Album Rating: 4.5

While I'm a fan of people doing their homework, you're implying he should own the entire discography in order to write a good review, which is ridiculous. Sure, it would have been nice to hear what progress the band has made since their last album, but it doesn't mean he can't review this if he doesn't own any other albums by the band.

Album Rating: 1.5

To be honest, I don't give a sh*t if the author doesn't know the exact detailed history of the band or their past albums, just as long as they describe the sound as the way they hear it, which is what Mike does.

Album Rating: 2.0

Um, I never said I didn't read the whole thing.

Actually, if someone is going to review a CD, I think they should at least know something about the band and their history.

Album Rating: 1.0

SO SORRY CHAN.

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You're an idiot, of course I do my homework before writing a review.

It's your opinion, and it was written well, so yeah.. I still don't think you could be more wrong about the album, but different strokes and all that. It's good to hear something from the other end of the spectrum, after all the press s*** themselves talking about it.

Album Rating: 3.0

I understand why Wish negged it, but that other dude was just a tool. I'll vote for it, even if I totally disagree, at least you presented yourself well.

Album Rating: 3.5

A great review Mikesn. You mentioned that you were writing this review in the news section and you hyped up your review well by saying it wasnt going to be a good one (not quoting you word for word)! hahahahahahahahah jk I was actually looking forward to coming home from school today and reading your review!



This is a band you love or hate, and if you havent listened to their old stuff chances are you probably will think this is mediocre. I persoanlly love this album better than their other stuff but I admit a few of the riffs are recycled from their last album (ex. The end riff to Slanderous strangley sounds like a riff in the song Vim from TTAOE.

And you sort of nailed it on the head by saying Rob Flynns vocal suck. I think it comes with maturity in metal music, but I have slowly found myself not really enjoying his vocals as much as I used to. Overall, great review 5/5!This Message Edited On 03.27.07This Message Edited On 03.27.07

Album Rating: 4.0

throughout that review you made it seem as though you wanted to dislike the album from the get-go. now i'm not the biggest fan of machine head either, but this album has completely turned around my opinion of the band, and as far as i can see, the only real downside to the album is some sub-par lyrics. you bashed the amount of "groove-riffs," but i'd argue that they work extremely well alongside the thrash riffs, very few of which are "soulless" or "bland;" in fact, most are quite catchy and memorable.



i don't mean to slag off the reviewer unreasonably, but this whole review smacks of "lets bash the album because it's been hyped a bit." i'm not going to neg it, because the review was well-written, but i don't think it deserves positive voting, as most of the reasoning was totally off IMO.This Message Edited On 03.27.07

Great review Mike. Although I've liked what I've heard from this album. Anyway I simply can't understand why anyone negged this. It's a fantastic review and he certainly did his homework, you don't need to be a fan of the band to do a review for an album. Thats simply ridiculous. Your review certainly gets my vote.This Message Edited On 03.27.07

Album Rating: 4.0

rmgebhardt brings up some valid points. Everyone should stop shitting on him just becasue he's a noob. I took a gander at Clenching The Fists Of Dissent, and it sounded amazing. I'll pick this up soon.

I won't vote either way.

Album Rating: 3.0

I cant help but wonder why, if you had no real interest in the band or the cd, you waited with such baited breath to review it.... Kind of predictable that you wouldn't like it. That being said, the cd is too long with not enough variation, but I dont think its worth a 1.5

[quote=some tool]Actually, if someone is going to review a CD, I think they should at least know something about the band and their history. It's part of being able to critically and accurately review something. And it also loses the writer credibility when the majority of the people reading the review know that the author doesn't know **** about the band. It comes off as someone whining as opposed to critical reviewing.[/quote]
So basically, you aren't allowed to have an opinion on this band if you know nothing about them and just heard the album? Yep, thats a very intelligent point indeed.

Good review btw Mike. It was informative, and even though it wasn't the most unbiased review on the site, its still worth a pos. You should try reviewing some scene band, that is almost as much of a neg attractor as reviewing this will ultimately be.
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Album Rating: 4.5

This album rules.

Do you have fully functional ears?

I also hope Rob Flynn finds u nd pisses on your face before shoving your head up your ass where it belongs.

Nice review though.

Album Rating: 1.0

I cant help but wonder why, if you had no real interest in the band or the cd, you waited with such baited breath to review it.... Kind of predictable that you wouldn't like it.

Do you have fully functional ears?

You should try reviewing some scene band, that is almost as much of a neg attractor as reviewing this will ultimately be.

Album Rating: 1.5

Well, Machine Head does pretty much play Groove Metal...

Anyway, ALBUM IS GOOD

You win: 1 pos.

Good review. Point noted. Will steer clear.... I've listened to their older stuff. Nothing that really got me excited. Just Imperium, that I personally thought was a kicka** song ... and that's about it. You hit the nail on the head with the shouting,chugging,shouting, chugging part of the whole thing. Sad to know they haven't changed in that aspect.

Gosh, I hope it's not turning into a Trivium messageboard. Lot's of crazy people, yet not a Steerpike...

Where arth thou Speerpike

please re-write the review(somebody else,not mike),this album is good

Album Rating: 2.0

I listened to this, the "thrash" vocals are nothing short of horrendous. He can sing decently, but most of the time he sounds like there's a thorn in his paw. Most of the songs on here also come across as completely forced, length wise. It seems more like they were really trying to write these long songs and arrangements, instead of it coming across as natural and more dynamic. There are some good riffs here and there though.

My god you guys, Sputnik is a user driver web site. If he hates the album he can write a bad review about it. He backs up his points well and his writing is great. So saying this is a bad review means you probably need to learn how to write a review. This is his opinion and saying his opinion is wrong and yours is right just makes you sound amazingly dumb and pompous. It's ok to disagree with somones opinion but somones opinion can never be wrong.

BTW When did machine head become the next trivium? Another simply decent band whose given way to much credit. Comparing machine head to other post-thrash greats like Pantera, Sepultura, Lamb of God and Exhorder is simply laughable. This Message Edited On 03.28.07