Released: August 31, 2010
Genre: Metal/Nu-Metal/Alternative Rock
Label: Reprise
Number Of Tracks: 12
Disturbed's Asylum isn't bad enough to cause the listener any permanent damage, but surely something needs to be done in the music industry to prevent bands from treading the line between tried and tested and just plain boring.
AsylumFeatured review by: UG Team, on september 03, 2010 17 of 31 people found this review helpful
Sound: Other critics have been taken in by Disturbed’s claims to a new sound, or at least something new, different, creative even. This is very much the case... for the first two or three tracks. One of those is an instrumental track, and that is hardly circumstantial. Is it the absence of frontman David Draiman’s voice, or is Remnants merely an innocently misleading beginning to an album of mediocrity?
The title track works well, reintroducing the listener to what sounds like a rejuvenated Disturbed, fresh and ready for the presentation of a new album. Indeed, the bass guitar riff which initiates the song is impressive; unfortunately, the song lasts for at least two minutes too long, and the music sounds like the backing track to just about any Disturbed song features on any of the last three albums.
Infection begins with a rampant guitar riff, which threatens to gallop, or even make the transition to furious tremolo work. Instead, it resorts to a standard David Draiman chorus. Much of the promise here is found in traces, particularly in some of Donegan’s guitar work. This is much in evidence in the chorus of Warrior, when Donegan manages to add a little extra to the tired and expected chorus. Much of Draiman’s vocal work is tired, restricting the Donegan, Moyer, and Wengren to working towards his vocal talents. This is a natural thing for any band to do, but in Disturbed’s case, the natural tendency to working to a vocalist’s talents is unrelenting, excessive, and restricting. Dogging Disturbed are questions of the band’s vitality, relevance and innovation. Aside from the slight redemption gained through The Animal, Disturbed has failed to answer these questions with any authority. In other news, Sacrifice almost threatens to be Disturbed’s Walk, before cementing itself as a minor success on an album of such monotony. // 5
Lyrics and Singing: An undoubtedly talented vocalist, Draiman’s delivery cannot be faulted if evaluated in a narrow sense. Sadly, he has long failed to push his own boundaries in what he does with his talents. He over-relies upon his critically acclaimed rhythmic voice, and even his distorted bellowing. In danger of becoming a one trick pony, Draiman needs to step it up in time for Disturbed’s next effort.
Lyrically, we’re looking at a lot of the same material that Draiman has explored before. He draws upon a variety of personal feelings, most notably, the Holocaust (Never Again). It would be wrong to question Draiman’s sincerity in writing the song, but it is always hazardous when contributing to an issue as well documented and contributed to as the Holocaust. In the event, perhaps it is refreshing to hear Draiman’s direct approach to the topic. From the title of the song—Never Again—to the passion and fury as Draiman sings “You dare to tell me that there never was a Holocaust, you think that history will leave the memory lost?” It might not be subtle or smart, but Draiman gets his point across without the frills and skills of many of his contemporaries. It works well on Never Again, but perhaps Disturbed would benefit from someone with a little more poetry and lithe to their song-writing. // 6
Impression: Disturbed has delivered another album whose songs could just as easily have made it onto any of the band’s other albums. A tried and tested formula is all very well, but Disturbed needs to offer better next time round. There is a fine line between tried and tested and just plain boring. // 5
Asylum
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unregistered, on september 03, 2010 5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Sound: Asylum is Disturbeds fifth album. Arguably their strongest album, yet it keeps that familiarity of Disturbed in it. Some songs seem to have that "I've heard it before" sound. Songs like Serpentine, crucified, and leave it alone are the major contributors to that factor. The guitar work is amazing, Donegan stepped up his game, and really brought it to the next level. The drums and bass really bonded together and provided an exceptional rhythm section. But even though the instrumental work is outstanding, Davids voice seemed to be the same throughout the album. // 8
Lyrics and Singing: Lyrically this album is outstanding. All the songs have this dark edge to them, that really show a maturation in the band. According to David, theyre alot more straightforward and not as cryptic as they used to be. My lyrical standouts are The Animal, Asylum, Sacifice, Innocent, My Child, and the Warrior. The Warrior is a Indestructible-esque type pf song lyrically. Another war based song, this one not as miliatary related, more based on the warrior inside. The sound of the vocals fit good with the music. But it seems like David really just kept to being his cryptic self for his vocals, not much new to the table vocally. // 8
Impression: This album stands out compared to the other albums, not one song I didn't like. The most impressive songs are The Warrior, Innocent, The Infection, The Animal, and Asylum. I love the advancement instrumentally, and the lyrical amazingness. I don't like how there isnt much variation in Davids voice. I downloaded so it can get lost, so I'm willingly stuck with it. // 8
Asylum
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Smokinjoerules1, on september 03, 2010 3 of 9 people found this review helpful
Sound: Many Disturbed fans were sceptical about this album, left wondering if the sound that made Disturbed so awesome would still remain...? It did thankfully! Asylum doesn't exactly stretch to newer broader horizons, but stands as more of an 'Indestructible' part 2, as it has a very similar feel to their previous album, which isn't a bad thing, it is after all what made Indestructible so good. David Draimen provided us with some information on the album before its release saying "It's still recognisably Disturbed, but the lyrics are more direct". He was correct.
The style hasn't changed whatever, songs like The Animal have that trademark Disturbed electronic intro along with Remnants the albums opener.
01. Remnants: a great opener, not what Disturbed usually do, that being an instrumental lead guitar piece leading onto the title track, Asylum...
02. Asylum: a cracking track in all fairness, sounds like no other song they've ever done, with some cry baby effects added on the guitar.
03. Infection: not an amazing track, more of an album filler than an actual hit.
04. The next Indestructible! It sounds like Indestructible a lot in terms of guitar riffs but the lyrics and verse structure are completely different to it. An excellent tune!
05. Another Way To Die: their first pre-release song, sounds better along with the album than when I heard it as a pre-released song for some reason. Great solo and catchy verse!
06. Never Again: put it this way, I hope they never release a song like this ever again! (no pun intended) The only appalling song on the album.
07. The Animal: probably my favourite on the album, its opening is awesome and blasts into a great riff and overall song!
08. Crucified: probably another album filler nothing special about it.
09. Serpentine: fairly good, a bit more than an album filler, but not fantastic.
10. My Child: a strange and spooky 'heart beat' intro, leading to a pretty good song overall.
11. Sacrifice: another album filler, probably the best of a bad bunch.
12. Innocence: ends on a good note. // 8
Lyrics and Singing: Typical Disturbed lyrics: Spooky, haunting, evil, catchy and entertaining! Draimen's voice only falters on Never Again, in which he sounds like he's rapping rather than singing. Lyrics are more direct on this album rather than riddly. Best songs lyrically are probably: Warrior, My Child, and The Animal. // 7
Impression: Indestructible was a hard album to follow, there's no doubting that! They've managed it, but ONLY managed it. I think the grass is still greener in the coming years for Disturbed, even though their success definatly peaked at Indestructible. I did notice on this album that there were less eerie electro intros like on Indestructible, Haunted and Inside the Fire (songs from Indestructible). This album culd've gone further, but simply didn't.
However the album still has its fair share of good and very good songs, despite a bit of criticsm. Life long Disturbed fans will probably have mixed thoughts about it, but for it is just simply, a good album. If I lost it or it were stolen, I wouldn't rush to buy it again, but in time I probably would. // 7
Asylum
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unregistered, on september 03, 2010 3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Sound: For this album the band came through with yet another mind blowing album, the sound was very well done and it was put together in a way that any Distubed fan would continue to know Distubed is never going to change. David continues to tear up the vocals while increasing the intense experience of Dans guitar skill. The singles released for this album did not do it justice. This is truly well put together album. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics of the songs are well written, but does not top the way the instruments sound. I am quite impressed none the less. I am very happy to see the band has not changed the lyric style as a lot of bands are starting too, they still are about real issues, or stuff people can relate too. They make you really think and if you can try and relate this can be a fantastic experience. // 8
Impression: Disturbed really came through with an incredible album, instruments to me beat out almost everything, but Davids' voice almost acts as another instrument and really pulls it all together. I say for anyone who likes Disturbed this album will be more than you were expecting, it really is incredible. Top 3 choices of songs would have to be Warrior, Innocent, leave it alone. These songs as you will see each have a very different sound, but showcase the variety in Disturbed over the years.
I would purchase this album as the deluxe edition because the live music featured (for anyone who has seen them live) will bring you back, and the people who haven't this will make you want to see them live. // 9
Asylum
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Jailbreaker, on september 13, 2010 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: Disturbed... That band can't be compared to some other bands like they do in today's music. This band is really different. They have their own style and they force it through years. Their riffs are so simple, but the thing a lot of fans like all over the world is The Voice Line.
Just think about some song from "Indestructible", "Facade", "Indestructible", "Divide"... They all have great voice lines. The sound of the new album is pretty much the same like in the "Indestructible".Maybe this album should be called "Indestructible 2", because a lot of thing is attached to last album (there is even a song called "Warrior" that is with lyrics and riff really similar to "Indestructible" song). The material they gave us at the end is really good, but because I, with the rest of the fans, watched You Tube videos about band's "Greatest album ever" I expected a lot more than just the same album wit a couple of changes... // 7
Lyrics and Singing: As I said, voice lines in all their song are magnificent. But as years goes by the voice is becoming "something" that is not needed in metal. I was listening to this album over and over again, but I just can't feel the power of Draiman's vocals that was there before.
The lyrics are good, best are in "Another Way To Die" and "The Animal" but the thing I like the most is when Draiman says: "Are You Ready?" in "Warrior", that is the only moment when I feel that he wants to take me to his dark world but... Draiman, you can do it better. // 8
Impression: Disturbed is the band I'll always listen. When I just want to do headbanging or walking dark streets of the city, I put some of their song on my MP3 player, you can feel their desire to make you feeling awesome. "Asylum", "Another Way To Die", "Never Again", "The Animal"... They are all great songs but it's just like they didn't want to go any further. They just need to stop promoting new albums and just record them the best way they can and I will be satisfied. // 8
Asylum
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mramazing818, on october 13, 2010 0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sound: Since the esteemed members of UG.com have delivered such scathing reviews of this album, I felt it was necessary to contribute an alternate point of view, after all, every accused needs a defense. Disturbed's Asylum was released in August of 2010, after 10 years together as a band. While not their masterpiece, this album is nothing to be ashamed of.
The sound of this album is exactly what allows it to stand among Disturbed's other work without fading into the background. Certainly, it does not depart from style very far, but there is a degree of innovation here. Remnants sets the stage very well, and Asylum follows it with equal vigour. This is some of guitarist Dan Donegan's best work, in my opinion. He has mastered the art of multi-tracking himself on guitar, and his electronic additions well earn him the title of "The Dan Donegan Orchestra," as the band sometimes refers to him. "Serpentine" is a track I feel is particularly noteworthy in this regard. The Animal, Warrior, and the surprise U2 cover, "Ishwilf" are all songs showcasing Donegan's superb ear.
9 for remaining true to style while creating music with genuine impact. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: Lyrics on this album are nothing special. Aside from a few tracks. I admit, other than a few tracks which I intend to point out, this is effectively standard fare Disturbed. Many songs tend to blend into a schmozzle of dark musings, but there is potential here.
"The Animal" is a shining example of this. David Draiman's intensity is unrivaled, and the song paints a bloody, gothic, poetic picture. Sure, it's a werewolf song. Somehow, it still works.
"Another Way To Die" is scary. Particularly when combined with the video, it is a disconcerting awakening to the consequences of our actions as an industrialized society. Mixing barked verses with an anthemic chorus, this song is an excellent lyrical contribution.
Other songs I like in terms of the lyrics are The Infection, Warrior, and the bonus track, Leave it Alone. The album gets a 7 lyrically because as I said, aside from these few, the others are nothing new. However, David Draiman is nothing if not emphatic, and manages to keep the monotony in check. Mostly. I like him as a singer. // 7
Impression: Now, the overall impression. In my humble opinion, this album is more than worthy of a full playthrough or five. I've listened to it a great deal since it came out. Disturbed have carved themselves a niche in the genre of metal, and they have proven themselves capable once again. In fact, I actually listen to Disturbed more than Ozzy! There! I said it! Despite this album's somewhat lackluster filler tracks, it's still a decent piece of work. My favorite songs on the album are as follows: Leave It Alone, The Infection, Another Way to Die, and Warrior. I would buy it again if I found myself out of possession, and I recommend it to any and all fans of Disturbed. My overall mark for this album is an 8. Let the flamers come. // 8
Asylum
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opeth714, on september 07, 2010 0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Sound: Disturbed are a band with a huge amount of experience, and a pretty good back catalogue... So why have they started writing boring, unenthusiastic music? Especially as Asylum was hyped up so much as being better than anything else they had done... Frankly I think they have not pushed anything, and have created a most uninspiring album, in all areas. I have been a fairly stable fan of disturbed over the years, but have never taken them particularly seriously, and even so I can't say anything really good about this album! Of course, if your a massive disturbed fanboy, this is probably the best album to date, but add some perspective, and you get what is essentially boredom... // 5
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics and songwriting have not changed... I think its good that the band have got their working formula, if bands didn't have one, they wouldn't have any direction, but Disturbed have crossed the line, and turned a unique sound into a boring one. The lyrical themes are the same, not much to say about that, but the way David delivers them, feels like he's tried way to hard, which makes him sound tired and lazy... And is it me, but I swear he used to be a pretty good singer? There isnt much of that to be found on this album (the occasional parts of course, but they are lost in the mediocrity).
The instruments are guess what... ? The same as always, nothing special, and I know the band can do a lot better! I like the breakdown bit (until the vocals come in) at the end of innocence, but nothing else really stands out... // 4
Impression: The album only compares to the others in the way that every song could easily be the last filler track for each album, the one that everyone skips... It seems like I've ripped the band apart on this review, so I will say that being disturbed, they are still a good band, they just have really let their reputation down with this album. I really can't find much positive about it... If it were stolen I would not buy it again, but go and buy a copy of Ten thousand fists... Oh, and did they accidentally put a U2 cover on the end of the album, what is that? // 5
I didn't enjoy this album much. Just a couple of songs. Back to the days of their older stuff for me. I guess I'll always have Indestructible to love. The U2 cover is nice though.
I did not enjoy this. They really bring nothing new to the table. Although there's no denying the "angry workout session" potential this album has, if you're just chilling with your iPod, nothing about this album makes you want to listen to it more than anything else Disturbed has ever done. And I call that, a fail.
[quote=blommen]except Dio had ****loads of talent, and actually made music that was... you know, good.[/quote]
Draiman has a load of talent, and he does write good music (Believe, TTF, Indestructible, anyone?). It's just he didn't apply it very well in this album.
I was disappointed that the album turned out like this, I was very excited for this one...
man just wow what a let down i listened to every song just waiting for it to be something not even new just something i could listen too and drift away into guitars and drums but instead i get this crap and i say crap because their better than this i dont care what your thoughts or views are we all know they are better than this
This album was a solid Disturbed album but, like stated above, nothing new. There isn't one song which makes you want to listen it over and over again.
I agree with everything the UG team said, Disturbed has been making Ten Thousand Fists over and over for the past 4 years and it got boring BEFORE Indestructible
What I really wanted to see from Disturbed was them finally stepping out of their shell and doing something daring, taking themselves away from their tried and true methods and seeing if they could make something brilliant and different
I listened to one track and realized this was not the case, hopefully if Disturbed doesn't do SOMETHING about this by their next album they will fade into obscurity, because they've outstayed their welcome at this point
I like this album, they are one of the bands that are great the way they are, but then again I don't see a need for all my favourite bands to keep changing style drastically. I can see how they have evolved over their back catalogue and how there skills increase but in the end if I want to listen to another style of metal I will listen to a different band, if I want to listen to Disturbed I'll listen to them.
[quote=blommen]except Dio had ****loads of talent, and actually made music that was... you know, good.
Draiman has a load of talent, and he does write good music (Believe, TTF, Indestructible, anyone?). It's just he didn't apply it very well in this album.
I was disappointed that the album turned out like this, I was very excited for this one...[/quote]
i agree. Disturbed has so much talent and they have good music, just nothin new. they really need to stop trying to make a new Ten Thousand Fists-like album and just go with what they feel. thats one negative thing about Disturbed. when i listen to them, i feel nothing in me but hate and id like to hear more from Draiman that sounds like Darkness did. i like a bit of softness in a metal band. i like to feel my music, not hear it.
extremely dissapointing. They've been remaking ten thousand fists for the past 4 goddamn years. Why can't they try something new. I've been saying that i won't bother with these guys anymore if their new album sounds the same as the last. And it does. So i think they've lost a fan here.
When bands stick to their own style, they become boring...When bands try new horizons,they become sell outs... Conclusion : The world is full of amazingly dumb retards
When bands stick to their own style, they become boring...When bands try new horizons,they become sell outs... Conclusion : The world is full of amazingly dumb retards
Same conclusion I came to. Listen to what you want and don't try to argue with them lol
When bands stick to their own style, they become boring...When bands try new horizons,they become sell outs... Conclusion : The world is full of amazingly dumb retards
Fine, I wrote the first review, but still I struggle to comprehend how the other reviewers have given this album more than a 5. I felt my 5 was generous.
Fine, I wrote the first review, but still I struggle to comprehend how the other reviewers have given this album more than a 5. I felt my 5 was generous.
Because it is all based on personal preference, perhaps?
When bands stick to their own style, they become boring...When bands try new horizons,they become sell outs... Conclusion : The world is full of amazingly dumb retards
+1
Musicians just can't do anything in today's world that won't get bashed by the general public..
Now I love disturbed and I know what they can do as a band... but this album was lame. It sounded like they just put a bunch of songs on it that were not good enough to make the cut for Indestructible.
I gave it a 5. It's not because it sounds just like the other ones (which would have been great compared to this). It is because nothing on this album grabbed me, at all, like so many songs off all their other albums.
When bands stick to their own style, they become boring...When bands try new horizons,they become sell outs... Conclusion : The world is full of amazingly dumb retards
This is not always true. People are way too likely to call bands sell outs when they go in new directions but as a band you have to progress to survive. An example of this would be linkin park making Hybrid Theory over and over for 4 years... Oh wait.
But in all seriousness Disturbed doesn't have a unique enough sound to be able to repeat themselves over and over and over and over
When bands stick to their own style, they become boring...When bands try new horizons,they become sell outs... Conclusion : The world is full of amazingly dumb retards
When bands stick to their own style, they become boring...When bands try new horizons,they become sell outs... Conclusion : The world is full of amazingly dumb retards
This is not always true. People are way too likely to call bands sell outs when they go in new directions but as a band you have to progress to survive. An example of this would be linkin park making Hybrid Theory over and over for 4 years... Oh wait.
But in all seriousness Disturbed doesn't have a unique enough sound to be able to repeat themselves over and over and over and over
Whether you realize it or not, you're agreeing with 5MinutesAlone. He said bands will often get criticized by their fans when they attempt to broaden their musical horizons, which you then repeated. He wasn't addressing the survival of a band that changes their musical style.
Also, Linkin Park only made 2 albums in that 4-year period that sounded like Hybrid Theory, and one of them was, believe it or not, Hybrid Theory.
man just wow what a let down i listened to every song just waiting for it to be something not even new just something i could listen too and drift away into guitars and drums but instead i get this crap and i say crap because their better than this i dont care what your thoughts or views are we all know they are better than this
Wow, longest run-on sentence ever.
Don't mean to be a grammar Nazi, but damn.
I don't want Disturbed to not sound like Disturbed but you've still got to progress... which Disturbed haven't since 10000 Fists... which I love. Since then they've put out two Albums that only have one good track on.
In the case of Asylum is "Another Way To Die" for me, but I'm still not going to waste £8 on one track.
Really boring album, they should have put it out as B-sides album to Indistructible. They definitely need to do something, even if it will be selling out. I prefer going a bit softer, like on Believe. In my opinion, everything clicked on that album, and I consider it my favorite Disturbed album.
man just wow what a let down i listened to every song just waiting for it to be something not even new just something i could listen too and drift away into guitars and drums but instead i get this crap and i say crap because their better than this i dont care what your thoughts or views are we all know they are better than this
Wow, longest run-on sentence ever.
Don't mean to be a grammar Nazi, but damn.
lmao. thats pretty funny.
but yeah. honestly, i can see why this album would be disappointing. you dont want to hear the same stuff album after album. because then youd just listen to older albums. you buy new albums to hear new material. To experience a bands progression. The album has some awesome riffs and the instruments themselves sound good. But the way its all put together sounds so rehashed.
I don't think I'm gonna check this out. I really liked Indestructible but even that got old for me, I think I just grew out of Disturbed over the last few years and I guess this is just more of a reason to do so.
I heard a few tracks early and thought it was going to be a huge letdown, but then I finally got to listen to the whole thing and loved it. Ok, we're back to something sounding like Believe, lets see if we can get back to the sickness in 2-3 years
a handful of the songs sounded identical of those from indestructible and ten thousand fists. most of these reviews fail at the rating the album according to the rating system on UG
I was even sick of hearing what seemed like the same song over and over again when I saw them play last summer. This is just too much of the same sound. It's just BLAH metal...
When bands stick to their own style, they become boring...When bands try new horizons,they become sell outs... Conclusion : The world is full of amazingly dumb retards
I can name plenty of bands that have stuck to their style for multiple albums and still received a positive response from critics/fans. Hell, Metallica practically made the same album 3-4 times in a row and fans loved it. The problem is that Disturbed is repeating a formula that wasn't really that great to begin with.
I dind't really like it. I thought it was a serious step back from Indestructable. The riffs weren't terribly interesting, there was a lack of guitar solos, which made the previous album shine a lot more, and the choruses sounded very cut and paste.
Avenged Sevenfold slaughters these guys... Disturbed is nice once in a while, but 1 run through the playlist and I'm sick of them.. I could truly listen to Avenged all day... because they're ****ing talented and interesting.. just my opinion though.. and I'm not taking disturbing drugs..
Avenged Sevenfold slaughters these guys... Disturbed is nice once in a while, but 1 run through the playlist and I'm sick of them.. I could truly listen to Avenged all day... because they're ****ing talented and interesting.. just my opinion though.. and I'm not taking disturbing drugs..
A7X's new stuff is far worse than anything off of this album. To be honest, they have never held a candle to Donegan or Draiman. Shadows can't sing, Synister Gates is over rated. Sorry to burst your happy bubble.
Something that a lot of people here apparently don't get is that a band can stick to their own style of music while continuing to evolve. It's possible to keep "feel" while improving technique, lyrics, and songwriting in general. Of course, I don't mean to cite Disturbed as a good example of this. Because they're not.
Avenged Sevenfold slaughters these guys... Disturbed is nice once in a while, but 1 run through the playlist and I'm sick of them.. I could truly listen to Avenged all day... because they're ****ing talented and interesting.. just my opinion though.. and I'm not taking disturbing drugs..
A7X's new stuff is far worse than anything off of this album. To be honest, they have never held a candle to Donegan or Draiman. Shadows can't sing, Synister Gates is over rated. Sorry to burst your happy bubble.
I can't stand Avenged Sevenfold one bit. I used to LOVE Disturbed back with the Sickness and Believe. But seriously Donegan is nothing special Synister Gates is alot better and yet he doesn't strike me as impressive... Sorry to burst YOUR happy bubble.
Ya know, I don't consider Disturbed (or Avenged Sevenfold since someone brought them up) especially talented. They're really not terribly innovative. However, since the UG Team usually has such terrible reviews, I'm tempted to go out and buy this album just to show how much I disagree with UG reviews.
A7x have some good songs. I really enjoyed "buried alive" Off of their latest album. But then again this isn't about Avenged sevenfold is it?
Seriously though what is wrong with Disturbed? They just don't seem to change their sound, they're pretty good and Draiman has a good voice, but they just don't seem to go with it.
man just wow what a let down i listened to every song just waiting for it to be something not even new just something i could listen too and drift away into guitars and drums but instead i get this crap and i say crap because their better than this i dont care what your thoughts or views are we all know they are better than this
Wow, longest run-on sentence ever.
Don't mean to be a grammar Nazi, but damn.
lmao. thats pretty funny.
but yeah. honestly, i can see why this album would be disappointing. you dont want to hear the same stuff album after album. because then youd just listen to older albums. you buy new albums to hear new material. To experience a bands progression. The album has some awesome riffs and the instruments themselves sound good. But the way its all put together sounds so rehashed.
Yea the grammar nazi was funny, also funny how you responded by bad grammar yourself. Do you know what a comma is for?
When bands stick to their own style, they become boring...When bands try new horizons,they become sell outs... Conclusion : The world is full of amazingly dumb retards
what i was thinking
however i think that bands should make some small changes
we're not asking them to completely overhaul their style but those changes make the band interesting and fresh
like Opeth are one of my favorite bands because they can play pretty much any style of good music but they still have their trademark feel
[quote=blommen]except Dio had ****loads of talent, and actually made music that was... you know, good.
Draiman has a load of talent, and he does write good music (Believe, TTF, Indestructible, anyone?). It's just he didn't apply it very well in this album.
I was disappointed that the album turned out like this, I was very excited for this one...[/quote]Indestructible was shit everything recent from this band is shit. They used to be good but they need to change it up hats why I love A7X people may call em sellouts but they keep their fanbase and get new fans as well.
CydoniaKnight95 wrote:
however i think that bands should make some small changes
we're not asking them to completely overhaul their style but those changes make the band interesting and fresh
like Opeth are one of my favorite bands because they can play pretty much any style of good music but they still have their trademark feel
And that's what Disturbed needs to get more towards is the point I think. You need to allow your music to speak for itself, not speak strictly to what you think your fan base wants.
I saw then a few weeks ago... Dramain sounded winded, but it was a decent show. As for their music, Idk, they may have peaked. They do what they do and they do it well though.
people need to stop bringing up a7x just cause theyre playing with disturbed. a7x is a better band but still not amazing. disturbeds best was probably believe or the sickness and a7xs best is either waking the fallen or nightmare (nightmare in terms of new a7x, and wtf in terms of old). both singers cant sing right live. donegan is nothing special, synyster cant play good creative leads anymore, both bassists are horribly average, and the drummer for disturbed cant hold a candle to the rev and cant even go near portnoy. disturbed has a rehashed, boring sound and a7x's overall sound just plain sucks.
When bands stick to their own style, they become boring...When bands try new horizons,they become sell outs... Conclusion : The world is full of amazingly dumb retards
100%.
People don't know what they want, they just know that they're never happy with what they have.
Personally, I've seen a marked improvement in every aspect of the band, aside from Draiman's vocals, in every album they've put out.
Outside of his singing, I've liked the progress the rest of the band has made.
These are a trademark of the idiotic comments braindead fans are making.
This obiously shows a really great maturation from the guys in disturbed. Its got the old disturbed sound, but this album is greatly different from anything theyve previously done. This is the best disturbed album so far.
When bands stick to their own style, they become boring...When bands try new horizons,they become sell outs... Conclusion : The world is full of amazingly dumb retards
wow why did this album get such a low score? i thought the album was amazing; but yea there were a few songs that could've been better (like Never Again, and Sacrifice). there was quite a few incredible songs tho. idk, just my opinion tho :P
is it just me or is scoring an album a 5.3 just a little odd? I mean at first I thought it was the average of the other reviews. But that's surely not the case. I really want to listen to an album that's rated 5.5 and see if I can tell the difference. This person must take their reviews SERIOUS. I mean I guess it will be useful for someone who's like "I WILL NEVER LISTEN TO AN ALBUM THAT RATED UNDER 5.21!"
is it just me or is scoring an album a 5.3 just a little odd? I mean at first I thought it was the average of the other reviews. But that's surely not the case. I really want to listen to an album that's rated 5.5 and see if I can tell the difference. This person must take their reviews SERIOUS. I mean I guess it will be useful for someone who's like "I WILL NEVER LISTEN TO AN ALBUM THAT RATED UNDER 5.21!"
I agree with very little in these reviews and posts. I, personally, think the album is outstanding. The fact that so few people can appreciate the band for what they are and expect them to be something they're not is just astounding. I don't disagree that the music had room to be stronger, but I'm very happy with the album, as is.
When bands stick to their own style, they become boring...When bands try new horizons,they become sell outs... Conclusion : The world is full of amazingly dumb retards
How can a band like Disturbed possibly sell out? They're already the epitome of radio-friendly hard rock.
Another problem is that Dan refuses for some reason to go below Drop C tuning. I know blah blah blah you can write a billion songs in one tuning but it could change their sond a little bit. I heard the titled track and already thought it was more of the same.
Minor changes would definitly help. Heck Fear Factory has done synchopated fast triplet or temolo riffs for almost 20 years and most of their stuff still interests me because they can make it different.
this album is so minuscule to The Great Misdirect, its so bland and REPETETIVE REPETETIVE REPETETIVE REPETETIVE REPETETIVE REPETETIVE REPETETIVE REPETETIVE REPETETIVE REPETETIVE REPETETIVE REPETETIVE
this album obviously isn't their best work but its still good, there are plenty of songs that i could listen to over and over again on this album. But people aren't taking into account the fact that indestructible came out just 2 years ago and asylum needed to be released at least next year in order for them to work out ALL of the kinks, however i still enjoyed the album
Disturbed has a lot of talent. They really do...but, im tired of every single one of the guitar riffs sounding the same or the songs being built like every other one. its so boring and unoriginal. i dont think it deserves a "Ten Years of Disturbed" for this
I do like a few of their songs. But as i said, we've heard the same thing over and over. Its gotta change up somehow
This album was a solid Disturbed album but, like stated above, nothing new. There isn't one song which makes you want to listen it over and over again.
Well for me there is. The Infection is so good. Great riff, cool verse, awesome chorus and one wicked solo. How can you go wrong with a song like that?
So far, I think the album has not much new to offer. If Disturbed want me to keep following them, they should bring on something new to the game. There are still some pretty good tunes on this one though.
what the hell happend here? I bought this album and loved it, i come over here to UG, and people think its a new a7x album! GOD! Bring your hate where it belongs people!
My expectations were met and honestly i'm NOT mad at all for this reason-- Indestructible was a tough act to follow. Like, that album had some of their best guitar solos. Lyrically I like it more than Ten Thousand Fists. On the other hand, this album has textures from both Indestructible and TTF (Asylum sounds like a sequel to Inside the Fire, especially if you've seen how the music video ends). The song which the lyrics caught my attention the most was Crucified and The Infection. Their cover of I still haven't foundwhat I'm looking For was pretty cool although weird.
To be completely honest, i find Disturbed boring these days, it's always more of the same with those guys. I mean, i'm all for bands staying true to their sound, but bloody hell there does need to be SOME development.
Ten Thousand Fists got me really hooked on Disturbed, and I enjoyed parts of Indestructable. I got the limited edition of Asylum on its release date, and man was I disappointed. Judging the entire disc and not each individual song, this album is not even worth getting in my opinion. Apart from the single the only decent song on this album is "The Animal".
If a band releases the same album again and again, why would you buy the new one when you can just listen to the older ones? The only significant change in sound between albums disturbed has had was from the sickness and believe. After that, it was the same thing for the most part. Sure, Indestructible had a slightly darker tone to it, but thats about it.
Changing sound is not selling out by the way. Selling out is producing the same album over and over to make money. You'd think artists would want to evolve, mature, and push boundaries.
meh, its more music from my favorite background music band
seriously, i dont think ive ever truly loved a disturbed song...i wouldnt turn it off if it came on, but then again i wouldnt be the guy to put a song on in the first place
the sound of any 'new' disturbed song suprises me as much as when a zakk wylde does a pinch harmonic
formulaic band is formulaic... which is a shame because if they varied what they do a bit they could be very good, instead of just "yeah.. they're alright"
I like it. It's as much the same as Slayer's albums are to each other, and Slayer is worshiped on UG. Which is weird, because Disturbed is a much better band.
people need to stop bringing up a7x just cause theyre playing with disturbed. a7x is a better band but still not amazing. disturbeds best was probably believe or the sickness and a7xs best is either waking the fallen or nightmare (nightmare in terms of new a7x, and wtf in terms of old). both singers cant sing right live. donegan is nothing special, synyster cant play good creative leads anymore, both bassists are horribly average, and the drummer for disturbed cant hold a candle to the rev and cant even go near portnoy. disturbed has a rehashed, boring sound and a7x's overall sound just plain sucks.
Such BS, A7X sound the same live as on CD. He might not be a great singer but they are a great live band.
This album was a little boring but Asylum, The Infection, Never Again, and Warrior are all not bad and Crucified, The Remnent, and The Animal are good. 7.5/10
Just need more passion in it.
Having seen both A7X and Disturbed, I will vouch that both bands sound great live..
Disturbed has been and will most likely always be my favorite band, they were my first concert back in '06, on the Music as a Weapon III Tour.
I happen to absolutely love this album, it reminds me of Believe in a lot of elements, and that is by far a very good thing. Believe was my favorite album, but I think Asylum may just take it's place..
I think Never Again is the best song on the album, it has a lot of energy (In my opinion) and just keeps it going the whole song.
I like this album, they are one of the bands that are great the way they are, but then again I don't see a need for all my favourite bands to keep changing style drastically. I can see how they have evolved over their back catalogue and how there skills increase but in the end if I want to listen to another style of metal I will listen to a different band, if I want to listen to Disturbed I'll listen to them.
definitely agree with freighttrain, Disturbed is great as they are with the interesting drum/bass rhythms, vocals & grunts, and cool guitar riffs. They have always had a mix of strong singles and filler tracks, and so does everyone else (even the Beatles had less popular filler tracks). I'm not sure why the UG review is so negative??
Also, after watching the 'Another Way to Die' music video with the lyrics about pollution and totally screwing our future, I have to say that that song was pretty powerful! Check it out on the disturbed site or youtube
If a band releases the same album again and again, why would you buy the new one when you can just listen to the older ones? The only significant change in sound between albums disturbed has had was from the sickness and believe. After that, it was the same thing for the most part. Sure, Indestructible had a slightly darker tone to it, but thats about it.
Changing sound is not selling out by the way. Selling out is producing the same album over and over to make money. You'd think artists would want to evolve, mature, and push boundaries.
This... really. I can't say I care one way or the other about disturbed, nor have I heard much of their work, but I can agree on this. If a band sounds the same in every song (IE Dragonforce... they haven't changed a bit) they aren't showing much of their talent. I do understand, however, that each individual song and album has its own unique features, no matter how few, and has its own value. Changing your sound isn't selling out unless it's meant to increase income.
people need to stop bringing up a7x just cause theyre playing with disturbed. a7x is a better band but still not amazing. disturbeds best was probably believe or the sickness and a7xs best is either waking the fallen or nightmare (nightmare in terms of new a7x, and wtf in terms of old). both singers cant sing right live. donegan is nothing special, synyster cant play good creative leads anymore, both bassists are horribly average, and the drummer for disturbed cant hold a candle to the rev and cant even go near portnoy. disturbed has a rehashed, boring sound and a7x's overall sound just plain sucks.
Such BS, A7X sound the same live as on CD. He might not be a great singer but they are a great live band.
This album was a little boring but Asylum, The Infection, Never Again, and Warrior are all not bad and Crucified, The Remnent, and The Animal are good. 7.5/10
Just need more passion in it.
every single time ive seen a live video of them or anything on tv, they have done nothing but suck
give the band a break. their last four albums were spectacular. i don't think they'll ever make an album to match Indestructible but every band comes across a rough album or two. Asylum's an okay album but i'll agree its nothing special
Who ever reviewed this post was high. I'm so to say but a lot of the users are too. You guys, it's still Disturbed! Nothing changed! And music dosen't have to change to be good! This sounds just like their old stuff, just more mature. I think the UG Review is a little one sided also. I give the album a 9.5 for everything that Disturbed trys to keep in music today. BTW LadyGaGa sucks...
so what the majority is saying is that bands like metallica are genius for creating load/reload? and not "stickinh to the same" haha i swear no band can win when morons are saying this kind of s**t
I like this album, they are one of the bands that are great the way they are, but then again I don't see a need for all my favourite bands to keep changing style drastically. I can see how they have evolved over their back catalogue and how there skills increase but in the end if I want to listen to another style of metal I will listen to a different band, if I want to listen to Disturbed I'll listen to them.
So all in all I think it's a decent album
You're the only one with any sense man. people argue and complain that a band sounds the same..well its their style of music. when Megadeth made Risk look what happened. Not many people liked it (although I did because I enjoy acoustic guitar). And if disturbed suddenly went all acoustic or changed to rock instead of metal people wouldnt be happy like they say, instead they'd make reviews and complain of how they've lost their sound. If you want a band to change its style then you obviously can't like the band much. As long as they keep delivering awesome riffs like they do, I'll always like disturbed, and all their albums. Every1 else can **** off and go listen to a7x. they change style for every ****ing song.
This album is blah! They need to take their time next time around for the next album. It seems like they're getting complaicent. Just spitting out an album, then touring, touring, then spitting out an album...etc, etc.
Woah woah woah! Wot the HELL is wrong with all you people!!? Yes 10000 fists was very good, but Indestructible sounded NOTHING like it and was even more awesome!! Asylum also sounds NOTHING like fists. The song Asylum sounds like no other song theyve written, wot about the animal, my child, warrior, innocence ther all good songs. I thought Disturbed fans wud have mixed reviews on this album but this takes the piss!! Are you all so narrow minded that u want to compare it to ttf constantly!?
And to the guy who wrote the UG review, have you listened to the album past track 6 at all?? It's like reading summat in kerrang mag, they said this was ther best material then gave it 3 stars :S, ****ing idiots!
I'm sorry but Disturbed are still delivering, yes it the same sound, but its the sound that made them as awesome as they are.
Peace.
I like this album, they are one of the bands that are great the way they are, but then again I don't see a need for all my favourite bands to keep changing style drastically. I can see how they have evolved over their back catalogue and how there skills increase but in the end if I want to listen to another style of metal I will listen to a different band, if I want to listen to Disturbed I'll listen to them.
So all in all I think it's a decent album
You're the only one with any sense man. people argue and complain that a band sounds the same..well its their style of music. when Megadeth made Risk look what happened. Not many people liked it (although I did because I enjoy acoustic guitar). And if disturbed suddenly went all acoustic or changed to rock instead of metal people wouldnt be happy like they say, instead they'd make reviews and complain of how they've lost their sound. If you want a band to change its style then you obviously can't like the band much. As long as they keep delivering awesome riffs like they do, I'll always like disturbed, and all their albums. Every1 else can **** off and go listen to a7x. they change style for every ****ing song.
Thank you! you and freighttrain are the only ones here that ive noticed that seem to have any sense!
crucified has that Believe feel. Asylum has that Indestructible dynamic and The Infection's intro reminds me of Decadence form Ten Thousand Fists. Lyrically, I feel I can relate to this one more than the others with exception to Ten Thousand Fists. I want them to do a Deify Obama remix.
I have to agree with Smokinjoerules1 here, now i knew there would be mixed reviews on this album, but like he said, Indestructible and Asylum are NOTHING like 10,000 fists. Now yes, this album does deliver the same sound that Disturbed has brought to us for the past 10 years, but hello people, that's what they are known for and what brought us together under them. This album in my personal opinion is amazing, just like every one of their albums. Songs i can relate to and just blare in my car and make my day that much better. I like the fact they aren't becoming sell-outs and are sticking to the sound that made them who they are. I'll stick behind them no matter what.
I have to agree with Smokinjoerules1 here, now i knew there would be mixed reviews on this album, but like he said, Indestructible and Asylum are NOTHING like 10,000 fists. Now yes, this album does deliver the same sound that Disturbed has brought to us for the past 10 years, but hello people, that's what they are known for and what brought us together under them. This album in my personal opinion is amazing, just like every one of their albums. Songs i can relate to and just blare in my car and make my day that much better. I like the fact they aren't becoming sell-outs and are sticking to the sound that made them who they are. I'll stick behind them no matter what.
When bands stick to their own style, they become boring...When bands try new horizons,they become sell outs... Conclusion : The world is full of amazingly dumb retards
Reviewing music is a very sketchy process. People's opinions regarding music, in general, are all going to vary greatly. If I would have read the reviews before listening to this album, I probably would have not liked it as much when I actually heard it. As I listen to this album, I hear a band who may have a relatively similar sound throughout all their music, but I could listen to all of their albums through a million times and never get bored. My opinion on this band is that they are one of the best bands out there right now, still holding true to their sound although new influences may show themselves. Disturbed continues to deliver with this excellent album. Draiman, don't be put down by these reviews, you will always have fans out there who can't wait for the next album. I know I can't!
In my opinion, Disturbed is much like AC/DC, every album, every show, and every video sounds exactly the same. But it kicks ass every time. Kinda like the Three Stooges also, same thing over and over again but its good.
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