| Limp Bizkit The Unquestionable Truth [Part 1] |
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1. The Propaganda
2. The Truth
3. The Priest
4. The Key
5. The Channel
6. The Story
7. The Surrender
Release Date: 2005 | |
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4 of 5 thought this review was well written
Name: Limp Bizkit
Album: The Unquestionable Truth [Pt 1]
Label: Geffen Records
Band:
Fred Durst - Vocals
Wes Borland - Guitar
Sam Rivers - Bass
John Otto – Drums
DJ Lethal - Turntables
Limp Bizkit was formed in 1994 by Durst, Rivers, and Otto. They toured in and around their hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. About this time, they became friends with rap music House of Pain, of which DJ Lethal was a member. Soon after House of Pain broke up, DJ Lethal joined the band.
In 1996 they released a five song-EP featuring songs such as "Pollution" and "Sour". 1997 saw the release of their first full-length album Three Dollar Bill ya’ll. The album had a slow start. It wasn't until Limp Bizkit made an association with the band Korn that they made any progress. Due largely to Korn they were able to promote with appearances on MTV and The Family Values Tour as well as Ozzfest (and Wes Borland's outlandish stage clothes didn't hurt either). Their break-out single was a cover of George Michael’s hit “Faith".
Review:
Limp Bizkit was never really a great band in my opinion. There first three albums "Three Dollar Bill Ya’ll" (1997), Significant Other (1999) and "Chocolate Starfish" (2000) were ok (C.S been my personal favourite of there’s) but they were one of the better bands of the Nu-Metal genre, and cranked out heavy songs, with good hooks, and sing-along-choruses.
After reaching their plateau with "Chocolate Starfish," Limp Bizkit basically started to crumble. First, guitarist Wes Borland left the band. Basically his was the only member with any ‘real’ musical talent. Then there was Fred Durst's embarrassing public craze with Britney Spears. The bands search for a new guitar player, in which they had the contenders sign a contract forfeiting any music they played at the tryout, damaged their reputation more. Then after hooking up with guitarist Mike Smith, the band released the horrific "Results May Vary" album. With the release of “Results May Vary" they looked they finished..
Wes Borland then returned to the band, so it seemed that all was not lost. Could his return revitalize the band? The answer is, yes… to a certain extent.
"The Unquestionable Truth, Part I, is a strong comeback for the band. One thing that "Results May Vary" lacked was good riffs. Well, "The Unquestionable Truth, Part 1" is not lacking there. In fact, this album contains some of their finest, most catchy collection of songs to date. It's mostly fast and furious. The ending ballad, "The Surrender" is one of the best, most honest songs they've ever written. These songs sound less fun, more urgent, and darker than their previous releases. The band has both returned to their roots, and also matured. Wes Borland's presence is what ultimately makes this CD work. Say what you will about Limp Bizkit, but there is no denying that Borland is a creative guy.
What annoys me with this album is that Fred Durst is basically trying to imitate Zach De La Rocha from Rage Against The Machine. Personally I think that they should concentrate on their own style rather than stealing others.. and that is what the major letdown is on this CD.
Only one questionable aspect to this is that it only consists of 7 songs (They intend to sell their new albums in parts.. this been part 1). It is a bit of a ‘con’ when some music stores sell this the same price as regular albums, but Limp Bizkit have stated that it’s the shops that are conning the customers, not them.
Recommended Tracks:
The Truth
The Surrender
Overview
I’m still kind of 50-50 about this CD. It’s good that Wes is back for them, as his the main driving force of this band. BUT..and this is a big but… Durst just sounds like his imitating R.A.T.M too much for my liking (Especially when I’m a huge R.A.T.M fan myself). I guess only you can decide if you like this CD or not.. but I’m not to sure to be honest.
Rating : 2-2.5/5
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with a little help from allmusic.com's review it's decent
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i totally agree with you. Lim Bizkit has always had to copy in order to impress. my fav album of theirs was significant other. ill download the songs. good review by the way.
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Limb Bizket sucks...but I'll agree with you about Wes Borland. He's actually pretty talented. I've heard some stuff from his other side projects and was quite impressed. Excellent review as well.
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Fred Durst is so sold out
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I'm not really a Limp-fan but some songs are pretty neat... this album is pretty low but stillnot really my style...
But Wes rules!!!! :P
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I gotta say the guitar and bass work on what i've heard of this CD is bloody good, and as usual the drums are just flat out solid. Durst's voice just wrecks it for them. At least he's less whiny here.
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I wonder where Mike Smith is now? Now that he got all the publicity from the SS tour, I mean someone would have wanted to pick him up or something? But as far as it goes Wes kicks major ass.
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I haven't heard the album yet so i won't pass an of my judgement on it yet but some of their old songs were good.
i used to listen to their songs on my way to football practice when i was younger but all in all great review!
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Nice pointing out that Durst is trying to imitate de la Rocha. And a pretty poor job at that. The music is good, but Fred Durst has killed this band.
Digging: Bombay Bicycle Club - I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose
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One point -- John Otto did NOT play drums on this album. He performed on the channel only.
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Then who did play drums?
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That steve guy on the back of the CD booklet played drums on all except the channel. But this album was much better than Results May Vary, but his rapping like Zach does irritate me. Zack does it best, no one else, so Fred stick to your own way and keep it real.
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zach was kind of black so he's allowed to rap, and at least it was about decent subjects, i just think the majority of white rappers are...nasty... i heard the first track of this album, freds voice kills it
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im sorry, i have lost all respect for limp bizkit after chocolate starfish.
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Good review, I agree that limpbizkit would be ok without the rapping, im just simply not a fan of rap, especially white boy rap. But could someone explain why john Otto apparently didnt play on this album.
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The unquestionable truth is a return to their roots, the 3 dollar bill album, and not at all an imitation of RATM. This album is the real limp bizkit sound, the sound that original LB fans know and love. If u think that Durst was trying to imitate de la Rocha in this album, then i suggest u go back and listen to 3 dollar bill. I know it's easy and fashionable to accuse Limp Bizkit of being sell-outs, but in my mind that's only the case because their sound appealed to mainstream audiences, and not because of a particular commercial effort by the band itself. However I do agree that Durst is far from being the best vocalist in the world.
| | | Album Rating: 2.5
Fred Durst is a poser, but he still has a good band.
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yea, a good comeback. Wes is like one of my guitar heroes so i was very happy he was back. The only bad thing on this cd, and it pisses me off so much, is Durst's voice. Your right, he does the Zach thing, just like talking, he only sings on the surrender.
Best songs: The Truth, The Channel, The Surrender.
The riffs on this cd are so awesome cuz the guitar sounds different, a lot of bite, and very catchy.
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That was Boiler off of Hot Dog Flavored Water
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the only talent in this band is Wes
Fred is a complete tosser
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