Bone Palace Ballet Review

Release Date: Sep 4, 2007
Label: Equal Vision
Genres: Post-Hardcore, Alternative Metal
Number Of Tracks: 10
It combines the brutal guitars and screaming that the band had from their last album with a beautiful piano and orchestral sound to create something entirely new for fans to listen to and enjoy.

Sound:	9.3
Lyrics:	9.1
Impression:	9.4
Overall rating:	9.3
Users rating:	7.8
Comments:	73

overall: 8.7

Featured review by: UG Team, on september 05, 2007

Sound: If I could describe this new album from Chiodos in two words, they would be brutally beautiful. Simply put, that is exactly what this album is. For those who don’t know who Chiodos are, they are a post-hardcore band from Michigan. Two years ago, they released their Equal Vision Records debut, “All’s Well That Ends Well”. The album exploded onto the scene as people heard the sound of the band, combining high pitched vocals, heavy screams, and thrashing guitars. The band then headed back to the studio this year to record “Bone Palace Ballet”.

The album combines the band’s last album’s heaviness and creativity with more piano and orchestral work. The album begins with “Is It Progression If a Cannibal Uses a Fork?” The song starts with a light guitar riff and Craigery Owen’s almost silent vocals. The song slowly picks up volume to include guitars playing along with violins. The song goes everywhere from super light to super heavy, eventually building to a moshing extravaganza. The song also includes the neat addition of almost church-like chanting in the background for the chorus.

The next song, “Lexington. (Joey Pea-Pot with a Monkey Face)”, starts with violins, and piano and slowly adds drums to the mix. While the song may seem like a combination of My Chemical Romance and Panic! At The Disco, it definitely tops what those bands try to achieve. The song has a nice piano background to whole song that accompanies Owen’s vocals.

Two more songs that I would like to point out (which are entirely opposite of each other) are “I Didn't Say I Was Powerful, I Said I Was a Wizard” and “The Undertaker's Thirst for Revenge Is Unquenchable (The Final Battle)”. “I Didn’t Say...” is the middle of the album, and it almost seems like a break from everything that the album stands for. It combines the vocals of Owen with just a piano. This song is definitely a break from the madness that this album is, but it is so well done, that you almost have to wonder what the band would sound like as just a piano/vocal group. “The Undertaker’s Thirst...” is simply what I said in the beginning, brutally beautiful. The song starts with thrashing guitars and heavy screaming. In fact, that is almost all the song is, with only a few actual vocal parts. The vocal parts even sometimes combine the piano in for such a heavy song. The song actually ends with another piano/vocal part from Owen. The song is a perfect ending to an album that is so amazing. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics of this album seem to be about a girl. Some of the lyrics include “maybe you’re the one that’s overrated” and “you won’t be leaving my arms ever, I promise you that, even if you want me to let go honey”. The lyrics are simple and easy to understand. The best lyric used in the entire album was originally said by Shakespeare, “All the world’s a stage”. While this quote has been used countless times, I find it best when bands use it due to the fact that they pretty much make a living on a stage. The lyric it is used in is “And all the world's a stage, I existed because I dreamed and well, I dream no more, I've given up on the entire human race”. The album ends as words are spoken almost silently. Those words are: “Empty is the sky before the sun comes up/Empty is the eyes of animals in cages/Empty are the faces of women in mourning/When everything has been taking from them/Me? Don't ask me about empty.” While the lyrics seem simple, they have such a creative tone for the general feelings that this album portrays. // 8

Impression: Listening to this album, I believe that Chiodos has achieved what My Chemical Romance did with “The Black Parade”, only better. They basically steered just off the track of their debut, but yet they were still on the track they were. This album is truly worth at least a few listens. Everything about it is so well done. Fans of the previous works of Chiodos have something new to get used to, but you will love it. Anyone who loves anything from hardcore to a bit of classical will love this album. As I said, this album is brutally beautiful. It combines the brutal guitars and screaming that the band had from their last album with a beautiful piano and orchestral sound to create something entirely new for fans to listen to and enjoy. // 9

overall: 10

Reviewed by: unregistered, on september 05, 2007

Sound: This is yet another great CD from one of the best bands ever (in my opinion), Chiodos! The sounds are kind of similar to All's Well That End's Well, but not exactly, kind of like they wanted to try a new approach at it, and it worked. They make good use of all there instruments, and all six of them do there job very well. A new twist is that they have some violins playing in about 3 of there songs, making it sound, well like a ballet, very awesome. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Once again, Craig Owens shows his talent at writing good lyrics, and singing them out very well. I think he did a better job at lyrics on this album, it deffinatly brings his voice out more, and sounds just awesome. And there is a couple of guest "screamers" in this album. In the songs "Bulls Make Money, Bears Make Money, Pigs Get Slaughtered" and "The Undertakers Thirst For Revenge is Unquencable:The Final Battle" is Nick Martin from the band Underminded. He deffinatly makes the songs sound darker when he does his part, which makes the songs even more awesome. And the second guest, singing in the songs "Is It Progression If a Cannibal Uses a Fork?" and "Bulls Make Money, Bears Make Money, Pigs Get Slaughtered" is Jesse Korman from the band The Number Twelve Looks Like You. // 10

Impression: So overall this album just rocks! It is, in my opinion, as good as All's Well That End's Well, but with a slower touch to it. The most impressive songs from this album are "Is It Progression If a Cannibal Uses a Fork?", "Bulls Make Money, Bears Make Money, Pigs Get Slaughtered", I Didn't Say I Was Powerful, I Said I Was a Wizard", "Teeth the Size of Piano Keys", "A Letter From Janelle", and "The Undertakers Thirst For Revenge is Unquencable: The Final Battle" pretty much naming half of them from the CD. If this album was ever stolen from me, even though I do have it on my iPod, I would still buy the album because it is awesome, and so is Chiodos. // 10

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: lllostmotelll, on september 05, 2007

Sound: Well, I've taken it upon my own will to write a review for an album that doesn't come out for another week. I couldn't resist downloading the leak considering I pre-ordered it well in advance and am having it shipped to me as we speak. So, for those who also have the leak, or for those who can't wait to hear about what it's like, keep reading. Otherwise, this is my final warning: if you do not want this album spoiled for you, please leave. Google happy bunnies or something. It's not my fault if you keep reading and didn't want it spoiled for you. Okay so onward. Chiodos' sound really shifted with this record. Gone are the cliche open D5 and diminished chord breakdowns in every song, and we welcome an almost darker, more serious Chiodos. They really caught the attention of a wide fanbase two years ago with "All's Well That Ends Well" and they are sure to keep a good portion of those fans, as well as gaining some new ones. However, I have a feeling some people will be a little disappointed with "Bone Palace Ballet". Who knows. Chiodos has blended a lot of styles just like their previous effort, with songs on both ends of the spectrum. The mellow and chilling "I Didn't Say I Was Powerful, I Said I Was A Wizard" is almost a complete 180 from the majority of "The Undertaker's Thirst For Revenge Is Unquenchable (The Final Battle)", which features vocals from Nick of the band Underminded. Overall, the album is pretty dark and raw, and every instrument in the band sounds in place. Jason's leads stick out as one of my favorite parts, especially in "Lexington. (Joey Pea-Pot With A Monkey Face)" in which he shreds some arpeggiated sweeps that just sound so perfect. Piano overall is very good. Brad really shines on "Wizard". Overall the sound is what I would have liked to hear in a Chiodos record with a lot of new flavor. I'm sure listeners will be pretty pleased. Does it top "All's Well" though? You be the judge. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: Well, I really don't need to say much more than this: Craig's vocals have gotten exponentially better. If you thought he was good before, you'll think he is absolutely stellar on "Bone Palace Ballet". Not only did his singing improve, but his screaming has improved also. He definitely did something between the two full-lengths, because every note and every spine-chilling scream is absolutely perfect. Probably one of the best aspects of this album, if not *the* best. Alongside the vocals, the lyrics that accompany are very narrative. The album title was taken from a novel written by Charles Bukowski, and it's evident that some influence was taken from some of his writings as well. The whole thing opens with "Is It Progression If A Cannibal Uses A Fork?" and you hear heavy breathing as if a character in a story has just awoke from a nightmare. Craig also gives clues to this in a line in the song that accompany the image. Pretty cool. // 10

Impression: Overall the sound is what I would have liked to hear in a new Chiodos album. It's polished well, the mixing is up to par, and every song is distinguishable on the album. I would strongly recommend sitting down and taking some time to take the whole album in from front to back, track by track, because each song is very different. I'm not sure if the songs all tell a linear story, but in my opinion, they could have put songs 2 through 9 in any order because they all have a different sound to them. I don't really like the lack of songs though. Ten songs is pretty minimal, especially considering they supposedly wrote 15 for this album. They could have at least surprised us with a hidden track, which actually seems to be turning up in fewer CDs that I buy nowadays. All in all, a pretty damn good effort. One more thing to say though: First listeners beware, it's almost nothing like anything they've done before. The closest thing to their previous material is "Teeth The Size Of Piano Keys". But those looking for an "All's Well That Ends Well Part 2", turn away. // 9

overall: 9

Reviewed by: redoriole08, on september 24, 2007

Sound: I think they softened up a little with this album, compared to the first one, "All's Well That Ends Well". But, that's not to say that it isn't good. It could be a lot better though. There are still a lot of great guitar riffs and solos by Jason Hale. The drummer, Derrick Frost, has also improved a lot. It even has some cool bass riffs if you listen for them. At first I was a little disappointed with it, but I think my expectations were pretty high. Overall it is a good album. Definitely worth buying if you like Chiodos. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: Craig Owens, lead vocals of Chiodos, wrote a similar style of lyrics for this album. The last album had lyrics that told stories of monsters, romance, betrayal, murder, and a number of things. This album also has lyrics that tell of romance, horror, betrayal, self-pity, and a variety. The lyrics blend well with the music and overall have a good sound. Craig has also improved his singing skills, along with screaming, which can be a bit bad at times though. As for Bradley Bell, he has definitely improved in all areas. His singing is much better on this album. His screaming is amazing on this album and is indubidoubly better. // 8

Impression: This album is a lot different from "All's Well That Ends Well". It is less metal and has more of a rock opera sound to it. Less screaming but it's still got quite a bit. The drummer, Derrick Frost, has definitely kicked it up a bit, on some songs such as "The Undertaker's Thirst For Revenge Is Unquenchable (The Final Battle)" and "If I Cut My Hair, Hawaii Will Sink." Jason Hale and Pat McManaman still have a lot of good riffs and licks. Jason Hale has a lot of pick sweeps and solos. On songs like "Lexington. (Joey Pea-Pot with a Monkey Face)" and "Teeth The Size of Piano Keys." This CD is overall amazing! Even Matt Goddard, the bassist, has some cool bass riffs like in "Teeth The Size of Piano Keys." If I ever lose it or have it stolen, I'd definitely burn it again and possibly buy it. // 10

overall: 9.7

Reviewed by: martyrdood, on july 21, 2008

Sound: First off let's talk about the album cover, which is a vivid representation of some sort of 1800's ballroom situation, with two skeletal characters, which does look pretty cool. But just looking at the cover of the CD won't get us far so let's start off with the first track "Is It Progression If a Cannibal Uses a Fork?". Brilliant use of what sounds like Piano is used to much effect, then when the chorus sounds we are exposed to the real meat of what the song contains, the brutal melody of Craig's voice and thumping drums. This is by far one of my favourite of all the songs and I found the guitar Hale uses to have a very very metaly sound, which sounds freaking awesome in his little breakdowns. Next in "Lexington (Joey Pea-Pot with a Monkey Face)" we are introduced to another piano intro, and some very cool keyboard effects, this song is very much a softer song but still gets heavy and carries a really nice beat in some parts. The intro to "Bulls Make Money, Bears Make Money, Pigs Get Slaughtered" is amazing, it's something you'd want to learn to play, it's fast and really makes you want to sorta like bop your head to it, it's really catchy. We also get a heavy ass breakdown about midway through the song, which sounds massivly awesome. "A Letter from Janelle" makes my sun shine, it's a beautifully inspired song, and never bridges the gap between heavy and soft, it stays right in the middle. "I Didn't Say I Was Powerful, I Said I Was a Wizard" opens with a nice acoustic intro backed by Craig, but then the head banging commences and it gets very interesting, the guitars and drums in Chiodos are all supporting Craig wonderfully in this song. But the song stops midway through and the keyboards kick in, and some really cool reverb effects enhance Craigs voice really dam good. There are 10 tracks total, and not one of them will leave you anything less than speechless. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are clearly heard, Craigs crystal clear voice lets us hear every word perfectly, but I also like the fact that he can scream, it adds more depth to the album, I'm going to give this a 10 based of the fact that I've never really heard lyrics quite like this before, they meld with the instruments perfectly. // 10

Impression: Totally blown away, I look for new bands on a regular basis, and I though I'd reached the end of my search, until I heard these guys, then I was opened up to another band willing to produce music better than the average. This isn't one of those albums I'd listen to like crazy all the time every day, but when I feel like Chiodos, I feel like Chiodos. It's a nine overall, really really really well done album. // 9

overall: 8.7

Reviewed by: The Spoon, on september 06, 2007

Sound: I don't know about you, bit I kind of hate to see a band get big. But it's usually for a reason. Chiodos is no exception. Bone Palace Ballet is a worthy follow up to Alls Well that Ends Well. Alls Well was sort of your typical metalcore CD, with a couple of unique parts. This CD is a monster all it's own and it's unlike anything I've heard. I have to admit, I was dissapointed when I first illegally downloaded the CD, but then it grew on me, and I went and bought it. This album is more theatrical and not as heavy as their last album. String sections and piano play almost non-stop. The heaviest part of the CD is on "Bulls Make Money (Bears make money, blah the title is too long) and they turned the volume of the guitar down for that. I was really hoping for another Alls Well, but I was foolish for hoping so. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: Just like the last album, Shakespeares quotes appear in the music. Actually, the only time I've caught it is on the amazing final track "Undertaker". I love the part where he screams "All the world's a stage!". The lyrics the band wrote themselves are awesome too. Just listen to any track. Craig's voice has gotten alooooot better too. I thought he was good on Alls Well, but he is amazing here. It's hard to sing along though. "I Didn't Say I Was Powerful, I Said I Was A Wizard" has sort of cliche lyrics, in my opinion. // 9

Impression: Overall, it's not Alls Well that Ends Well. But it's something great. It's completely unique and you should buy it. I love the album artwork too, that's one of the reasons I went out and purchased an actual CD. I hate how this album is very poppy though. I mean, it sounds awesome, but there is only one part that is anywhere near "metal". Jason said he wanted to add more metal, where the hell did it go? The lead guitar is also very good too, especially on Lexington. I also noticed, Chiodos wrote more songs like "verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge chorus" etc. Alls Well wasn't like that. I love every single song except for I love every song, but special props go to the song "Life is A Perception Of Your Own Reality" because it's so cheerful, and if you really listen, it inspires you, like it did me. Great job Chiodos. // 9

overall: 9.7

Reviewed by: Killingthecat69, on february 15, 2008

Sound: This album is probably one of the best Chiodos has ever put together. They've changed their sound sooo much. Starting off pop-punk/post hardcore/screamo, Chiodos has evolved to make a sound all of their own. These guys are really creative, and really showed it on this album. Craig has improved so much lyrically and vocally it's unreal. I didn't listen to them much before this album, but it's addicting. I'm sure all of you will agree with me on this. They've really outdone themselves and deserve all the love the fans show them. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Lyrically they really weren't cliche' on this album. Before, most of their songs were about love and sacrifice. Bone Pallace Ballet has a range of topics, appealing to just about anyone. The sound of the album really flows well with the lyrics so it doesn't sound like a big mess. Craig, like I said earlier, has evolved into a terrific vocalist. He hits notes like no other. There is also some screaming in this album. Craig barely does any of it. In the song, The Undertakers Thirst For Revenge Is Unquenchable the vocalist from Thenumbertwelvelookslikeyou does the screaming. // 9

Impression: The overall impression? Where do I start? The songs will have you singing all day, no matter where you are. They are really catchy. The best songs from this album would be The Undertakers Thirst For Revenge Is Unquechable (the final battle), and Teeth The Size Of Piano Keys. I love this album because they really tried hard to make something memorable and they succeeded. I don't like that it has only ten songs. It needs more! If it were stolen/lost I would definitely buy it again, without thinking twice. I hope I was some sort of help for you. If you are a Chiodos fan, or even like them a little, I'd recommend you listen to this album. You'll love it. // 10

Comments

[AVApunk18239]

first comment!!go chiodos.i really liked this album its so unique its really good if u dont compare it to its last album.my fav songs are Is It Progression If a Cannibal Uses a Fork?,I Didn't Say I Was Powerful, I Said I Was a Wizard,Teeth the Size of Piano Keys,The Undertakers Thirst For Revenge is Unquencable.honestly i liked alls well that ends welll better.but u never no it may grow on me.its just so far from wat i expected. i was expecting hardcore not nightmare before christmas soundtrack?o well.....alls well that ends well.haha

[C&C Magik]

i may have to check this out, ive thought chiodos was pretty good before, maybe this will push me to fan status.

[lisagabe]

meh.....

all my buddies love chiodos, im more of a metal guy. that singer has mad talent though.....

[I Walk Alone]

I love this album. Absolutely amazing.

[Khamphoumy]

i can't listen to all's well that end's well after hearing the new album

[QuantumMechanix]

I still havent heard it but it sounds good=)

[Seth Shadows]

mmmm I like a bit of their music.

I'm more... not so chiodos...

*rocks out to bodom*

[Nor'Easterbass]

in the pre-album release interviews with the guitarist, i got the impression they were gonna be way more metal. Now they have tons of piano in the songs and a few thrash-y riffs here and there? idk, i haven't really checked out the songs other than what's on their myspace, but i still might get it...idk...

[Comeback Kiddd]

go to purevolume.com and search them. wow the songs ive heard are awsome. i think im gona pick this up

Checked.

[goal91]

it's amazing.
best album since on letting go by circa survive.

[mr_pajamarama]

the best buy where i got it only had one copy. i've been listening to it non-stop. i can't wait to see them preform the new songs live. they did 'the undertaker's thirst for revenge in unquenchable' at warped, and it was amazing.

[devinbryndel]

They have one of the best sounds out now! So original no one can copy it! I also like the singer's side project Cinematic Sunrise! check them out! they got songs on there purevolume!

[sum41freak8733]

ya i deff. check this out , also been listening to alot of the sounds of animals fighting lately , anthony greene + craig owens = ****ING SICK !!!!!

[Infamou$17]

I would probably like it if Craig Owens didn't have the world's most f***ing annoying voice. Ruins the whole album

[kpo]

goal91 wrote:

it's amazing.
best album since on letting go by circa survive.

Like that was AGES ago, right?
Don't like the new Chiodos. I miss the good old days where they stayed to their Michigan roots...now they're huge.

[RickGardiner]

sum41freak8733 wrote:

ya i deff. check this out , also been listening to alot of the sounds of animals fighting lately , anthony greene + craig owens = ****ING SICK !!!!!

I can't agree more! The Sound of Animals Fighting is truly amazing. I'm gonna listen to a few tracks of this CD before I pick it up though, I'm iffy with Chiodos.

[zachH]

Chiodos is amazing. Great record by a great band!

[Guitarist132]

goal91 wrote:

it's amazing.
best album since on letting go by circa survive.

I think you meant juturna?

I like chiodos old stuff a lot better

[bassbeat77]

good cd... their previous disc was better though... especially the guitar work... but yeah this one is good too.

[RainBeforeDawn5]

come on UG team...the piano song is intensity in Ten Cities...the Wizard song is very hard

[kaalplaysguitar]

yeah the cd is aight theres too many slow emo parts but its not as good as the last one which was amazing

[Side Effect]

I really like this one more than Alls Well That Ends Well. I feel it just "flows"

[antileet]

well, to stop this one sidedness of the ratings, i feel that the album is lacking in real originality...

[Carltonium]

im not a big fan of chiodos, i know some of the members, the singer is an ******* and a half...which may contribute to why i dont like them, but id rather listen to grand funk railroad than them if i stick to Davison, Michigan roots

[aggiefan33]

Agreed with antileet, plus Craig Owens is NOT a good vocalist

[boyan89]

ive heard 4 songs from this album i love what i hear so far and the guitar work has improved! and that piano is beautiful!

[XcoreBluesMan]

sorry i had a nice chuckle of seeing "brutal" and "chiodos" in the same sentence, sorry guys but singing and screaming with a "dark, moody" undertone underneath isnt very original at all and uh oh theyre throw a wrench into the propellor by including piano...and sweeps, a sweeping solo, how...amazing it almost makes me want to call it "brutal"

[Xx_Bruce_xX]

Seth Shadows wrote:

mmmm I like a bit of their music.

I'm more... not so chiodos...

*rocks out to bodom*

of course
no band can beat bodom.=]

but this new chiodos album compared to alls well....this ones BORING

Checked.

[Profesorhawk]

not as hardcore as all's well, but there are some great tracks, WELL DONE CHIODOS!

[nickel3t]

i enjoyed this album and I also liked the slow emo stuff that the guys put in..."Intensity In Ten Cities" has to be one of the best slow emo songs I have heard in a long time

[swansareroadkil]

i absolutely love this album.
but!
i think some of the lyrics are terrible.
and the rest are genious
example: i wish that i could tear the skin off of my face and ballroom dance with the cartilage of my nose..
thats just one of a few examples however

[fiendcracker]

wow... might have to buy this one! (i am forever afraid to buy cds because of atreyus new bs that they call an album) i must say, i was moved to tears by atreyus death.

[UltraMegaChickn]

Infamou$17 wrote:

I would probably like it if Craig Owens didn't have the world's most f***ing annoying voice. Ruins the whole album

dude...wtf? how does his voice ruin the album? if you've actually heard the cd, than you would know that Craig is pretty much the star of this, and his vocals ****ing rock!

[rodgab3]

amazing album, the guitarist (jason) if a freakin genious man. ive seen them 5 times live already, they put on some CRAZY shows, and the songs sound a WHOLE lot better live (the new ones). great band!

[boyan89]

let me say something FOR THE LOVE OF GOD Chiodos isnt emo and their not screamo either their more hardcore with a hint of metal and well their just not emo!

[DevilWearsMatt]

This album was kind of a letdown. Theres a handful of songs that are good, Undertaker..(best song on the cd) and uses Shakespears All the Worlds a Stage perfectly..then the acoustic intro in Intensity in Ten cities?..is good but killed by the rest of the song..too much of an MCR feeling. The last 30 seconds to Teeth the Size of Piano Keys is the best part on the cd..the rest of the cd is not heavy, not metal, not anything we anticipated, although its played well, its just a different approach for the band which is totally fine. The thing that keeps me listening is the piano, it saves some songs..gives it a chilling feel. Derrick uses the same double bass line throughout the whole cd, the bass line is almost non existent..the guitars are good..and Craig is just Craig..could break glass at some points but can scream at others..he needed to scream alot more in a few songs (Cannibal Uses a Fork) mainly..but i give this cd a 5 out of 10.

[dancezackdance]

chiodos has gotta be my favorite band. but this cd was so bad. it really depressed me and it really works me up when i listen to it. ive listened to it through maybe twice maybe i need to listen to it more? idk but where to start.. the vocals were terrible on this cd. i love craig but this was just bad. idk how someone could say hes improved "and this sugggggessssstion" i cringe every time i hear it.. he tries to hard to sound all articulate or something but he just needs to stick with the high voice. and the whole dark theme sucks. the last album was hard but at the same time beautiful. this isnt either one.. its softcore orchestral string instrument blabhlakdblkjf were not in flipppin pirates of the caribbean i cant stand it.i agree with devil wears matt. the only good part on the whole cd was the last 30 seconds of Teeth.. its the only chiodos sounding segment on the whole cd

[quietimeating]

great CD, different sound from the older ones but still great. much like A7X and City of Evil, i'm sure this cd will sell the most copies and have plenty of fans but the "hardcore" fans will be pissed off by a lack of screaming.

[alec1027]

chiodos SOLD OUT! god they are in my top 3 favorite bands and this pissed me off. they are to popish now. and then the FEW screaming parts there are arent even craig ownes. god this cd made me sad. i still love them crazily. ill just keep listenin to AWTEW

[alec1027]

quietimeating wrote:

great CD, different sound from the older ones but still great. much like A7X and City of Evil

please you fag. never ever ever ever comepare chiodos with those ****ing gay ass shitty bands

[tralala13]

I'm glad Craig laid off on the screaming a little. Very glad, in fact. Screaming ruins your voice after a while, and I would be sad to see him bow his vocal chords since his singing is beautiful.

This album is amazing.

[tralala13]

fiendcracker wrote:

wow... might have to buy this one! (i am forever afraid to buy cds because of atreyus new bs that they call an album) i must say, i was moved to tears by atreyus death.

(claps) Atreyu's new album is garbage.

[tralala13]

tralala13 wrote:

fiendcracker wrote:

wow... might have to buy this one! (i am forever afraid to buy cds because of atreyus new bs that they call an album) i must say, i was moved to tears by atreyus death.


(claps) Atreyu's new album is garbage.

The reason is because it's just... not as real as it was before anymore. It's too compressed sounding.

[Give_em Hell]

Infamou$17 wrote:

I would probably like it if Craig Owens didn't have the world's most f***ing annoying voice. Ruins the whole album

you ****ing retard! go to hell you dumbass cocksucker! craig owens is definitaly the best singer i've heard youre stupid as a tard

[AchillesCore]

i like it, its different.
but its not even close to alls well that ends well.

[Avenger wL]

alec1027 wrote:

chiodos SOLD OUT! god they are in my top 3 favorite bands and this pissed me off. they are to popish now. and then the FEW screaming parts there are arent even craig ownes. god this cd made me sad. i still love them crazily. ill just keep listenin to AWTEW

you're obviously too stupid to understand the difference between selling out and just going through normal changes. every band changes as the member grow older and more mature. maybe you'll be lucky enough to become mature one day. oh yeah, most if not all of the screaming parts are craig. you should see them in concert before you spew your random bullshit everywhere.

[Shlecht]

this is easily one of the most original, catchy, heart-felt albums ive ever invested in. chiodos did an amazing job advancing and maturing their sound, leaving their scene-ish/emo music behind and coming out with music that can be praised by any fan of this type of music...with the mix of ballads and heavy songs. im extremely impressed, and i seriously did not expect such stellar music quality when i was about to acquire the album. couldnt be happier.

[qwikfngr]

This is a FUCKING AMAZING album!!!! Craig Owens opens up to some more intense vocals "Is it Progression...?" and the guitars hit a new level of ferocity abandoning the hardcore two-steps for symphonically aranged metal flavorings. drums are as normal smashing away in startling grooves and the lyrics.... please!!!!.....I could go on and on...

[Sorrows]

I agree this album is ****ing amazing!!!
They did soften it up and it sounds pretty damn good.
They did a way better job with thier vocalists and with the rythem guitar going along it is just amazing!

[Thapumpkineater]

I gotta admit some stuff on this album is catchy. Progression,Teeth,Perception and Undertaker are best songs on the CD....The rest...I'm not gonna even say it cause you are all gonna freak out.

[Killingthecat69]

i enjoyed the album.
its definitely different than the others.
and the people above are right.
craig does barely any screaming at all.
just look at the little book in the album if you can't see them live
it tells you who does screaming in whatever song.
i think the guy from thenumbertwelvelookslikeyou
does some screaming in one song.
the album is definitely catchy.
but the first guy to write the first review is stupid.
intensity in ten cities is the piano song :]
i liked this band before and i definitely like them now.
i think they did a terrific job.
and they didn't sell out.
because they're not all over MTV

[shroomhound]

wow. all these review said that it was awesome. the review in Metal Hammer suggested that it completely sucked balls. They gave it 2/10. Might have to have a listen just becuause of the difference of opinion.

[Silverstein X]

this cd was awesome. love it

[xCoilx]

hm.so are these guys worth checking out?

[ticklemeemo]

The singer kind of ruins it. He has the same problem as the guy from Saosin, they don't change their pitch much. He sings nearly everything with the same note. Everything else is sick though, except for some of the lyrics, they're just too emo for me. And yes, Chiodos are emo.

[filthylittleboy]

Im freaking glad this band ISNT generic hardcore, because most of the genre is every uhm... untalented... anyhow!

I love the new album, I'm such a metal head, but i sing power metal, so I can really appreciate the guys voice! It's so great!

[.6.bullets.]

I definitely buying this album. I sampled the songs on iTunes, and they are very promising.
I saw Chiodos on RTOC last year, and they gave a very energetic, fun perfromance. Although Owen's vocals get a little annoying if you listen to the songs too much, they're a great band. He is a good vocalist, nonetheless, and their song titles are interesting.
Overall good band, nice guys.

[JessicaGonzo]

Great Band. But their old stuff is better.

[Infamou$17]

Give_em Hell wrote:

Infamou$17 wrote:

I would probably like it if Craig Owens didn't have the world's most f***ing annoying voice. Ruins the whole album




you ****ing retard! go to hell you dumbass cocksucker! craig owens is definitaly the best singer i've heard youre stupid as a tard

Maybe his voice is so high because people like you who are clearly all over his d**k are biting too hard. Get real, frigs.

[death_rider]

I think its veeery stupid that someone wouldn;t like a band because they don't scream. Come on...

[JordanLennon]

death_rider wrote:

I think its veeery stupid that someone wouldn;t like a band because they don't scream. Come on...

someone actually told me they hated this album because there wasn't enough screaming. I wanted to punch him in the head. I never liked this band but after this album I'm a fan.

[Jawkster]

This album owns. I loved it when I first heard it, like 3 months ago.. their sound is kinda catchy but pretty damn awesome too.

[Rosseta Stoned]

pretty good band, but what i really appreciate from them is their amazing singer. I heard them play a song of theirs acoustically, and their singer belted out some pretty amazing notes.

[BradKohl]

ticklemeemo wrote:

The singer kind of ruins it. He has the same problem as the guy from Saosin, they don't change their pitch much. He sings nearly everything with the same note. Everything else is sick though, except for some of the lyrics, they're just too emo for me. And yes, Chiodos are emo.

First off, Saosin's singer has an amazing vocal range (You obviously haven't seen them live), and Chiodos isn't emo, although some of the vocal lines sound emo. This is kinda like when PTH came out with Kezia and ppl called them emo because of one vocal line that wasn't matched with sick metal guitars and brutal force.

[]\/[R. EM0]

they are very emo, and the singers voice is a little high, when my bro first heard them, he thought it was a chick. but yeah, they have a couple good songs on this cd, but nothing great. i havent heard the other one yet, but it was supposively better.

[archangelseren]

UltraMegaChickn wrote:

Infamou$17 wrote:

I would probably like it if Craig Owens didn't have the world's most f***ing annoying voice. Ruins the whole album

dude...wtf? how does his voice ruin the album? if you've actually heard the cd, than you would know that Craig is pretty much the star of this, and his vocals ****ing rock!

they arent that great they are just really damn high. its not too horrible tho i spose its ok

[niejel]

Infamou$17 wrote:

I would probably like it if Craig Owens didn't have the world's most f***ing annoying voice. Ruins the whole album

I bet my girlfriend your voice is worse. ^^

[monkeysoup]

This cd was such a let down. When I first heard about a new chiodos cd a few years ago, I was so excited that I preordered it. After I listened to it I was extremely depressed at how bad it was. It didn't sound anything like them. I only liked probably 3 of the songs 1 of them being "Teeth the size of Piano keys." I liked how they took a different approach and added violins and stuff but they did that for like every song which was retarded. Also Craig's voice was pissing me off in a lot of songs where he tried to be really dramatic sounding. I give the album 6/10.

[Chazasul]

Am I the only one horribly disappointed with their new direction?

[!normajean!]

Chazasul wrote:

Am I the only one horribly disappointed with their new direction?

pretty much.
i love their new stuff.
its fun to listen to AND its actually pretty original.
i hope their next cd is like this whenever they write another.

[punkforlife93]

I think it's good definitely, and original, but sometimes it seems like the guitarist just learned sweep picking and is playing with it like a new toy.