[QUOTE=Cambodia]Radiohead? I dont think so at all. APC and Tool are two of my favorite bands, but I hate Radiohead.

Although I'm not too familiar with them..Maybe NIN would be a good suggestion?[/QUOTE]

i'm not sure what to say. radiohead is great, i really like them, but i'm not sure i would reccommend them to all APC fans. they're a lot different than APC and Tool. i'd say NIN is a pretty good reccommendation.

[QUOTE=youcomebeforeyou]i'm not sure what to say. radiohead is great, i really like them, but i'm not sure i would reccommend them to all APC fans. they're a lot different than APC and Tool. i'd say NIN is a pretty good reccommendation.[/QUOTE]

And I'd say NIN suck.

[QUOTE=Theo]And I'd say NIN suck.[/QUOTE]

If this is the general content of your posts, you'll get banned pretty soon. Go careful.

[QUOTE=Bartender]If this is the general content of your posts, you'll get banned pretty soon. Go careful.[/QUOTE]

This is my general response when NIN are mentioned. But I will take your advice.

[QUOTE=Theo]This is my general response when NIN are mentioned. But I will take your advice.[/QUOTE]

It's not a problem if you don't like them, just give reasons if you're going to give your opinion at all. I had a quick look at your other posts though, and so far you're not a troll. So, welcome!

I think NIN are fine but the production could use a lot of work. I guess it has to do with the fact that Trent Reznor is kinda like Billy Corgan in that he is a control freak so anything anyone else says is wrong which means his production sounds good to him and he doesn't care if anyone else likes it. Anyhoo, I think Smashing Pumpkins, NIN, Radiohead and Tool are the best bands to combine if you want APC.

[QUOTE=Fast Fingers]I think NIN are fine but the production could use a lot of work. I guess it has to do with the fact that Trent Reznor is kinda like Billy Corgan in that he is a control freak so anything anyone else says is wrong which means his production sounds good to him and he doesn't care if anyone else likes it. Anyhoo, I think Smashing Pumpkins, NIN, Radiohead and Tool are the best bands to combine if you want APC.[/QUOTE]

I don't mind the production. And yeah, I like "Closer" and "Hurt". But overall nothing special, especially compared to APC.
I'd recommend Tori Amos and Bjork. and maybe Massive Attack.

I disagree with you on most of the content of your review. "The Noose" really shows off Maynard's very unique and talented vocals. "Weak and Powerless," though, has a good bass line to it, but even APC admitted they were 'weak and powerless' on their first single. Good review, though. I'd give it a 10/10, it's a very good album fillers included.

I agree with your review especially on the songs Pet, Gravity and The Outsider but I for one really enjoy Weak and Powerless (it really isnt as repettitive as you make it out to be). Overall i would say that Mer de Noms is a better album mainly because I miss the Christian bashing rage rock (the song Judith comes to mind) that is usually a big part of Maynard's message. Gravity is my favorite song on the album as well because it is so relaxing, almost like a drug. If you put that on late at night it is very intoxicating.


Keep writing good reviews, it is good to hear from someone who has a passion for good music.

Christonastick, it wasn't christian 'bashing'. Its about Maynards mother and how she kept her faith through terminal illness. Plus, Mer De Noms is far from 'Rage Rock'.

Also, 'A Stranger' is believed by many to be about christ.

[QUOTE=Fast Fingers]I think NIN are fine but the production could use a lot of work. I guess it has to do with the fact that Trent Reznor is kinda like Billy Corgan in that he is a control freak so anything anyone else says is wrong which means his production sounds good to him and he doesn't care if anyone else likes it. Anyhoo, I think Smashing Pumpkins, NIN, Radiohead and Tool are the best bands to combine if you want APC.[/QUOTE]

I think a bigger problem with NIN are his lyrics. He writes awful lyrics imo, I really don;t like his repetive angst. His music makes up for it, because it's awesome, as are his vocals.

[QUOTE=br3ad_man]I think a bigger problem with NIN are his lyrics. He writes awful lyrics imo, I really don;t like his repetive angst. His music makes up for it, because it's awesome, as are his vocals.[/QUOTE]

Well, "Hurt" has some pretty good lyrics, but please don't ask me to find another song with good lyrics. I also think Johnny Cash did a better job at it.

I dissagree with most of that review (except for the high ratings of the songs ) The tracks are in this order (best to worst)
The Noose
Gravity
Weak and Powerless
Pet
The Package
The Outsider
Blue
Vanishing
The Nurse Who Loved Me
Crimes
A Stranger
Lullaby

I hate putting Crimes and A Stranger so low (because they're great songs) but they are not as good as the rest of the album. A million dollars is always better than 999,999 dollars. *nod*

a great album, and two accurate reviews.

i know i know, everyones opinion is different, but i would still rate Weak and Powerless a little higher. i do find myself at times, changing to The Noose, because i just can't be bothered with it at times, but on other times, i really love it. A Stranger, Pet and Gravity are the best songs on the album for me, the vocals on The Noose and A Stranger are near perfection.

i can't wait to hear the new Tool stuff, i'm sure it will amaze us all.

I second that. Penned for early 2005, isn't it?

yeah, or the summer of 2005 i heard aswell.

hopefully, they will then tour the UK, and i will finally get a chance to go see them live.

Yeah, last time they played in the UK was right in the middle of my AS exams, I think. Since I now know what I got in the exam I had the day after, I would've gladly risked missing it.

[QUOTE=OrbDragon]With exception of "A Stranger" I find this album 'weak and powerless'.[/QUOTE]

I don't mind "The Noose", but other than that this album does absolutely nothing for me as well. Mer De Noms blows this album away.

The nurse who loved me is a great song, and I can't understand how it got so low rankings from you reviewers.
But I think The Outsider is the best song.....aw heck, theyre all good!

"Weak And Powerless" and "Blue" deserve a higher rating than that.