those, 'Dreamtime', 'Love', 'Electric' and 'Sonic Temple' have excellent expanded over the top packaging with interviews, single discographies and pictures or artwork. For some reason, 'Ceremony' and 'The Cult' didn't get the same treatment) in the US. Although some of the edits on here are horrible ("Sweet Soul Sister" - if anyone has noticed, the single edit has always excluded the bridge, whereas the 7 inch edit, as the promo CD says, has the bridge with additional guitar tracks from the LP version as well as the edit to make the bridge shorter - this is the same as the video music), the best edits are that of "Spiritwalker", "Heart Of Soul", "The Witch", "Coming Down" and "Star". All the singles are here and it's an excellent album (they could have left "Revolution" off and put "Nirvana" on instead, personally). My copy has the 'Cult Rising' ticket stub in it, seeing that all they played that tour were the hits and some classic album tracks. This is a great start to The Cult if you haven't heard them or own any other albums. ... Read more

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Starting life as the most competent Misfits tribute band to not actually play Misfits songs, San Francisco Bay Area punks A.F.I. have not only discovered how to write their own snarling melodies, but have developed the confidence to play them without a cloak. Sing the Sorrow marks the band’s first major-label release and the difference from their indie albums is in the details: songs freely shift gears and tempos, singer Davey Havoc flexes his pristine vocal abilities by breaking into the occasional falsetto, and sugary tracks like "The Leaving Song" and "The Great Disappointment" now take a place next to more standard nuclear-charged mosh-pit fare like "Bleed Black" and "Dancing Through Sunday." Longtime fans might take it like a kick to the head, but this band is clearly moving toward bigger things. --Aidin Vaziri ... Read more

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Sing the Sorrow
After two years of anticipation, AFI fans have gotten what they've been so dedicatedly waiting for. Sing the Sorrow is AFI's first album released on DreamWorks Records and will never be forgotten; simply because of the elegance portrayed throughout the entire CD.
AFI starts the CD off with a brilliant chant, "Miseria Cantare (The Beginning)", causing older fans to reminisce on the legendary, "through our bleeding, we are one" hymn. Then, soothingly, "The Leaving Song Pt.2" begins with Jade's hypnotic guitar riff. Davey even speaks in Spanish, leading the song to sound even more amazing. Tracks like, "Bleed Black", "Girls Not Grey", "Paper Airplanes (Makeshift Wings)" and "This Celluloid Dream" are indeed very catchy. I'd be lying if I said I didn't dance as these songs progressed into further bliss. Not only has Davey's lyrics gotten darker and more mysterious, he's been so beautifully yelling in fast paced songs such as, "Dancing Through Sundays" and "Death of Seasons". But fortunately, AFI hasn't left out the greatness of melody. "Silver and Cold", and "The Great Disappointment" remind me that AFI is truly one of the most talented bands ever, that brings purity into every form of art they pursue. Together, the four guys convey genuine melodic vibes into the album. Not to mention, the post-"Morning Star" with "The Leaving Song". And as if that isn't enough, AFI poetically ends the album with the immaculate "This Time Imperfect" -- which honestly leaves me infatuated with the band more than ever.
This is without a doubt, the album of 2003! Sing the Sorrow has it all; the yelling, the darkened lyrics, to-die-for bass lines, piercing drum beats, unique guitar riffs, the fast techno clip in "Death of Seasons" and a lot more. AFI fans won't be disappointed with this album at all!

Just when you thought they reached their peek...
I've been an avid AFI fan for many years now and I must say these guys seemed to reach their peek with the previous two albums, "Black Sails in the Sunset" and "The Art of Drowning." I also heard this album would be "poppy" and their big "sell-out" CD. With all do respects I disagree with these two accusations.

The CD opens up with "Miseria Cantare - The Beginning" and I was totally blown away from the start. The vocals and the sound set off the goth vibe that really sets up the whole CD. Track by track each song has its very own unique story and sound. A few of my personal favorites that I'd advise everyone to hear are "Silver and Cold," "Death of Seasons," "The Great Disappointment," "This Celluloid Dream," and finally "...but home is nowhere," which is an amasing final track to the CD.

I agree they've changed their style slightly from HC punk, but every band goes through what they have to to find their own sound and style...and I believe AFI has reached that!

what happen man?
Afi used to be one of the most kick ass bands ever, and this this cd came out. When I listened to it, I noticed the HUGE change how what they once were, is far from gone. I admit 1 or 2 songs are close to their roots. But the others are just Davey Whining about his problems. Afi has become a serious trend everwhere you go. Afi shirts and black Hi Tops, thats the cool thing for all the pousers man. At first this cd stayed nutral, then the radio and Mtv released Girls not Grey and what happens????? "OMg I so love Afi, like oh my god, come on girls I hear theres a sell on omg afi things. Lets go buy it, then everyone will think we are punk and goth". 2nd reason: the whining. Comme on Davey what happen to your lyrics that set who this band was like "I wanna mohawk, but mom wont let me get one"... thats AFI..now its all muchey gushey, silver and cold. The reason I gave it 3 stars is because its not the Afi we all know and love, but a new trend in america, why man, whyy!?

sing the joy
this album is DEPRESSING. that is about all i need to say. there isn't a more sad, desolate, and derelict feeling album i have heard of. forget all that emo crap you've been listening to, A.F.I. sticks to their punk reputation, building on what is around, and still manages to bring a kick ass album about. this album is no joke, it is emotionally tormenting. the lyrics are crazy sad, something of edgar allen poe. the music is nicely organized, with no errors, no slips, nothing to make you bored. sure, you'd want to skank to this album, but it doubles as a crying album. i recommend you buy it, no questions asked.

GREATEST CD EVER
this is the greatest cd i have ever gotten.....AFI is one of the greatest things out there....the lyrics are powerful, dark and melodic....anyone who loves morbid melodic music will love AFI's Sing the Sorrow ... Read more

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After the two nihilistic epics The Downward Spiral (1995) and its belated follow-up The Fragile (1999), Trent Reznor's Nine Inch Nails are settling into a loud, predictable rut. The same thrashy, complex-yet-melodic industrial rock that sounded so groundbreaking on Downward Spiral is beginning to show its limitations. Though often mesmerizing in the way Reznor's inventive sonic structure and relentlessly bleak tone congeal so convincingly around the catchiest of pop melodies, the man seems to have run out of places to go. Things Falling Apart, a collection of severely remixed songs from The Fragile, adds precious little to Rezner's familiar, impossibly angry milieu. Almost all the songs fall short of their original versions, especially all three versions of "Starf***ers Inc" (though, to be fair, that may have been The Fragile's best track). There are a few previously unreleased tracks here that shine; the Fragile outtake "10 Miles High" throws a simple, pounding chorus into a swamp of washed-out ambient noise, while the Gary Numan cover "Metal" makes convincing use of Reznor's gift for pop melody. Still, it's apparent that, despite how great he is at what he does, Reznor just can't keep doing it forever. --Matthew Cooke ... Read more

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Helix scatterproof
After the phenomenal commercial and artistical success of "The fragile", Reznor returns with this 10-track remix EP, and quite honestly it is one of his more palatable ventures into pop-inclined electronica. Whereas earlier remix albums like "Fixed" and "Further down the spiral" totally distorted the original content of the songs, the pieces on "TFA" feel like reflections and supplements; according to Reznor, nearly all sounds on "The fragile" were created by 'traditional' instruments like drums and guitars and then filtered through extensive post-production, and "TFA" does a good job of setting the whole thing in a framework of crunching electronic beats/loops and dark atmospherics. Some of the remixes are vaguely reminiscent of Autechre's/Aphex Twin's mid-'90s output, others are somewhat closer to industrial rock but still retain their humanity due to Reznor's compelling voice and some amazing nods to chamber music and ambient. Sure, the record doesn't tread enough new ground to be a great leap forward and won't start any NIN fans self-combusting; the songs are more accessible and atmospheric than those of previous albums just as they are less innovative and exciting, although I feel that, had NIN never released "The fragile" and augmented "TFA" with a few more tracks, some people would prefer "TFA" over the long-winded double-disc affair. At least the first three and the last three songs on "TFA" have hooks and melodies which make them eminently listenable.

"Slipping away" begins the album with a distinctly spooky feel, featuring sighing string arrangements and slightly growling guitars over a strong mid-tempo rhythm, and the way Reznor brings the song to a climax is simply brilliant. Many of the remixes here seem to have an added edge, particularly the uncanny "The great collapse", containing an understated two-chord piano line and various intriguing splinters of other instruments behind a strong central beat and occasional sequencer burblings. "The wretched" and "Where is.." with Reznor's talk-singing are not so interesting, but have an unmistakable sense of how to frame his voice with alternately quiet and confrontational arrangements. One of this album's highlights is the short mix of "The frail", a neo-classical piece which provides a convenient break in the listening program. Unfortunately, the album is somewhat flawed by these three "Starfuckers Inc." remixes. With too many layers of childish sound effects, Sherwood's and Ogilvie's versions of this song do not only miss any musical sensibility, they also feel out of place among the other songs. One has to be careful when painting with too many colors not to end up with a shoddy picture, and exactly this does happen here. Now, there's the 7-minute cover version of Gary Numan's "Metal", it's twice as long as the original song. "Metal" originally appeared on Numan's 1979 album "The pleasure principle", and as far as I know, it was never released as a single. In my opinion, it's not a classic and not among Numan's most memorable songs ("Cars", "We are glass", "Are friends electric?"). Reznor transfers the song's heavy sequencer/synth patterns into a more industrial setting and adds a fairly lengthy acoustic guitar outro for a slightly disturbing but still quite relaxing atmosphere. If you are interested in Numan covers, you should probably check out the tribute album "Random", a double-disc set with cover versions from the likes of The Orb, Moloko, and Blur. After the aggressive "10 miles high", things calm down again: Clouser's mix of "Starf-----s Inc." begins very beautifully with static ambient sounds and pulsating beats which are somewhat reminiscent of Brian Eno's famous ambient works. After this sublime opening section, we are exposed to the same aimless and boring industrial hotchpotch as on the other two "Starf-----s Inc." mixes.

On reading this review you may have noticed the constant references to different sounds and other electronica artists, and indeed, "TFA" has its roots in industrial rock and synth pop, but it adds so many elements from other styles that the listener's mind isn't left to wander. Apart from the redundant "Starf-----s Inc." versions, this is really an album I can recommend without reservation, especially for the newly interested.

because everything Nine Inch Nails does gets 5 stars...
But, really, I'd probably only give it 3 stars. In case you didn't know, this is a remix EP (however, it is album-length) and includes remixes of songs that appeared on the 1999 Nine Inch Nails album "The Fragile". however, it does sport one new song - a cover of Gary Numan's Metal.

If you are looking to buy your first NIN album, get Downward Spiral, and if you are looking for a remix cd, Fixed and Further Down The Spiral are much better than Things Falling Apart.

Standout tracks on this CD are
Slipping Away (remix of Into The Void), The Great Collapse (remix of The Wretched), Metal, and the versions of Ten Miles High (a Fragile B-side, available on Halo 15) and The Frail.

The Starf..kers, Inc remixes are rubbish, quite frankly. And there are 3 of them! If you are buying this CD for them, you will be disapointed.

For collectors, of course this album is a must, but it can wait if you have other ones you need to buy as well.

Never thought I'd listen to this one (and write a review)
I'll start by saying that NIN isn't even my favorite band. I recall somewhat liking their (OK - his) "Broken" and "Downward spiral". I've listend to the "Fragile" exactly once and didn't want to hear it again.
After listening to this EP, I really feel that Reznor shouldn't have bothered with the original. Seems Reznor has been listening to too much Aphex Twin and it shows in couple of the tracks. Pretend that you are listening to somebody else and have no expectations. You will actually enjoy this CD. A decent industrial album.

Nine Inch Nails can actually be laughed at with this one
This is the worse album for any goth/rock group. Trent is a very intelligent and respected artist of his time but he overdid his work with the remixes. Either he wanted more money or actually thought this piece of work was going to be worthy. Its depressing to just think some songs from a great album such as "Fragile" was remixed into TECHNO wanna-be Moby songs.This album is one of those that you listen to you want to end as soon as possible because it is just irritating noise. The music that was once taken seriously can now be a club joke. The only reason why I gave this one a two was, ONE for the album art, and TWO, for Trent's time taken into this irritating album.

The Fragile is a fine album
Just like to say the editor review disgusted me to the point of writing this. The fragile is quite possibly trents best NIN album and Starf*kers is NOT one of the strongest songs on it. Maybe if the editor stopped listening to the pop 100 singles and took time to listen to the album hed realize songs like La Mer, Into the Void, Underneath it All, and Somewhat Damaged are trent at his best. Things Falling apart is a decent remix of these songs but not as interesting as The Fragile from which these songs are based. ... Read more

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For this 2004 album Within Temptation used foreign producers and Russian Choirs. Includes the hit single 'Stand My Ground'. Deluxe limited version contains digipak with cardboard sleeve, 26-page songbook, 2 bonus tracks 'A Dangerous Mind' & 'The Silence' plus video clip. ... Read more

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beautiful...just plain beautiful
I have to say..HIM never fails to impress. I never heard one bad song by HIM, Valo's singing talents are by far one of the best vocals i ever heard..now..i will go thru the songs one by one

1.)Your Sweet six six six-good song, another version is on there Razorblade Romance CD..both pretty good 5/5

2.)Wicked Game-also re-released on Razorblade Romance...this one is slightly better though 5/5

3.)The Heartless-awesome song..kinda soft during the beggining..gets harder..still..great song 5/5

4.) Our Diabolikal Rapture-lyrics are kind of death-ish but much romance in it..yet..another 5 star song 5/5

5.)It's All Tears (Drown in This Love)-more of a faster paced song great lyrics 5/5

6.)When Love And Death Embrace-gloomy like song..many people don't like it because of when he says "When Love And Death Embrace" alot at the end..its alright..the instruments is wat makes the song good though 4.8/5

7.)The Beginning of the End-has more of a darker aproach to it..a bit diffrent..but normal great HIM music 5/5

8.)Don't Fear The Reaper-good song..has female vocals..has great vocals in it..piano also great in it 4.9/5

9.) For You-maybe my favorite track on this CD..although every one is good..but this one stands out in my eyes..has great lyrics (In the grace of your love i writhe in pain in 666 ways i love you and i hope you feel the same I'm for you) good song 7/5

I have to say this CD is beautiful in every way...you will just have to listen for yourself and see

Love Metal
well i must say that this is the most beautifull album that i ever listened into my hole life....they are indeed the Greatest Lovesongs ever writtenet...i dont recomand this album to the rock fans...its for everybody....all the songs are great....and very well interpretated by the charismatic singer Ville hermanny valo...who now is a very famous rock star..and ville and co. are preparing to take all over the world now...in the album are only lovesongs.....all deal with the little death in the realtionships...i dont wanna say to you to buy this album..just listen to the tracks...and then you will notice the masterpiece in it...
1. Your Sweet six six six
2.Wicked game
3.The heartless
4.Our diabolikal rapture
5.It's all tears(drown in this love)
6.When love and death embrace
7.The beggining of the end
8.(dont fear) The reaper
9.For you

HIM's Lasting Impression
This is the first HIM album I had ever heard. I expeceted a decent album, but nonthing spetacular. I put the disc in my CD player, and right from the get-go I was blown away. This is my favorite HIM album. But I have trouble comparing the 4, they are all different.

Your Sweet 666: The very first HIM song I ever heard. It made me love them. This track is simply amazing. It's one of HIM's harder songs, and is easily one of thier best. There is an alternative version of this song on some verions of HIM's second release, Razorblade Romance, I don't like it as much, but it's decent.
Wicked Game: HIM's Chris Issac cover. This is a much better version that the orginal. The guitar has a nice distortion to it, and Ville Valo's voice is simply wonderful. There is also an alternative version of this song on Razorbalde Romance and on the Wicked Game single. The single version, [666 Remix], is my favorite version.
The Heartless: A very odd track, but very melencolic. It becomes heavier near the end though. The into is very haunting.
Our Diabolikal Rapture: This is one of HIM's most popular songs, it's decent, but it's far from being my favorite. This is considered a very ''goth'' track.
It's All Tears: An extreemly cool track. Probably the heaviest on the album. Valo does a really cool thing were he does a duet with himself, going from is normal singing voice, to an extreemly deep voice. There is also an alternative version of this song much like Your Sweet 666's alternative that was recored in 1998, and was recently realesed on their greatest hits recored, And Love Said No.
When Love And Death Embrace: A semi-hard track, that has a nice melody. The only big downfall are the lyrics. They repeat over and over.
The Beginning Of The End: Another one of HIM's best songs. The instrumental parts of the song are very good, but it's the lyrics that stand out. Some of the best Valo has ever written. This track is on the harder side.
(Don't Fear) The Reaper: The second cover song on this album. The song was originally done by the Blue Oyster Cult, and HIM did a very nice rendition. This is my favorite cover HIM has done, it is much slower than the BOC version, relying more on piano and organ than guitar. There is also a nice duet with Valo and the current guitarist's (Linde) ex-girlfriend.
For You: The most haunting track on the album. This song is simply wonderful. A great way to finish the album. It will leave you satasfied.

Most Beautiful Songs Ever,
This album isn't just an album ~ it's a masterpeice. The songs have everything: ryhthm, beat, the most sensual lyrics, sung by the most beautiful ever heard.
The songs themselves are brilliant, no two sounding the same, but with all the quality and heart put into it.
The album is very raw, but because of that you can feel all the emotion.
A masterpeice, this definately deserves the title, Greatest Love Songs

The best HIM cd
This was the last of the albums I had to get get to complete my HIM collection. It is by far the best one. This album is a lot more raw sounding than the slickly produced Razorblade Romance. I think it really adds to the groups character and also helps show the bands growth from their beginning to the present. It all starts with this disc. The original version of Your Sweet Six Six Six is amazing as well as It's All Tears. Don't fear The Reaper is worth the price of the disc alone. Buy this album now! ... Read more

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Standing on a Beach, the first singles compilation from Britain's premiere love cats, was the capper on a period of startling, evolving growth for Robert Smith & Co. This rather less interesting 18-song companion piece documents a peak commercial run that ended abruptly with last year's Wild Mood Swings disc. The one new studio track here, "Wrong Number," is a buzzing, synth-suffused delight that hooks deep after three spins. It's the cherry on a cake built from latter-day gems like "Lovesong," "Just Like Heaven," and "Friday I'm in Love." --Jeff Bateman ... Read more

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Want to Buy Your First Cure Album? Start Here!
I'm often bemused when I hear people say that the first Cure album one should buy is Pornography, Bloodflowers, etc. Let's face it. Unless you heard one of these albums and know that you like it, you're probably familiar with Cure music that you've heard on the radio...and it surely isn't anything on Pornography or Faith (terrific albums, however). The Cure are in some ways like Queen. Terrific British bands that have never really achieved mainstay status in America-yet I often hear people say they can't believe they know and like so many of their songs. You hear them all the time, you just don't realize it's one great band that has made so much fantastic music. Many people will recognize most, if not all, of the first 13 tracks on this great CD. Robert Smith is at his fizzy best when he sings such songs as "Why Can't I Be You?" "Just Like Heaven," and "Friday I'm in Love." "Love Song," "Pictures of You" and "A Letter to Elise" are among the most popular (and easy to listen to) ballads the band has produced. Songs 13 through 17 are from the largely ignored and underrated "Wild Mood Swings Album" (a perennial least favorite among longtime Cure fans), and the 18th track, "Wrong Number," represents the only new release of this album, and it was the least successful Cure single ever-though personally I think its zany guitar distortion and psychedelic lyrics make for a great song. Unless you already know you want to buy another Cure album, this is the perfect first choice, followed by either "Staring at the Sea" (a collection of singles from earlier Cure albums) or one of the albums that is represented on this disc-"Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me," "Disintegration," "Wish," or "Wild Mood Swings."

Another great record from England's finest!
I purchased this album a few weeks ago for a project on my favourite song ever. At first I was confused; then I cleared my head and thought of the song "Just Like Heaven". Of course, that song is infectously beautiful as are the other AMAZING songs featured here like "Why Can't I Be You?", "Friday I'm In Love", "A Letter To Elise", "Lullaby", "Lovesong", "Catch", as well as the magnificent single "Wrong Number" which was newly released on this record. There are so many great songs on this disc, and it is sure to please anyone and everyone's tastes. If you are a first-time Cure listener, I recommend that Galore start you off so that you can ease yourself into the pure genius of how everything Robert and the boys play comes together.

Galore--the Singles won't disappoint you!

Jonesing for "Pictures Of You"
Thanks to the recent TV commercial for HP Digital cameras, I found myself really wanting to have some Cure in my life again and went looking for "Pictures Of You." Yes, at one time I had almost all the Cure CD's in my collection, but time and economics had weeded them away. And "Disintegration" was never really my fave Cure album. But "Galore" offered me an opportunity to get the single song I wanted plus a batch of others I remembered with fondness.

As dark and morose as The Cure's image had always been, their records after "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" frequently found them making dazzlingly brilliant singles. That's where "Galore" picks up, with the singles "Why Can't I Be You" to the absurdist "Mint Car" from "Wild Mood Swings." There's even a pretty good new track with "Wrong Number." Hard to believe it, but Robert Smith was just as pop song smart as any New Romantic period hit maker, and in songs like "Lullaby," he showed the kind of playfulness ("the spiderman is having you for dinner tonight") that many of his fans didn't always "get." He never had any probelm with playing against preconceived notions of what a Cure song should be; I doubt a rapping Robert ("Hot Hot Hot") was in any goth fan's must hear list.

I also found it ironic that "Standing On The Beach" image of an old man was mirrored by the baby with the ice cream on "Galore." If you wanted to read more into it, you'd almost suspect Robert Smith was gently trying to remind listeners that he didn't mind playing to his more childlike nature when making music. While there has yet to be a comprehensive single disc collection of the Cure's best, a purchase of "Galore" and "Standing" will at least put all the singles at your fingertips.

Best of? Not really.
Though "Galore" holds a lot of really good songs ("Friday I'm In Love", "Love Song"), this really isn't the best place to start with the Cure.
The problem? This is the weakest time period in the Cure's recording history. Sure they made "Disintigration" during this time period, but they also made "Wild Mood Swings". Do you see what I'm talking about?
Of the songs on here, there are some really stellar numbers, like "Just Like Heaven", "Friday I'm In Love", "Just Like Heaven" and all of the Cure's good singles from "Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me" to "Wild Mood Swings". But why do you need to shorten "Pictures of You"? And why even bother putting songs from "Wild Mood Swings" on because they are just going to bring you down.
If you are just getting into the Cure, "Staring at the Sea" is a better place to start. After you get that, go ahead and get this one, because it will show you whether or not you'll get into latter day Cure.

Galore
I love The Cure. Their music always brings a smile to my face whenever I throw in their music into my portable stereo or into the hard drive at the office. "Disintegration" is perhaps my favorite of the few albums I own by the legendary band. At one point I did own their greatest hits however I didn't think it was any more different from "Galore" with the exception of the exclusion of my favorite Cure song of all time "Pictures of You". "Galore" on the other hand excluded "Inbetween Days" but that is because this singles collection picks up where "Staring at the Sea" (the band's first singles collection) leaves off. As much as I love "Pictures of You", I can't stand the way it sounds edited for radio. For me, it just sounds incomplete as opposed to its 7 minutes and 24 seconds of bliss. I can never tire of "Just Like Heaven". That song is an old club favorite of mine. Some diehard Cure fans might write off "Friday I'm in Love" but I love that song. I love the acoustic guitars on theat particular song. The only songs I didn't really care for were the songs from "Wild Mood Swings" which I thought was a terrible album from The Cure. Other than those songs, I enjoyed this collection of the band's singles. An ideal cd for beginner Cure fans. ... Read more

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Ministry's followup to The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Taste makes use of the same aggressive approach but sinks to a darker and fiercer level. Chokehold opener "N.W.O." uses tape loops of then-President Bush calling for a "New World Order," which Ministry delivers by infusing their industrial savvy with machine-gunned, thrash metal guitars, relentless beats, and vocals that run the gamut from deranged auctioneer of the damned ("Jesus Built My Hotrod") to terrifying screams ("Just One Fix"). Fast and furious, Psalm 69 is an acidic taste of Ministry at their most focused and diabolical. --Erin Amar ... Read more

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Aggro Industrial at its best
After learning that Ministry used to be a synth dance outfit it's hard to imagine how they completely changed their sound for this album (and it's predecessor Twitch). Lightining fast drum beats slam away over Rammstein-esque guitars that are absolutely unrelenting. Some of the songs contain vocals while others use samples. Of course there's Jesus Built My Hotrod which contain absolutely off the wall vocals from Gibby Haynes of the Butthole Surfers.

One of the things on the album that appeals to me so much is the sense of humor that runs through it. Al Jourgensen never takes himself on the album which is evident in the above mentioned track, Psalm 69 which features samples of a something that sounds like an choir in the church of Satan, people yelling "praise Jesus" and a priest speaking before turning into a mind numbing speed metal groove.

This album really insn't for everyone and definately not something you can play just anytime. But if you'd like some ... kicking industrial with a twisted sense of humor, then you'll love this.

Hardcore heaven
If you're a fan of heavy and industrial rock, do yourself a favor and pick up Ministry's "Psalm 69", it's worth it! Never receiving the props that they deserve, Ministry delivers thrashing and explosive industrial rock on this 1992 album. I first discovered Ministry about three or four years ago and have been a big fan ever since. The album starts off with "N.W.O.", a look at then President George Bush's supposed new world order. "Just one fix" follows, with its ripping guitars and all out aggression and angst. Soon you come to the thrash and fun of "Jesus built my hotrod" and the awesome title track "Psalm 69". The album is aggressive, dark, meaningful, and delivers for fans of hardcore rock.

Guess what number I'm thinking of....................
I'm a recently converted Ministry fan. I got Houses of the Mole a few weeks ago, and ever since then, I couldn't wait to get another Ministry record. So this is what I got.
I'm glad I did buy this because it rocks. Every song rocks. It's something I can listen to from start to finish. Here are some of my favorite parts:

"Just One Fix"-- I like the sample they used: "never trust a junkie". It sort of reminds me of Courtney Love.

"TV II"--- It's 2nd most intense song on the record. "CONNECT THE GOD DAMN DOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"Corrosion"--The most intense song on the record. It's like hardcore techno. Atari Teenage Riot stuff. That's the only way I can describe it.

And of course "Jesus Built My Hotrod" is great. Makes you feel like going for a drive.

I think the weakest track would be "Scarecrow", it's an okay song that goes on too long. But it still rocks better than a lot of stuff on the radio.

If you aren't sure whether you want to buy this record or not, then you have to ask your self, "What would Jesus do?"

Industrial-metal at it's best
Psalm 69 was the first Ministry album I ever bought, and it's a great album to start out with. After listening to it, I was so amazed by the muscicianship by these guys, they sure know their instruments very well. Songs such as N.W.O, Hero, and Just One Fix are just loaded with angry buzzsaw like guitar riffs that aim right for your throat, fast marching like drum hits, and plenty of angry vocals from Al Jourgensen. Jesus Built My Hotrod is another good fast paced song with some cool guitar solos, and also features Gibby Haynes from the Butthole Surfers. Overall every song is just great, and this masterpiece is an absolute must have for those who like Ministry or metal in general. Long live Ministry. F*ck Evanescence and f*ck Avril Lavigne, they don't compare.

Not as good
I'm sorry but I have to dissagree with all hype surroundind this album. It's definately a let down from their previous two. Don't get me wrong, half of the songs on here are very good, but there are some songs on here that just sound like repetttttative noise. TVII makes me reach for the fast forward button faster than a starving Nigerian reaches for a sandwich. Not to mention the ridiculous "Jesus built my hotrod", which definately does not show the sinister edge that most of their songs,(especially the earlier ones)did so well. This album proves that the worst thing that can happen to a band is become mainstream. I do like the first track, N.W.O. and "Just One Fix",which is repetative, but in a good way. "Scarecrow", probably being my favorite. But, as far as the rest of the songs, I could probably do without. The classic "Land of Rape and Honey" is still their best, even after all these years. ... Read more

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Released in 1987, at the height of the compact-disc revolution, Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me is the prototypical CD album. Cure architect Robert Smith knew that the newly popular format could handle almost twice as much music as records, and he wasn't about to waste the space. Unfortunately, many of Kiss Me's 17 tracks sound more like B-sides. The cream is certainly worth culling, however; "Catch," "How Beautiful You Are," and the alternative-rock staple "Just Like Heaven" are among the Cure's finest moments. "Hot Hot Hot!!!" and "Why Can't I Be You?" reveal that underneath all the dyed-black hair and glum stares lay a fervent dance band. Who knew? --Bill Crandall ... Read more

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A good listening experience.
Listening to this album is a little different than listening to the subsequent disc from The Cure. Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me seems to be a little more loose and less dark than Disintegration. The songs included on here aren't that morose in mood and have a little more of a sugary atmosphere to them. Robert Smith sings quite powerfully throughout. I think that this album is pretty decent overall: the highlights are "Just Like Heaven," "One More Time," and "Fight." "Just Like Heaven" would have to be one of the best songs from these guys (it's a well-written tune no doubt). "One More Time" is also has good synth work and emotion running through it. The album closer "Fight" is quite different for The Cure in my opinion. It's got quite a heavy edge to it and is cool. I mostly just like parts of the the rest of the songs on this release. "Hot, Hot, Hot" isn't so much a bad song from these guys as that it's just too silly. There's some good experimentation on this album overall--less dark in tone and sunnier than Disintegration. The production, songwriting, and songwriting are all pretty good. Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me is worth a listen and has some good musical elements to it.

The Album That Defines The Band
This is the album that no Cure fan can possibly be without. I was first exposed to The Cure through 'Head on the Door' and was worried this next release would be commercial, no chance of that!
From the opening track 'Kiss', which builds and savages for at least 4-5 minutes before Robert Smith even opens his mouth, to the lush and haunting 'If Only Tonight We Could Sleep' and the Cure's flip-side pop personality of 'Catch' and 'Just Like Heaven' this album runs the full gamutt of The Cure's musical genius.
Many tracks are challenging, but this is an album that continues to grow on you, even years after you've bought it.
Henry Rollins has been known to say that 'Why Can't I Be You' is his favourite pop song, all happy melody and beat, with quite frightening lyrics.
Other standout tracks are 'Like Cockatoos', 'Torture', 'Icing Sugar' and the infectious 'Hot Hot Hot!!!'.
Few double albums sustain the energy and interest over the course of the whole work. 'Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me' (2 vinyls, one very long CD) is the yardstick by which all such efforts should be measured.

THE LONGEST, MOST MUSICAL & VARIOUS ALBUM OF THE CURE
If there were 2 albums to really define the Cure, it would be this album, & 'Disintegration', released 2 years later

Whereas 'Disintegration' captures Robert Smiths ability to make powerful dark atmosphereic music, this, on the other hand, captures his ability to make powerful light atmosphereic music... Which really defines him as being the magnificent song writer he is

At first this album isn't so easy to get into, it took me a few months before finally really growing on me - It's rapid mood swings throughout the album can throw the listener off, which is why it's so important to sit down & listen to it & not just throw the album on as backround music until you're used to the songs

This supposivley was a double album originally, making it the longest Cure album in the Cure's catalog. I would also say it's their most instrumental & musical - All you have to do is get used to the variety, & this album will become one of your favorites by them

If you're completely new to the Cure, it might be better if you bought 1992's 'Wish' instead, before buying this album - 'Wish' has the same type of variety, except is easier to get into -

This is overall an excellent display of Robert Smith's genius building & building in intensity until the late 80s, where in 1989 it finally exploded in their most successful & legendary album, 'Disintegration' - If 'Disintegration' was the thunder clap, 'Kiss me x 3' was the lightning bolt

In the top 3 best Cure albums.

Masterpiece
This is a masterpeace for sure. A classic if you're into the happy and light side of the band. Songs here are very up vibe and easy to listen. A must have.

crap
this cd is horrible. pearl jam lions is a piece of garbage and all he listens to is whiny british babys (i.e) the cure and radiohead. i agree with pearl jam being good but bashing talented bands like creed & limp bizkit is just wrong. pearl jam lions probably likes coldplay too and every other british whiny band. sorry pearl jam lions but we're all waiting for the cure to break up if they haven't yet. if they did no one would notice anyway cause nobody buys their records anymore anyway. radiohead's audience shrinks with each album and they just plain suck. sorry pal hahaha!!! ... Read more

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Sensual, powerful, exotic, and alluring ...

The orchestrated layers of sound and emotion unravel an expressive journey, exploring one’s place within themselves and the universe.Meaningful lyrics and hypnotic vocals combine with an aural sculpture to form a unique listening experience."Some Kind of Strange" is seductively captivating on many levels from the primal to the sublime.Collide creates a distinctive harmony and clashing of sounds. ... Read more

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Beautiful!
It has taken me a long time to decide what to say about this album. A long-time fan of Collide, the albums are so different that they are difficult to describe into a category. Therefore, I will not even try. Like all of Collide's work, this album stands alone as a work of art. The unmistakable, surreal and sexy voice of kaRIN along with the eclectic, professional and developed sounds of STATIK bring about a collection of music that has long been anticipated. While this is a wonderful album, it should not be forgotten that Beneath the Skin and Chasing the Ghost are alone, excellent albums as well. I cannot say that to hear Collide is to listen to one CD, this is a grave mistake. To hear what they begin to encompass is to listen to all of their work. Though being music makers, they are purely artists. I, without a doubt, recommend this to anyone who desires to hear music that is not like that of everyday humdrum.

Must Buy!!
I was eagerly anticipating the follow up to Collide's extraordinary album "Chasing the Ghost". If they could live up to past reputations I knew this would be one hell of a cd.
Collide has proven themselves once again with "Some Kind of Strange".Out of the gates comes the first track "crushed" and knocks you back into your seat with Statik's full rhythmic sound accompanied with kaRIN's outstanding vocals. Collide had some guest musicians that are a bonus to the cd. Kevin Cey and Danny from Tool add their special unique rhythms respectively to a couple tracks, don't worry you won't be disappointed. As you move through the cd some tracks that particularly stand out as notables and make you wanting more are "tempted", "euphoria" and "shimmer" all showcase Collide's unique blending and mixing of vocals and interesting rhythmic music. Collide can be proud of their latest effort because they stand true to their form. Collide truly has a unique sound that doesn't let you down. Their music lifts you up and expands your mind as only they can do. Both kaRIN and Statik have become that more polished in their musical abilities that make Some Kind of Strange a cd difficult put down. Finally, the last track "so long" ends the cd with a bang. It builds, grows, weaves and expands into a truly amazing track that begs you wanting more. I believe that track is a perfect example of the definition of Collide, a true blending of music from different avenues composed in an interesting form. Personally, I think Collide would shine on stage with their latest efforts and I don't think I am the only one waiting to see Collide live. This cd is a must have in anyone's music collection. Good luck to both the both them, as they greatly deserve it with an effort such as Some Kind of Strange.

Orignal, and when it gets things right, fantastic....
Collide is a very intesrting band. There music really cant be branded into a genre. Its closer counterpart is probably Delerium. However its a little darker then anything Delerium could put toghter...FOR THE MOST PART. Karins vocals are flat out gourgeous, she has the ability to make row row row your boat sound like a 5 star master piece. However i dont think her voice has much range, and at times this can be a let down for youll never hear a high note or true agressive tones within any vocals. However what Karin can do, she does fantasticly. Her style really does clash with Statik & because of this a few tracks can seemingly drift to no where, it almost feels like Statik and Karin just cant meet up on the same page on some songs and things sound flat-out messy. However when wthese two get things right they can put out some of the most dark, calming, & beuatiful music youll hear. As you journey through the CD youll see a change of style near the end. Near the end of the Album all darker tones seem to be lost, and the last few songs sound like Delrium songs that couldnt make the cut. That doesnt nessarcly mean a bad thing, however Collide has its own style, one that sounds like nothing youll ever hear...and its down right heart breaking whenever you see them leave this style all toghter to move on to something else, which is the case the last couple of tracks. The Album does get better with each listen. Id say its a buyer if only for Karins soothing vocals alone.

"Crushed" Is Enough For Me
Well, I've only listened to one of their songs, but if everyone else's reviews hold standing true, I'll love the cd.

I have only heard "Crushed". I love the song. It reminds me a lot of Lacuna Coil (nothing wrong with that) and since I don't know which one came first, I don't know who influenced who (notice how I didn't use "copy" or "immitate"). All in all, if every song on the cd is like "Crushed", I'm definetly buying it.

"Crushed" was dark meet sensual. At least that's what I got out of it. kAREN has great vocals. They really are quite sensual, yet dark at the same time. If you can't stand high pitched chicks in dark rock, Collide is right up your alley.

I hope everyone is right, and I hope that every song on the track is like "Crushed". I'm definetly buying the cd. Five stars, Collide!

Did I miss something?
I really did try to give this CD a fair chance. After reading all these reviews I ordered the disc. I played it 3 times in a week at various times of day to see if my mood may affect my decision, but it didn't.....this disc is on the goodbye pile. The instrumentation is fine and kaRIn's voice does what she will with the words, but I can't detect any melody or anything to make any song memorable. It appears that it takes more than mysteriousness and meds to make good music. The album just seems to be an amalgam of noise. Which is ironic, because the label is called NoisePlus. Appropo. Some kind of strange, indeed. ... Read more

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Originally a postpunk outfit with gothic leanings, The Cure evolved into one of the most visionary, creatively satisfying and influential groups to come of age in the 1980's. From dreamy pop to moody expressionism, their signature sound is adventurous, hypnotic, and rich with texture. Formed in 1976 by Robert Smith and schoolmates Michael Dempsey (bass) and Laurence Tolhurst (drums), The Cure's stunning debut album on U.K.-based Fiction Records launched an extraordinary career and enduring worldwide popularity. ... Read more

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Mysteriously musical
Bauhaus was an architectural style in the '20 that came back at the end of the '80 when I left the family house. Well my appartement was decorated in that style. Elegant purged line was the basic of it.

Bauhaus music is modeled on the same pattern. Minimalist with a lot of charism. It's nothing and it is everything at the same time. All through the album, the bass gets really hypnotic and the guitar is often strident, best exemlpe would be "Stigmata Martyr". My favorite,"Bela Lugosi's dead", is ingeniously well composed. "God in an alcove" and "A spy in the cab" are more psychedelic. "Terror couple kill colonel", "In the flat field" are pretty good.

Maybe not for everybody

i dare you
I enjoy the music on this CD. BAUHAUS is one of my favourite bands. They wrote and played goth music before it was a category. I feel that the songs present themselves as sonic experiences. This is especially true for the guitar playing of Daniel Ash, however, it applies equally to the vocal style of Peter Murphy. Murphy spouts words for their phonic appeal. Daniel Ash will never be accused of stealing licks from Clapton. As far as BAUHAUS is concerned "Clapton is Dead", to borrow from Nietsche. STIGMATA MARTYR is a clear example, certainly not the only. BELA LUGOSI'S DEAD also has Ash using his six string assault weapon as sound effect generator. Both of these songs are devoid of true melodic content. If you are interested in the orgins of goth-rock or in music which expands the sonic limits of pop, this CD will interest you.

Perfect introduction to this group
This is also a perfect introduction to the Goth Rock genre. True Goth Rock that is, rather than "nu-metal" and synth pop that is often mislabled as such. This album contains the majority of their most important songs. Never comfortable using only a single style of songwriting, Bauhaus' music combines quite a variety of moods, textures, and shades. Up-beat and dancy at times, slow and dirgelike at others. Then there is the spastic and tribal side as well. The songs move from dismal, depressing and nightmarishly morbid, to artsy, bohemian and sometimes downright silly and playful. The music perfectly fits the image of the band as art school weirdos dressed in black, with pale skin and heavy eyeliner. The prototype "Goth" look. The concept of Bauhaus in art is put to music here. Less is more. Sometimes anti-art can be more art than art... if that makes sense. Back to the music... The David Bowie influence is everywhere. As is Black Sabbath, Adam & the Ants and T-Rex. (check out the totally convoluted version of Telegram Sam) This compilation contains some of the most powerful Gothic Rock anthems ever written, including the cacophanous Double Dare, In The Flat Field, Passion of Lovers, and the Goth equivalent to Stairway to Heaven, Bela Lugosi's Dead; a haunting tribute to the greatest Horror actor of them all. Perfect for Halloween with effects laden guitars making what sounds like "bat noises" and creaking coffin lids. In fact, the music itself is very much inspired by the immagery of early German Expressionism. Films like Nosferatu and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari come to mind often while listening. Most of the music on this disc is indescribable. It simply must be heard to be understood. This is not your typical rock affair. This is very experimental art-Punk and may be a bit too strange for those who are not familiar with anything other than "normal" rock and pop. Also the music tends to be on the dark and dreary side. We aren't talking about a toe tapping, uplifting, feelgood time here (although there is pleanty of strange off-beat humor involved) Let that serve as a warning. To those interested in artsy alternative, post punk, or if you've just become interested in Goth, I can't recommend this cd more vehemently. It's invaluable!

THe best greatest hits compilation ever.
Bauhaus was a great band back in the early 80's. They took the atmosphere of David Bowie and Joy Division and combined it with the industral sonds of Can and Faust. Plus, their early songs were very heavy, almost like what Type O Negative is doing now. This ontains 14 of their best songs. including 6 off of the all-time classic, In The Flat Field. The best songs would have to be Double Dare, Stigmata Martyr, which really scared me on first listen, and the live version of Bela Lugosi's Dead. There also is a few odds-and-sods on here too, such as the cover of Telegram Sam, and the single relase Terror Couple Kill Colenel. By far, this album really shows you what Bauhaus was like in those times. Great stuff.

Good Place for New Fans to Learn about Epic Band
Bauhaus is a band that any music expert or historian has to know. Their dark, vibrant art-rock was crucial to the progression of post-punk, and many credit them with starting Goth; the band cannot be contained in that bucket but some songs definitely were. They spawned legions of followers and their influence can still be felt today. Bauhaus basically made 2 types of songs. 1 set was a charged-up, highly inventive and intelligent form of punk featuring short, direct jams with off-the-wall lyrics delivered in Peter Murphy's frantic style - think Bowie doing Sex Pistols or Stooges covers. "God in an Alcove", "Telegram Sam", "Dancing" and "St. Vitus Dance" fit into this category. The other grouping, and likely the set they are more known for, is comprised of dark, brooding songs of despair and alienation; obviously this is where the Goth rep comes in. "Dark Entries", "Bela Lugosi's Dead", "Spy in the Cab" and "Passion of Lovers" fit in this group. "BLD" was a massive underground club hit in the early 80's - it by itself created an entire subculture.

Is this collection the best launching point for a newcomer? Who's to say? There are so many Bauhaus compilations out there that you could make any number of arguments. I think it's a very good place to start, as it is slightly more accessible than Volume 2, which has a generally bleaker feel. Personally I prefer Volume 2 but then again I'm a long-time fan. "Crackle" would be a good alternative starting point, or perhaps the 80's comp "Swing the Heartache" - the track listing is similar to this disc. If you can spend the dough, I'd say just get both V1 & V2 and be done with it. If you like these then you can consider getting the studio albums. It can be hard starting with the studio albums unless you really know the group; they are quite strange and don't always feature many of the singles - they are excellent once you are used to their sound. Bauhaus was odd in that way. The group only made 4 studio albums but the number of singles and comps would make you think there were like 10 of them. Even we big fans often listen to Bauhaus through compilations; it's an easier way to get most of the songs in 1 place. Much of their stuff was released only on now hard-to-find vinyl singles and old 7" releases. The studio albums are great and they complete the collection but may not be the best starting point. ... Read more

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The First Single from the Much Anticipated Return of Nine Inch Nails in 2005 after a Long Five Year Respite. The Song is the First Taken from the Album "With Teeth". ... Read more

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terrible
i've been a NIN fin since spring 1990.PHM, broken and TDS are absolutely pure genius.but unfortunately NIN is dead.this song is terrible and remix worse.

trent, please, NO MORE photek remixes
This review refers to the 3-track Version of this single, because it's OUT, in the US (as an import), despite what might be indicated here on amazon. i just bought it from the Virgin Megastore.

i gotta say, this is the weakest NIN single ever, including TDTWWA & the sparse We're In This Together Now singles. Those singles at least had something really great on them that made them worth buying, such as the quiet version of TDTWWA.

I like the song, it's great, really catchy but the remixes are flat out boring house versions. Even if you're a NIN completist like me, this isn't worth it.

THTF album version; 'nuf said, you've probably all ready heard it.

THTF Straight Mix; pretty much the album version with at least a 2 minute house outro consisting of no changes what so ever.

THTF Dub Mix; a 7+ minute house version of the song. even if you LIKE house music, this is very cliched house music, and there's this damn synthy string sound over the whole thing where 'photek' (the remixer) is messing with the pitch knob and it just sounds STUPID. even if you like cliched house, the pitch knob twiddling on a crappy sounding synth patch really detracts from it.

don't buy it.
then again, if you're a completist like me you'll buy it anyway. ... Read more

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Digitally Remastered Collection of the Definitive Tracks from One of the Punk/New Wave Movement's Most Revered Iconic Bands. The 15 Essential Tracks were Chosen by the Group, Including the Previously Unreleased Track "Dizzy". ... Read more

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Doesn't Dazzle
I think they should have remastered the original two greatest hits collections, not to mention all the albums, rather than picking and choosing for a new collection. I have every CD and they are in bad need of remastering (low volume production on all). As much as I love them, they seem to be trying to get yuppies to enjoy their music by making a rather radio friendly "Greatest Hits" collection. I still think Hyena is their best album with the amazing Dazzle & Swimming Horses. Where is the b-side collection all us fans are waiting for? They speak so much about them in the Biography but they haven't surfaced since 45's were made. Hell, I love them so much I forgive them. They still put on an amazing show.

Great songs that improve with age
This collection is ideal for the casual listener or those who wish to investigate the work of Siouxsie And the Banshees based on what they have heard on the radio. As such, it is a more than satisfying collection that offers the greatest hits from 1978's Hong Kong Garden up to 1991's Kiss Them For Me and 1995's Stargazer. It includes two cover versions: The Beatles' Dear Prudence and Julie Driscoll's hit This Wheel's On Fire, both competent if not brilliant interpretations.

Of course the 1980s was their most fruitful period with UK hits like Happy House, Israel, Christine, Spellbound and Arabian Knights. Most of these are atmospheric numbers with just a hint of The Banshees' proto-goth dark side shining through. Their debut album The Scream still remains one of the most psychotic statements in rock but is not a piece of music that lends itself to hits compilations. Well, perhaps Helter Skelter should have been considered ...

My favorites include their first hit, Hong Kong Garden, a powerful punk number with absolutely blistering guitar work and an exotic touch, Kiss Them For Me, their lilting, swaying 1991 hit about a doomed actress, Peek-A-Boo from the 1988 Peep Show album and Stargazer from their last, under-appreciated album The Rapture. Great songs and an innovative edge lend a timeless quality to the music. Those who want more of this great band are advised to investigate the compilations Once Upon A Time (1981) and Twice Upon A Time (1992).

This has all been done before
I would give this CD 5 stars because the songs on here are indeed brilliant but given the fact that nearly all of these songs have already been released on the compilations "Once upon a time" and "Twice upon a time" and are not necessarily their best - but just selected singles, I can only give this 3 stars. Siouxsie's songs were pure genius back in her 80's heyday. "Happy House", "Christine" and "Spellbound" are absolute classics and still stand the test of time.

I think her hardcore fans are still wanting more than just the repackaged singles. The b-sides and more obscure album tracks on a compilation would have been far more interesting.

Yes, there are better songs to choose from, but.....
I don't argue with the fact that there are better, more fascinating and perhaps even more representative songs in the Banshees' backcatalogue which would have made a more compelling set of discs. But, because every die-hard fan claims to be an aficionado, someone would inevitably complain with whatever set of more obscure songs were chosen. One must remember that this is, first and foremost, a "Hits" package--and for that purpose the selection of songs is right on the mark. A listener experiences the commercially successful side of the Banshees, which, while not the most intriguing or satisfying facet of an incredible band, is heaps better than 99.9% of everything else being produced today.....commercial or otherwise.

"Best Of"? Hardly.
With the notable exception of "Arabian Knights" and "Spellbound", Siouxsie and the Banshees forfeit two decades of intense, gut-wrenching, innovative work in favour of the watered-down, pop-influenced music that soaked much of their late albums. This "Best of" album is a sorry representation of the incredible depth of their work, and sadly surprising in its selection. The Banshees would have done well to let fans pick the songs, in the fashion of Björk's compilation. This might have ensured a more well-rounded set of discs.

The remixes, while undoubtedly entertaining, would have been better replaced by B-sides or genuine Banshees songs such as "Night Shift" off of the album Juju and the incredible "Switch" from their debut album, The Scream. The dark torment and twisted ecstasy of the band's early compilations is completely absent from this album. Experimental songs from albums like Kaleidoscope and Hyaena also get overlooked although the notoriously happy-sounding "The Killing Jar" can be reexamined in light of its morbid, telling, lyrics. Gone is the wound-up fury of "Blow the House Down" and the tragic statement made in "Swimming Horses" (Siouxsie speaks out against honour killings...). Gone is the gothic heave of "This Unrest" and the uncanny beauty of "Lullaby".

The creative genius that is the base and the source of the band's unique revolution cannot be divined from this poor offering. For a more complete vision of everything Siouxsie has to offer, I would suggest seeking out every album, starting from the debut and moving on through The Rapture. It's the only way to fully embrace the breadth of the work. Of course, there are quite a few throw away songs in the mix - pop chart sellouts and weak attempts at music palatable to the general public - so let me narrow it down to a list of songs/albums well worth the money.

1) The Scream - This debut album is an amazing force of bitter rebellion and gothic sound. The band's layered, dark approach to music is absolutely stellar. Stand-out tracks include "Metal Postcard", "Switch", and "Nicotine Stain". Read the lyrics, they're worth the effort. For a band that came together over a non-serious, unmusical rendition of "The Lord's Prayer"...this is unbelievable.

2)Join Hands - Although I don't own a copy myself, I can't wait to get my hands on one. This is a further exploration of their moody trek down the road of classic goth and the songs can be alienating to new listeners. Lyrics are often undiscernable - hence the necessity of the lyrics booklet. Knowing what she's saying helps in appreciating the band's work that much more. Check out "Placebo Effect".

3)Hyaena and Kaleidoscope - Experimental songs like "Tenant" and "Swimming Horses" are amazing for their innovation and peculiar clarity. Then there are the typical Banshees songs such as "We Hunger" and "Trophy" which bring out the gritty, dark style that is so vital to their music.

4)Juju - This is a dark tour de force that stands on its own as a symbol of everything goth and everything Banshees. Every song is a stand-out and the extended "Voodoo Dolly" has creepy going for it every second of the way.

5)Tinderbox and Peepshow - These two albums dabble in the darker side of pop and the lighter side of goth with introspective songs written by Steven Severin (his lyrics for "Cascade" and "Melt!" are beyond comparison in the way of description and detail, imagery and beauty). Tracks like "Scarecrow" and "Turn to Stone" unveil a more polished side of the Banshees while retaining the sombre fervor of earlier albums. In "Rhapsody" Siouxsie reveals the true strength and operatic quality/potential of her voice to the stunned surprise of the listener.

The Rapture is a strange, disconcerting album in that Siouxsie makes way for a strangled attempt at pop. However, tracks like "Not Forgotten" and "Sick Child" (the latter of which has lyrics by Budgie!) are heartfelt reminders of their old style. In any case, for a real taste of Siouxsie and the Banshees, do yourself a huge favour and look beyond the packaged, polished world that is their "Best of" album. When you've done that, you'll realise (as did I) that your money is better spent elsewhere. ... Read more

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Not a Bad Album At All....
This is probably one of the "darker" albums I have in my collection but first heard about the Kidneythieves when I got the Queen of the Damned soundtrack. After searching all over town for three hours, I found a used copy of this album and popped it into my CD player and got a good surprise. Lyrically the album is a double-edged sword with understanding but also darker and deeper complexities. "Before I'm Dead" opens the album with force and paves the path for "Zerospace", one of the songs up for most complex on the album but seems to talk about a person being disregarded but suddenly rising up in front of everyone. "Arsenal" is my fav track on the whole album with the pulsating bass at the beginning and very depressing but strangely intoxicating lyrics. "Molten" is okay but "Black Bullet" starts sort of industrial sounding and suddenly has grinding guitars and piercing vocals. "Dyskrasia" starts off a little too predictably coming off the end of "Black Bullet" and it's not that great while "Spank" has a good rhythm throughout and is just amazing, a darker Garbage. "Glitter Girl" sounds too much like all the current rock stuff at first but suddenly changes with the vocals and becomes an overall good song. "Serene Dream" reminds me of a song that should be on Buffy the Vampire Slayer but to the song itself, it's pretty good lyrically and provides a different sound to the previous rock tracks. "Amnzero" sounds like something you might find on a movie that has spies or fast paced intrigue and action..not a bad track overall. "Crazy" is a remake of an old song but actually, I like this version better...it's much more sensual and darker, almost like a lover that's been hurt and really is going crazy with desire and delusions. "Placebo" has a nice groove rhythm at the beginning and the pulsating beats make it a song worthy of having some "quality" time with your significant other. "Take A Train (Awakening)" is the one track that really ticks me off on the album...I have to go fast forward up to 11 minutes to even get to the song and it's actually just a piece...really really ticked me off and not a good way to end an album even though it's supposed to give a creepy affect or something. Overall, the album as a whole is really good and actually sort of something very different that doesn't fit into any particular category, even though this band is pretty unknown.

Zerospace rocks hard!
This cd is Awesome! The first song I ever heard on it was free's cover of "Crazy"...It was so righteous that I went out and bought the cd for myself...This is one of the best records I own...
I would recommend this cd to anyone who likes any music in the goth-rock-industrial genre i.e. Tapping the Vein, Collide, Hungry Lucy, Jack off Jill...Or anyone who likes the Industrial realm of things...i.e. Gravity Kills.
This is definetely a must-add to your musical collection and kidneythieves is what I call "Anybody Music"...So don't go for the masses, go for what's good. I would also recommend checking out Trickster...their first album...and the upcoming release of Trickster Reprocess for hardcore fans!
Peace out!
~Rockette

Check Out!!!
This is an excellent find. If you love the Kidney Thieves, check out Free Dominguez's solo album called Freedoming. You can find it at her website freedominguez.com

Zero space, zero creativity
Yeah, trust Yoshiki to have produced a band like this, it's part of his obsession with America. Honestly, Taxicab Messiah was their only good song and hey, it's not even on this album. The vocals are alright but they sound the same across each song. If you want a good side though, Zerospace beats a lot of other Industrial artists in America.

Awesome, just awesome
I'll be honest, i only bought this CD cause I happened to be browsing around and i thought the name sounded cool. I hadn't heard any of their music or ever heard of them. But the music on the album is spectacular. This is one of the few albums I have that i can sit and listen to from begining to end without coming across a single song I dont like and the singer's voice is wonderful. Buy it, you won't regret it, a worthy investment, no, better yet, a necessary one. ... Read more

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The ultimate goth album
I don't know where to begin but this album is just totally phenomenal. A friend of mine burned "Flood II" on a compilation of goth and industrial music for me, and I was completely taken away by Andrew Eldritch's haunting vocals. Andrew reminds me a lot of Ronny from Clan of Xymox, a recent discovery of mine. "Floodland" is definitely a must have goth album. The melancholic lyrics and gorgeous melodies is breathtaking. I was surprised how well this album holds up today, especially the production. The production on this album isn't overly produced, raw, and best of all doesn't sound dated. As far as the songs themselves goes, all the songs are classics. Of course I am quite partial to "Flood II". As much as I dislike Jim Steinman, he did a really excellent job with "This Corrosion". He managed to avoid having Andrew Eldritch sound like Meatloaf. And for a song that goes over ten minutes, I don't get bored listening to it. "1959" is a haunting ballad which always sends chills down my spine whenever I listen to it. I absolutely love the catchiness of "Lucretia My Reflection". I love the deep basslines in the song. The bonus tracks were awesome. Normally, bonus tracks on most albums are filler tracks but not in this case. This entire album is flawless. There isn't one song on this album I didn't like. I definitely rank "Floodland" as one of my personal favorite records of all time. This is what goth music should sound like.

Something that I've missed.
I've had this album since it first came out in 1987 and I still love it. Some people think it's gloomy but I wouldn't agree (apart from one track). It's hard and it's about the world, human nature and a lot of different emotions. The music has conviction, like what's the point in writing music if you don't want it to be heard? The two 'Flood' tracks are amongst my favourite songs ever, 'Flood II' especially sends shivers down me. I didn't give it 5 stars because 'This Corrosion' goes on way to long, and the song 'Torch' is pretty one dimensional and gloomy. The rest of the album does the business.

In my top 3 greatest albums of all time
There is only one word to describe this album... Perfection only few in my opinion have ever created music this deep and touching. Which is why this is arguably the greatest album ever made. Released in 87 and still socially and musically relevant to this day. Andrew Eldritch did what Bowie couldn't achieve through his entire career on his 3 major releases. On this one he achieved perfection with haunting hints of beauty, and an underlying story line that still haunts me.

Superb
This album will always rate at the top of my all time favorites. I must confess that I am a fan of the baritone male vocal (mid to late David Bowie material and Peter Murphy for example), but this album possesses a beautiful quality that is deep beyond words. The Sisters were not just another Gothic Rock band in 1987, presenting none-to-little shock image in favor of poetic drama instead. In fact, it could be argued that this album should be placed among the greats of all rock and roll. A lyrical, as well as musical, masterpiece.

The Sisters matured a great deal on this album. Missing is the standard electronic '80s keyboard and drum machine pulse. Present is the driving rythym that post punk dance bands popularized and a tinge of that 80's sound, but played on an acoustic drum set instead. Yet this album is not poignant dance music, such as that manufactured by New Order or Cabaret Voltaire. Not grounded by the driving drum beats, this music takes flight and soars. The overall sound is more aggressive than the Cure, but more sensitive and refined than Bauhaus. In fact, the emerging Sisters' sound on this album is not unlike a comparison of Peter Murphy in his present form to that of his Bauhaus days. Or perhaps Pearl Jam is to grunge what the Sisters' were to electronic and Gothic music of the 80's.

Who would have guessed what was to come on the Vision Thing album roughly three years later.

Gold Doesn't Rust
This album is superb. It's totally 80's with it's upbeat synth and drumlines but they deserve a tip of the hat for the sax and the angelic choir holding it all together. It's a little foreboding in lyrical tone, but like the Smiths, the music is so dancible you just feel good playing it over and over. The shades and full moon on the cover, coupled with all the rain imagery might mean something. ... Read more