Release Date: Jun 3, 2008
Label: Reprise
Genres: Heavy Metal, Alternative Metal, Post Nu-Metal
Number Of Tracks: 12
With much of the discussion since 10,000 Fists focusing on the next step for Disturbed, Indestructible heralds a definite continuation of the band’s previous album. In short, the ominous artwork ensures that the listener knows Disturbed means business.
IndestructibleFeatured review by: UG Team, on june 06, 2008 6 of 12 people found this review helpful
Sound: Dan Donegan’s recent review with Ultimate-Guitar.com incontrovertibly sheds some light on the mindset with which Disturbed approached this album sonically. Attributing the album’s darker vibe to singer-David Draiman’s-'string of bad luck’, songs as ominous Haunted certainly corroborate such claims. Having said that, Donegan’s assertion is hardly maintained throughout the album; Disturbed continues to retain the pop sensibilities that were first employed on Ten Thousand Fists. Somehow, guitarist-Dan Donegan-is able to write drop-C tuned riffs that are heavier than the lead of a somewhat nuclear-resistant container, while retaining a great sense of melody, not to mention a substantial awareness of what the rest of the band is doing. It is he, alongside Draiman, who provides much of the melody to Indestructible.
Although not as immediately accessible as Ten Thousand Fists, Disturbed’s hooks are not limited to the vocal aspect of the band; Disturbed is one big fishing lure, and with the new album featuring on UG, it could yet catch the biggest fish in the pond. // 8
Impression: Disturbed has not come on in leaps and bounds since the release of Ten Thousand Fists, and despite exploring more sinister territory with Indestructible, the formula remains largely the same. Consideration should be given to whether or not Disturbed has the sustainability of bands such as Metallica, Iron Maiden, and Pantera. Paramount to unremitting success is for Disturbed to persist with creating a niche in the market. However, the next album shall have to supersede both Ten Thousand Fists, and Indestructible for Disturbed to really fulfil what is, to an extent, still latent potential. // 7
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Fool Dominhated, on june 06, 2008 9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Sound: I say first that this is not my favourite genre of metal, try to be as objective as possible, however I gave high ratings for this album, because I think it is one of the best exponents of this kind of metal, but I could be wrong about this. “Indestructible” the new album of the American super-group Disturbed, is perhaps the best album that the band has ever done, "perhaps" because if it is the best album of the band, thinking the previous awesome albums, it is for little. This is because the band has managed to eliminate, in part, the only problem he had in previous albums, the similarity of sound (not considering the hits as "Prayer" etc.), which ran through every album, such as the hammering sounds serious and heavy, which did seem a little like all the songs at first listen, of course phenomenon that disappeared with a more careful listening. In “Indestructible” this problem is in part disappeared, the album since the first listening feels the deep difference between the songs, this thanks to the work done by the band, which has included elements that embellish and make particular almost all the songs, as the siren and the sound of helicopter in "Indestructible", or the sound of the bell and the sound of thunders in "Haunted", the police sirens in “Divide”, etc. Regarding the band, as usual every single member of the band has done an excellent job, starting from the voice of David Draiman, ranging from a melodic voice to a voice almost growl, is to say just awesome, like the backing vocals of John Moyer, every song is interpreted to perfection; regarding the sound, since guitarist Dan Donegan that exceeds with frenetic solos or atmosphere’s solos in every song; the other two members, John Moyer (bass) and Mike Wengren (drums), make a great. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: In "Indestructible" the lyrics follow the path of the previous album (also known by its cover), the issues are critical of society, politicians who govern us and people who do not have the courage to fight this oppression; the lyrics trying to incite people to wake up and rebel (obviously awaken and rebel at the level of consciousness, not at the level physical-material, namely we must not give birth to a new French revolution, but be aware of what surrounds us). Also unlike the previous album, "Indestructible" there are also lyrics concerning the private life of the band, which first had never happened, as the lyric of "Inside the fire" which, according to guitarist Dan Donegan, "It's about a girl he [vocalist David Draiman] was in a relationship with. She's committed suicide, and he just has the voice of the devil over his shoulder trying to provoke him to take his own life to join her again, because the only chance for him to be with her again is if he takes his life. We're not condoning suicide off of this, it's just more of the temptation to join a girlfriend that was very confused and messed up and wanted out." Also for the lyrics, the band has done an excellent job. // 9
Impression: As I said before I believe that "Indestructible" is perhaps the best album done by the band so far, as have improved in all respects. Finally another great album for the American super-group. A delicious incredible for the fans of Disturbed. Recommended for all fans of heavy metal and alternative metal. // 9
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ClassicDrmr1898, on june 18, 2008 2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Sound: Disturbed is one of those band's that's easy to hear. As soon as you hear one of their songs, it clicks instantly that this is Disturbed. This album is definitely no exception because, for the most part, these songs are typical Disturbed songs. However, a few of their songs this time around do throw in a lot more with mixed meter in it. A good example of this is the title track, Indestructible. I think it's pretty cool that they can throw this in. Another thing that's new about Disturbed in this record is the increased use in electronics. There's a lot more electronic sounds in this record than any other Disturbed album I've heard. This is good for some songs, but for some it's not so good. I like the use of it for the song "Inside the Fire", but not so much for the song "Perfect Insanity". For this CD, Disturbed doesn't exactly re-invent the wheel, but they stick with what's made them so recognizable in the first place. // 8
Lyrics and Singing: A quick note: if you want to learn the lyrics to this CD, you're gonna need to look somewhere other than the booklet. The lyrics are on it, but they're in extra-small print. Of all the songs in this CD, the one with the hardest-hitting lyrics is "Inside The Fire". Those of you who have seen videos of this song probably already know what it's about, but for those who don't, it's about suicide. Now I know what you're thinking, typical hard-rock emo suicide song, but this song is a lot creepier. The lead singer, Dave Draiman, sounds evil in this song. It's chilling. A few of these songs chill me to the bone every time I hear them thanks to the combination of music and lyrics in these songs. The ones that are the best in my opinion are "Torn", "Haunted", "The Curse", and "Inside The Fire". Ironically, the title track is the song with the worst lyrics in my opinion. It's something that I probably could have written. It's pretty simple. Overall, the lyrics in most of the songs are pretty good and work to creep you out, which I'm sure is what they were aiming for. // 7
Impression: A lot of the songs on this album may sound the same as to other stuff Disturbed has done, but this band doesn't exactly need to change to stay popular. Their style is one all their own, thanks mostly to the sound of the lead singer's voice and the crazy guitar riffs. If you can't get the album and can only get one song from it, get "Inside the Fire". There are a couple dud songs on here though, so be warned. I will say this is my favorite of all Disturbed's albums, and that's saying something considering how great "10,000 Fists" was. This is a must-have for any Disturbed. Although I will say that anyone who doesn't like Disturbed, this album won't change your mind. // 8
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unregistered, on july 11, 2008 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sound: Some of the songs are new material compared to other disturbed albums. Especially the guitar; in almost every song, there is a guitar solo. On their other albums, the guitar is only featured on a couple of songs. The music was prepared much better than previously before. Although, some tracks from indestructible are very similar to the rest. But the rest are brand new, fresh disturbed songs. You can feel the power and adrenaline just listening. // 10
Lyrics and Singing: All of the songs have a deep meaning behind them. For example, 'Inside The Fire' was written after the singer, David Draiman, had dealt with someone who had committed suicide, and his thoughts afterward. Many of the songs are very powerful. In 'Indestructible', the lyrics show how confident someone is in war. It is also mentioned in 'Divide', that someone is a ruling person and at a level that towers other people. The powerful words are pure strength and confidence. // 9
Impression: There are many songs that are incredible and beat the previous 'top Disturbed songs.' There is some repetitive rhythms, but a great job in preparing and delivering new sounds to the already amazing Disturbed library. Overall, very energetic and powerful material to jam out to. Go forth and bang your head. // 9
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kdownes, on june 20, 2008 2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Sound: I first heard this album on their UG profile and liked it enough to go out and buy it, which is rare nowadays. I hadn't really heard any Disturbed before now, except Stricken and Down With The Sickness, so I am not entitled to say whether or not this is their best work or not, but in my opinion it is very good. I'm still listen to and liking the songs, which is a good sign. Alright, lets start from the top:
01. Idestructible - grabbed right from the start one of my favourite songs on the album, I love his voice on this track especially, reminiscent of Stupefy or Voices. A tidy riff and great groove. Also, a really nice guitar solo.
02. Into The Fire - great intro, falling into a very tight groove, if there is one thing that Distrubed can do, it's groove. Fantastic vocals and catchy chorus.
03. Deceiver - unlike many of the other tracks on the album, this one did not grab me from the start. It seems to drag and fall off the beat every now and again. Nice, but not great.
04. The Night - one of my favourite riffs off the album, unfortunately not one of my favourite songs. The chorus vocals are very good and the guitar work is fantastic, another great groove. Pretty good solo.
05. Perfect Insanity - ah, stereotypical Disturbed intro, the drum beat. Some great vocal ah ah ah ah ahs at the start, what drew me to Disturbed in the first place. If only the riffs and music was as good as the vocals.
06. Haunted - fantastic song, one of my favourite on the album. The intro is fantastic and the riffs are brilliant, a tight groove. Fantastic vocal work as well.
07. Enough - well, drums again, reminded me of Down With The Sickness. I originally liked this song, but quickly tired of it. Repetitve, but a nice groove.
08. The Curse - another song that has a pretty ordinary intro, and the rest of the song doesn't improve. Not even the fact there is a guitar solo is enough for me to like this song.
09. Torn - don't like this one at all. Not saying anymore.
10. Criminal - oh yes, my favourite song at the moment. Love every second of it, vocals and music. Especially the bridge.
11. Divide - probably the heaviest song on the album. Great song.
12. Facade - great intro riff, but dies off as the song goes along. Not bad, but not great either.
And then there are the four live bonus tracks. Stricken, Down With The Sickness, Stupefy and Just Stop, all personal favourites. A great album, I thought. A solid effort. // 8
Lyrics and Singing: Oh God, do I have to talk about the lyrics? I swear my 12 year old sister could write better lyrics. I'm going to be incredibly harsh, because I value lyrics as much as music, and no matter how great the vocals are, the lyrics are plain shit. I'm sorry, but it's true. Just take the first song. "Another reason /Another cause for me to fight/Another fuse uncovered/Now, for me to light". I mean, come on. Look, the lyrics are rubbish, that's all you need to know. Juvenile and weak. Simple. Which is a big disappointment cause the music is really good. // 2
Impression: With this album, Disturbed have turned out a solid dose of hard rock, with some elements of techno or whatever you want to call it mixed in. It may not be one hundred percent original, but I was singing along to some of the songs and they get me pumped, especially Criminal. David's vocals were what drew me to Disturbed to start off with. Who could forget it? Sheer brilliance and it rings out in the song of Indestructible. And it is good to hear some guitar solos, even if they are few and far between. It is a pity that the lyrics are so weak, but I'll live with it. I would recommend this album to anyone who loves a good groove or hard rock. I greatly enjoyed it. // 9
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Runeon12, on may 11, 2010 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: The sound of Indestructibe was flawless, probably the best of any Disturbed album yet, but there was more melody than rock. Disturbed is slowly starting to move away from their original evil guitar playing, dark drumming, harsh vocals, and psycho bass playing, to more melodic type songs. Get back into gear Disturbed. // 7
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics of the songs on Indestructibe are slowly moving away from the themes in their other songs. As Distubed's albums began to progress, their evil themed songs started becoming not-so evil. Perfect Insanity and Inside the Fire were the closest things to dark and evil, but Perfect Insanity was a remake, so that just leaves Inside the Fire. Facade was about a girl who was tormented by her lover. Indestructible was about war and survival. The Night was about, well, surviving the night. And Divide, well, what the hell was that about? // 6
Impression: My overall impression of Indestructibe (apart from my previous reviewing of the album) was pretty good. Although they stuck to melodics on this album, they still kept their rock theme, and they're also still there. David Draiman seemed to be stressing his voice move on this album than on Ten Thousand Fists and Believe. I found Perfect Insanity and Facade the highlight songs of the album, even though they had NOTHING do with the classical Disturbed. Keep on rocking! // 9
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Drool_Mouse, on february 27, 2009 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: This album is pretty much the stereotypical Disturbed sound. I mean, it's good, and enjoyable, but not necessarily amazing. It's a bit less of their older style, from "The Sickness" but it is obviously Disturbed, by David Draiman's voice, and the guitar work of Dan Donegan. I was pretty excited for this album to come out, but I think it fell a bit short. // 7
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics themselves, are decent at best. I mean, there is a lot more focus on relationships gone wrong on this album than on "Ten Thousand Fists" or even "The Sickness." Which isn't necessarily a problem, it's just a bit different from the regular Disturbed lyric vault.
As always, David Draiman's delivery of the lyrics is extremely impressive. It is still strong, and powerful, but skillfully, it's not much a stretch or progression from what he has already done. Not that I expected too much expansion, but I was left wanting more after listening. // 8
Impression: Overall, this album fell short of my expectations. It was enjoyable, but it feels like a lot of the songs are just fillers between the few good stand-out songs. Too much filler. Some notable songs are: "Indestructible" "Inside the Fire" "Deceiver" and "Perfect Insanity." I love the Disturbed sound, and everything about it, but I do wish there was more of a stretch, more of a progression about the music on this album. If it were stolen, I'd more than likely buy it again. // 6
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mqsand2112, on february 04, 2009 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: Quite possibly the best album out by Disturbed so far. An amazing piece of musical talent blended togeether to continue the story started by Ten Thousand Fists. The sound of this album for most of the songs have an evil minor tone to them and helps us remember why they are called Disturbed. One of the best things about this album is that it grows on you and you can develop a very deep respect for what Disturbed has accomplished for themselves. The sound can be constructive giving the singer plenty of room to work arund and on to themain melodies of the songs. The best song sound wise is The Night. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: Lyrically this album interested me becauseit is open for opinoin and can convey many messages other then just one. There were a lot of thoughts on lifes many problems and what people do or have done to make life worse. For instandce the song Divide focuses on having to run away from the law and it is about what happens when you get into serious trouble. There are a lot of things to think about when you listen to this album. The lyrics also represent a struggle to obtain freedom in our life. Very moving set of lyrics on this album, and the best song lyrically is Haunted. // 9
Impression: Disturbed sticks out in my mind because they are so hard to classify as a specific genre, which makes their music so much more intriguing. Some would say that Disturbed is an Alternative band but I am leaning toward heavy metal, and there is a substantial difference. This album, I believe closes the case. Most of the songs on the album are heavy metal songs and can easily be noted so. Great album overall and I love Disturbed's singer, he is good, very good. This album could be the pinnacle of the band, best song overall is The Curse. // 9
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Reviewer Jordan, on november 11, 2008 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: The Sound of this band is Outstanding. their songs don't only entertain you, but it hooks you. no matter how long you listen, The songs never get old!! Dan Donegan (lead guitarist) really spices up the band with his great chord combinations, his great solos, and his creativity into each song. They show that they put a lot of hard work into each song they've created. Very little of Disturbed songs I couldn't listen to 5 times in a row. Each CD, or even song, has it's own special talent-showing, creativity, unlike some bands that each song can sound exactly the same, like AC/DC and DragonForce (my own opinion). although AC/DC is my favorite old band, (and disturbed is my favorite new band), I have to admit that a lot of their albums sound exactly the same. // 8
Lyrics and Singing: David Draiman has some serious talents in both his singing sound and his lyrics. In most of his songs, his voice is normal, not very heavy, and then he mixes it up by making his voice deeper/more heavy. that's what really catches my interest. his lyrics really match up with the song. the rhymes are even, and make sense. that can be hard to find in some genres.
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Impression: This album is my favorite by Disturbed, possibly my favorite over all albums! All four albums, (Indestructible, Ten thousand fists, Believe, and The sickness), attract attention. The most Impressive albums would probably be; Indestructible, Inside the fire, The night, Perfect insanity, Enough, and the curse. they are the ones that attract MY attention. I love this album. I listen to it everyday and I'm never bored of it. I also enjoy playing each song. If anything happened to it, like if I lost it or broke it, I would buy it again, beacause it's my favorite album of all.
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aenimafist, on september 29, 2008 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: With their famous stacatto rhythm style, Disturbed definately have their own signature sound. On the title track, Indestructible, the band combines the stacatto style with the vocals and guitars to create a really choppy but interesting song. Inside the Fire is a little more traditional but it was still a good song to add to the CD towards the beginning. I appreciated the band exploring the ideas of using high harmony leads during the choruses of many of the tracks on this record. Now they just need to get out of using the same rhythm for those specific parts of a song. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: A lot can be seen on this album that was seen on Ten Thousand Fists. David Draiman singin' about being pissed at everyone, Bush imparticular, and having to deal with the rubbish of life. David has one of the best and most unique vocal styles on the planet. You could be listening to a song and not know what it is then hear the vocalist and say hey that's Disturbed! It was also pretty groovy that Draiman says the F-word a few times and the album still doesn't get the PA sticker. Ballin'! // 9
Impression: I really liked Ten Thousand Fists and Believe so I think this one comes after those two as far as favorite albums go. None of the songs really stayed with me as much as I wanted them to except for Indestructible, Haunted and The Curse. Those were the best on there. I'm not really into nu-metal anymore either but this band sure has some damn good material. I think they just need to utilize it in a more interesting way. Plus they need to bring that low string up a whole step to standard. I hate drop low string players most of the time. They can just transpose everything up a whole step if they really want the low-end crunch. // 8
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unregistered, on september 25, 2008 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: Hard rock group Disturbed is back with their latest release, Indestructible. Indestructible is Disturbed's third consecutive #1 debut on the Billboard 200, and it remained in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 for five consecutive weeks. Only six other rock bands have accomplished three consecutive #1 debuts, including Dave Matthews Band, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Staind, U2, and Van Halen. As a huge Disturbed fan it is hard to be objective but even as a big fan of them, the album is good. Before the album was released, singer David Draiman claimed the album would be darker, and more fast paced. They definitely deliver in that aspect. Indestructible is a heavier record than their last 2, Ten Thousand Fists and Believe, and it's a solid album.
One thing I noticed while listening to this album is that the drumming has improved. Mike Wengren stepped it up a bit, and on Indestructible the drums are much more complex and faster than anything they've done before. The drumming on the intro to "Enough" is very catchy, reminds me of their famous intro "Down With The Sickness" just a little bit. The music meshes very well together too, as if it is just one powerful wall of sound, like when the guitars in "Haunted" kick in for example. Dan Donegan has really evolved as a guitarist, probably the best in hard rock today, and he can really shred. He writes extremely heavy guitar riffs. It's amazing how in Drop #C he can write such heavy riffs that actually have a sense of melody as well. Their promise of more solo's on this record definitely did ring true. Dan added some new tricks on this album as far as solo's go, such as: finger tapping, some arpeggios, and some whammy bar tricks. Songs like "The Curse" have some cool whammy bar tricks, "Perfect Insanity" has a very fast tapping solo, and the solo on "The Night" is amazing, and has a little bit of everything, alternate picking, sweep picking, tapping, you name it, something for everyone! There's a bunch more songs with solid solo's.
Overall the songs are very catchy, these guys can write some pretty amazing hooks. There are some very heavy parts too, reminiscient of their first album, The Sickness. Such as the pre-chorus to "Inside The Fire", and the intro and bridge to "Deciever". John Mayer has some cool lines too, like the thudding bass line in the verses to "Indestructible", and the groovy bass line in "Facade". Every song offers a little something different. // 10
Lyrics and Singing: Draiman can write some pretty good lyrics. Not great, but not bad either. There are some cliched topics, like war, the troops, relationship problems, etc, things that aren't that out of the ordinary. Although with Disturbed, it is often not the lyrics themselves that can touch you, it is what's behind the words, as a few songs are extremely deep and unique. "Inside The Fire" for example deals with the true story of how vocalist David Draiman once had a girlfriend that committed suicide, when he was about 16. It's about a vision he had, of him standing over his dead girlfriend's body, with the devil behind him, whispering in his ear for him to kill himself and join her. Hence the lyrics "Release your life, take your place inside the fire with her". The closing track "Facade" covers an interesting topic, as it is about a woman who is being physically abused, and can't stand it any longer, as she wants to kill her abuser. "The Curse" deals with some bad luck Draiman has had over the last few years, such as a motorcycle accident, his garage burning down, bad relationships, etc. There are some powerful lyrics on this record. "The Night", one of the stand out tracks on the album, and in my opinion one of the best songs they've ever done, has some great lyrics. Especially the very empowering chorus, "In a world beyond controlling, are you going to deny the savior, in front of your eyes? Stare into the night. Power beyond containing, are you going to remain a slave for the rest of your life? Give into the night."
Overall, some cliched lyrics, yet some powerful, unique ones to make up for it. Draiman delivers the lyrics very well, however. He can scream, like in the intro and bridge to "Deceiver", and he does some cool chanting/screaming in the bridge to "Enough." Of course, he is very versatile and can sing very melodically. During "Enough", the chorus is very melodic, and the vocals are outstanding as Draiman hits some high notes, same for the chorus to "The Night". "Torn" also has some amazing vocal work. Of course, his trademark staccato vocal delivery is still there, along with his signature "wah ah ah" still, such as in the intros to "The Curse" and "Criminal," although it is not something he decides to do as much as he used to. Draiman has a very unique voice, and he is very versatile, whether singing, chanting, or screaming, and anything in-between. His vocals really shine on this record, and make up for some of the songs with weaker lyrics. // 8
Impression: Overall, this record was very good. Probably their best work to date. Retains some elements from all 3 previous albums, and a little bit of new stuff. David still pulls off some amazing vocals, Dan really stepped up his soling and overall playing, Mike pulled off his best work, and John, although you can't hear him that much, has a few cool bass lines. Not perfect, I don't like some of the lyrics, and some of the songs sound like stuff they have done before (like "Torn"). Overall, a heavier, more aggressive album than their previous 2, and definitely darker and deeper. It has elements from all of their previous work. If it were lost/stolen, I'd kill the person that took it and force them to listen to some Britney Spears! I kid, I kid. But I love this album and I'd get another one for sure. Disturbed is back, better than ever. Can't wait until their next one. // 9
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boyan89, on june 26, 2008 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: Once again Disturbed, have returned with a sweet vengeance. They have taken an astonishing pathway to writing the materual on this album. People have always known Dan Donnegan to be a good guitarist, but he isn't just great on this album he nails every song and his solos are truly unique because I can't really compare his style to anyone else's guitar playing. Mike can always accompany the drums and whatever the band is thinking of doing he pounds the living shit out of the drums and the double bass of his has returned glory glory! John has stepped up his bass playing and it really shows on the song Haunted I personally think that is one of the best bass riffs I have heard. The sound was just brutal and metalish sounding more than hard rock. // 10
Lyrics and Singing: David Draiman is a very dark man that is all I can say. Songs on this album are about the soldiers and going off to war and as Dan Donnegan said yes I know he doesn't sing he is all about going to war if it's for a reason and the band supports the soldiers. Some songs are about David's past girlfriends that ended up being demons and the song Inside The Fire is about his past girlfriends suicide, he is writing about how all these thoughts of madness are overcoming him, which turns him to thinking of killing himself. I'm glad there's barely any ow-ow-ow and wa-ah-ah-ah that got sort of annoying. // 10
Impression: I think Disturbed are one of the most original bands out there. Some people tend to disagree but I find that where can you find Dan Donnegan's guitar style or David Draiman's singing no one sounds like this. I can't pick a favourite song on this album all of them are brutal and I find that Disturbed nailed this album to the bone and turned it a masterpiece. I forgot to mention that it sounded like they mixed both elements from TTF with the solos and the more melodic riffage (The Night is an example) amd more dark songs with simple progressions (haunted comes to mind). What is there to hate about this album? If it were stolen I would chase the f--ker who stole probably eat his soul and take back my album! Disturbed keep doing what your doing! // 10
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10kf.iskickass, on june 24, 2008 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: I'll start out and say, I am a Disturbed fan. That said, I can judge music by the qualities I perceive to be good, and by those standards I can say what I feel is good or bad. Is Disturbed's new album as heavy and dark as they said it would be? No, not really. But, there are several key songs that progress their musical talents beyond anything they've yet recorded for the public, and the whole album in general has a different feel to it than any of their previous ones. I know people's biggest nitpick with Disturbed is that "all their music sounds the same" and I have to say, at first glance that can seem true. However, if you have the ear and the patience to get to know their songs, then I tell you truthfully you can hear a great variety and sense of originality from each and every one. This album was excellent in the beginning, got better in the middle, but just after the middle it lagged. Then the last few songs picked it back up again. Favorite song is definitely The Night, I love the dark sounding music and the solo blew me away (imagine ol' Danny sweep picking). Deceiver, Facade, Divide, Inside the Fire, and Indestructible are also high points. The other songs are all good in their own respects, but they don't have that stand out quality that a first listener will pick up on. The absolute biggest thing to point out on this album is that all musicians involved (and especially Dan on guitar and Mike on drums) have improved. Dan's solos fit each and every song (though a couple this time around can seem similar, but The Night makes up for it tenfold) and Mike's drums become a standout point in every song, something to listen to and tap your feet to, instead of keep in the back of your head on autopilot. Only other nitpick is that some of the songs could have used better editing/mixing. That being said, there are also songs that have excellent mixing and editing, so it's hit and miss (worst is the switch from verse to pre-chorus in Inside the Fire, it just sounds unreal). This band has more to prove, and farther to go, and I hope they keep moving in this direction. Yes, I admit I'd love to hear some more varied music from them, maybe a few more metal-heavy songs, and a few more ballad type songs like Darkness. Slowly, but surely, Disturbed is progressing. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: Simply put, you either love or hate David Draiman. I happen to be a huge fan, not because of the inhuman grunts and roars he has in his pipes, but because of his ethnic style of singing and one-of-a-kind voice. After a while the songs start to sound the same, vocally, until you break them down and actually listen to them, and learn the lyrics. Only then can you appreciate what he's saying, and how he sings. If you are one who just skims the songs for something good, chances are you'll miss the finer points. That being said, some of his lyrics come off as cheesy. But, if there's one thing Disturbed is, they are serious. Literally. They have serious lyrics, because they are talking about a serious subject. I don't think you can fault Draiman for having a big vocabulary. Just because he doesn't say f--k every other word, or scream incessantly through the entire song, doesn't mean he is "pompous." He is a smart guy, and has a vocabulary, so don't fault him for it. On the other hand, some of the singular words he uses are starting to show up again and again since Believe. If I was the band, looking for a new sound, or a refinement to the one they have, I would work on new ways to convey my subject, and new subjects to write about. I think Indestructible has every right to it's lyrics, but next album I expect a bigger change. So, short and sweet, Draiman's voice and vocal prowess is excellent, and nobody, no matter how much they hate Disturbed, can deny that he does have a singular talent for how he sings. The downside, some people feel his lyrics are cheesy, and though I myself don't for the most part, those others that do still count. It's just a matter of pleasing yourself and not the masses, and despite popular opinion, I think Disturbed does this and stay true to themselves. // 8
Impression: High points of the album: more, more, more, more solos. You can never complain about more solos. Better and more complex drum work. Always a plus. Bass, the only thing that stood out was the second verse in Facade where he has his own little moment, but I thought it was excellent. Vocals, more of the same, so if you love that, then you're in luck, if you don't, then you know what to expect. Low points: lyrics, however serious, can come off as cheesy to some. Some of the riffs are not as standout as I was hoping for, but others are very much so, so they tend to balance. Overall, kudos the the guys for another top quality release. I will have the best of these songs in my repertoire soon! Last note: I commend Draiman for writing about his girlfriend of years ago, I know that must have been hard, but I feel the song (Inside the Fire) has a positive warning message that is worth writing about. // 9
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djc1993, on june 10, 2008 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: First off, I would like to say that this is one kick-ass album. I got it on Saturday, 6-7-2008 and have listened to it all the time ever since. The guitars are superb. David retains his unique vocal talents in this album. The only real problem I had with the album is that is sounds a little like Ten Thousand Fists and that's not really a bad thing. The drums and bass shine through, but the big showcase is the amount of nicely done guitar solos in the album. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are good, sometimes not the best. At least the songs make some kind of sense. David has written some very dark lyrics this time around and the band's anti-war stance is shown through the title track, "Indestructible". Songs like "Inside The Fire" and "Haunted" really caught my attention with not only the lyrics, but the way David's voice really gets you into the song. // 9
Impression: Overall, the album was great. It took what was good about Ten Thousand Fists and added some guitar solos to make it better. It's not the best album in the genre, but it's good enough to get you listening to it a lot. If it were lost, I would look very hard for it and if I couldn't find it, I would surely buy it again. Tracks like "Haunted","The Curse", and "Indestructible" are probably the stand out tracks and the two singles "Inside The Fire" and "Perfect Insanity" are here to balance out the album. If you don't have it, go buy it! // 9
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Shadow_Hedgehog, on june 10, 2008 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: Disturbed's new CD is indeed a switch from Ten Thousand Fists. Going deeper into lyrical meaning, heavier musical tone, and somewhat cliched topics, Disturbed really strikes a chord with most people on this cd. Dan Donegan finally shows what a great guitarist he is on this album by performing solos like in the songs Perfect Insanity, The Night, and Indestructible. Along with this, David Draiman has grown up lyrically, but we'll get to that in a little bit. In the more recent interview with Dan Donegan, he said that this CD was somewhat based on David's "string of bad luck," an interesting way to put it, this CD definitely has a darker tone to it. While Dan is writing melodic, yet heavy Drop C guitar riffs, David is easily able to make it even better with his singing voice, along with mild portions of his screamo/growl. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: These lyrics may not be as great as his others, but he speaks volumes with them! David may not be the greatest writer in the world, but, with what he's discussing, he's being truthful and powerful with it. Inside the Fire, for example, is about a girl he dated in high school, named Devon, who committed suicide and how the Devil was whispering to him to kill himself too. David is indeed speaking of the darker points in his life and the way he writes them makes you feel how he felt. Again, these lyrics aren't the greatest in the world, but they are full of emotion, as they were meant to be. // 8
Impression: Compared to others, I think it could have been better. But, I love this album, because Disturbed has grown up while writing this. It's so well put together, but, at some points, it does grow tedious. I have no other complaints about this CD. Personally, my favorite parts are the amazing guitar solos that Dan Donegan finally decided to show off. Most of my favorite solos come from my favorite songs which are: Inside the Fire, Indestructible, The Night, and Deceiver. If this CD was lost or to be stolen, I would definitely buy it again. // 9
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Titansfan920, on june 10, 2008 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: In the follow up to 10,000 fists, Disturbed comes out with their new CD "Indestructible". As a borderline fan of Disturbed I didn't know what to expect coming into this one. I have always been a fan of them musically, it's just Drainman's singing that is a turn off sometimes(you know, with all the Ah ah ah's). I am happy to say this is probably Disturbed at it's best musically. Draiman is on with his singing and Dan's guitar playing is superb. It's a big more agressive than 10,000 fists was. But overall, I was really impressed by the sound of this CD. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: This is where I have a problem with Disturbed. As many people point out, they have never really been known to be great songwriters, as their lyrics and songs are usually things that have been sung out before. Still though, songs like Indestructible, which is an anthem for our troops overseas, Inside The Fire, a story of Draiman's ex girlfriend who commited suicide and The Night really deliver. One big thing I was really pleased about personally, which may not mean as much to everyone else, is that there is a lot less of the annoying growls and "Ah ah ah's!" They usually irritate me as they serve no purpose to be in the music. Luckily, they only appear out of place in one song, "Criminal" but even that song is still one of my favorites. But even with all the scrutiny, Draiman is still a really good singer and deliver like few today can and for that I really respect him. // 8
Impression: Overall, I was really pleased with this album and in my opinion it's Disturbed strongest to date. If your a border line fan who isnt sure to get this or not, go ahead and pick it up. You wont regret it. My favorite songs are Divide, Criminal and Indestructible. If someone ever stole this CD and I had a choice of buying it again or leaving, I would definatly go and pick up another copy. it's worth the money. // 10
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Kreuger, on june 09, 2008 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: Heavy yet catchy. That's what I find with this new album from Disturbed. I've never been a big fan only liking a few songs off each album but to me they've really stepped it up. I like every song on this album. I never thought I'd be into their work so much. I have one small complaint more related to the playing. Mike's drumming while good seems to repeat itself at points. It sounds like he uses the same tom-tom patterns throughout quite a few of the songs. I have to say I respect Dan's use of solos. I waited a while to hear him shred because he supposedly did it a lot without having David in the band. When I heard the solos on Ten Thousand Fists I was happy with them and even more so now. I love the fact that he's into solos that fit the song and not just throwing them in for wankery (although the odd parts of a few here do sound a bit like that). When he said in an interview that there would be more solos on this album I was worried he would just wank all over but he's done a fine job keeping it toned down right and delivering a good compliment to each song he put a solo into. // 8
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics seem pretty well thought out and fit well into the music as it should since it's been mostly the same for each album. David's delivery is very to the point and it can make the songs very catchy depending on the style he's using. I am however getting sick of his trademark monkey noise. It was cool when they first come out but it's not needed in every single album. // 7
Impression: This is easily their best album and so far it's become one of my favourites this year. I can't stop listening to it. Almost every aspect is great. I haven't actually bought it yet but I definitely will and if it's lost or stolen I would again too, for sure. Recommended to any current fans of the band and anyone who likes hard rockin' bands. It may not make the elite metalheads turn to these guys but at least I can enjoy it. // 8
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CrossBack7, on june 09, 2008 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: Disturbed is indeed back with the heavier, more musically-tight album known as "Indestructible". There is no doubt that the band has grown musically, as shown by Dan Donegan's new found solos in many of the songs, most noticeably in "The Night" & "Inside the Fire". Mike Wengren has also grown as a drummer, becoming a much more melodic, as well as heavy player. Most of the songs deal with singer, David Draiman's, real life problems and issues, such as "Inside the Fire" being about his girlfriend committing suicide and the devil urging him to do the same. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: David Draiman is no doubt an amazing vocalist. His problem is not the delivery of the lyrics, but rather, the lyrics themselves. As stated many times already, they are a bit cheesy at times, though some songs do have deep meanings coupled with brilliant music, my personal favorite being "The Night". The lyrics do indeed fit the heavy music, as they are all about dark, even depressing subjects. // 7
Impression: The album "Indestructible" is best described as a mix of the more melodic nature of "Believe" and the hard, rending nature of "10000 Fists". The most musically impressive songs on the album are "The Night", "Deceiver", and "Inside the Fire". The only song I was rather unimpressed with was "Divide", due to it's repetitive nature and rather bland music. The thing I like the most about the album is how the group has not grown just individually, as shown by Dan Donegan's solos, but also as a group. Their play is extremely tight and flows together extraordinarily well. I don't know of many bands who could play such intense songs as Disturbed and make them sounds so smooth and powerful. The weak point in the album is, without a doubt, the lyrics. They are certainly a bit superficial at times, the main song showing this being "Indestructible". I would definitely buy it again if it was lost or stolen. My advice to anyone who was interested by the songs "Perfect Insanity" or "Inside the Fire" is to go out and buy it. For those who are already Disturbed fans, why don't you have it already? // 9
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blackgrunge, on june 06, 2008 1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Sound: This band's unique crunchy rhythmic sound that took the world by storm with their first album The Sickness has developed into the heart pounding album Indestructible. If you liked their old stuff like the albums Believe and The Sickness then your going to like songs like Torn and Indestructible on this album but if you favor their newer album Ten Thousand Fists then your going to like songs like Inside the Fire and Perfect Insanity. Disturbed captured the best of their past and their future, multiplied it by 10 and molded it into this latest creation. Even though this new album is the perfect mesh of everything that Disturbed is, they went completely overboard with the gain. During the song Divide you can barely make out what notes their playing because it's more noise than it is music. Overall, though the sound is pretty impressive and the drummer, for the first time since Down with the Sickness, has shown his true skill, especially with the double bass. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: Well, I can safely say that David Draiman has never been able to write lyrics that weren't corny. Like the line from Inside The Fire: "She was taken and then forsaken". I definitely think he could have done better than that. However, the overall meaning of the lyrics has shown true since the beginning. His delivery of the vocals, on this album, are spectacular. He uses the melodic feel from the choruses of songs like Stricken on earlier albums and fuses that with the rhythmic delivery of verses from The Sickness album. As a whole the actual content of the vocals have gone down over the years but the meaning is still the same. // 8
Impression: As far as it's ranking compared to other albums released this year it wasn't everything I expected but it was still killer and it certainly did much better on my scale than the In Flames album A Sense of Purpose. I didn't like all the songs on Indestructible like I have of on previous records but songs like Torn, Indestructible, Inside the Fire and Criminal are still kick ass, but are contrasted by poorly written and recorded songs like Facade and Divide. If I could go back and decide again whether or not I was going to buy it having heard it before hand I would definitely buy it again because who can deny anything made by Disturbed. // 9
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Ready2crashNbrn, on june 06, 2008 3 of 12 people found this review helpful
Sound: Disturbed's new album, "Indestructible", is more of the same from Disturbed. The album's sound is very similiar to disturbed's other albums. One word to describe this album is mediocrity. Disturbed seems to have reached a "Godsmack" type level where every song sounds exactly the same. No song in this album jumps out at you as being more prominent. It's almost difficult to determine when a new song begins because they are so similiar. That being said, the songs aren't bad songs. Although the guitar riffs are not unique and sound reused, they are pretty good. The guitar solos on the album are what stands out the most. If there is any bright spot on the album it is Dan's soloing. Other than a few good solos, the album is very forgettable. // 6
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics follow a very similiar pattern as other disturbed album, but they are not as political as 10000 Fists. Davids Vocals are very similiar during the verses, but he seems to be lacking something on the choruses. It seems as though David has reached the point of over using his trademark "O wa ah ah ah ah" scream technique, since it appears in nearly everysong at some time. // 7
Impression: This is bar far the weakest album from disturbed, but not a bad album all together. The problem with this album is that is does not stand out, and seems to be all filler songs that did not make it onto other albums, or it was rushed. Overall the album is forgettable and very mediocre. // 6
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GODhimself37, on june 06, 2008 2 of 6 people found this review helpful
Sound: Everything is a lot more musical. David is back with more animalistic spontaneous singing, Dan definitely amped up his guitar playing, with killer solo's for exaple in "The Night", and "Perfect Insanity". The bassist (forgot his name) has some pretty sweet lines. The drumming is a little bit faster on most of the songs, which isn't a bad thing. The way they put out theire immense musical skills really pulls off together, definitely the best album musically. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: Amazing lyrics. A couple of songs about a couple of women, but David really pulls them off. Most of the songs just talk about how badass he is. Really will get you pumped up. David has amazing skills melodically and screaming. Just very well put together. // 10
Impression: Disturbed definitely pulled this one off. I'd say it's a sure contender for album of the year. Blows other Metal albums away. The best songs on the album would, well they are all very good. I'd have to say the least amazing would be "Facade" and "Torn". But they are still great songs. Nothing to hate about this album. If your a fan of any of Disturbed's albums or songs, buy this. // 10
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SOADriff, on february 04, 2009 0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sound: So disturbed has returned after their massive sounding third album, Ten Thousand Fists. David Draiman has said that most of the inspiration from the album came from bad experiences in recent years, and some from the far past. With this record, it is safe to say that disturbed have definitely moved away from the Nu metal tag.
01.Indestructible: a ripper of a track, opens on a war siren, that leads into dan mike and john playing the opening riff. Lyrics are absolutely terrible, but incredibly catchy and the guitar and bass is so sweet that you forget about them fairly easily. Disapointing and short solo, however. 8/10
02.Inside the fire: hands down best song on the album, incredible lyrics, sweet intro, and a solo that sticks in your mind like balinese laser eye surgery. brilliant. 10/10
03.Deceiver: strong track with catchy lyrics. Typical disturbed song really. 8/10
04.The Night: shares the top spot with inside the fire as the best track. Very dark sounding track. Dan's rythm work isnt great, but the solo on this track defines the phrase "face melting". it goes on for a good 30 seconds and is the best thing dan has done since stricken. 10/10
05.Perfect Insanity: great drum beat and guitar riff. Fun track with short but sweet solo. 9/10
06.Haunted: wicked song. Great bass intro that sounds as impressive as Overburdened, and leads into an awesome distorted wah tone that rips into my favourite line on the album "Your broken so am i, im better off alone". Dont ask me why, but it sticks and my head. Aggressive and amazing track. 10/10
07.Enough: easy to get into song with great drum beat but dissapointing guitars. Lyrics are great and Dave gets all prog metal on us with some growls that are probably computer generated, mind you. (which doesnt happen often with disturbed, they are a great live group)6/10
08.The Curse: david harmonises with himself in this song, which is interesting. Catchy, but mediocre track. 6/10
09.Torn: hard song to get into but it grows on you. The solo sounds too much like an effects demonstration, even though dan said it was his favourite solo he has ever done. 7/10
10.Criminal: I f--king love this song. It kicks major ass and shows how awesome disturbed are. Highlight is the bridge in which david yells, "Now, you wanna know, you want a name?, You wanna call me mother fucker?" great stuff. 10/10
11.Divide: weakest song on the album. Its just not impressive, and by now, you are easily tired of hearing the same sounding intro riff (torn, the curse). Every album has one of these. 4/10
12.Facade: this is the most melodic song on the album, and the track that grows on you the most overall. great lyrics, guitars, bass and solo. excellent. 10/10 // 10
Lyrics and Singing: I am definitely not a fan of Disturbed's lyrics, (apart from a few exceptions such as dehumanized), but I would have to say that david has really improved his writing skills. A standout on lyrics on this record would have to be lead single, Inside the fire, which covers the subject of suicide, in which david had to deal with as an adolescent when his girlfriend killed herself. It interprets him talking to the devil, and the devil is telling him that to be with her me must take his own life aswell. However I must admit that they go on the cheesy side sometimes, especially in the title track indestructible, eesh. // 7
Impression: The next album for disturbed will be pivotal for their fan base. To be honest, this is pretty much the same as TTF, except better lyrics, guitars and it sounds a lot darker. Fans want to see the band change, and hopefully next time they will not just rely on what works and rely on what feels natural. One thing I love about this is how much it kicks you in the ass each time you listen to it. It is an extremly big sounding album, that is as fun as metal will get. If it was stolen I would buy it again, so I can jam along to it easily. Overall a great effort from Disturbed. // 8
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Indyfreak18, on june 23, 2008 0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sound: Great sound on the disc! It did seem like all of songs sound a little bit too much alike but pretty good.
01. Indestructible - good opening song. Intro was a little long but once it started I loved it! Chorus was great. Solo was not great but the rest of the song made up for that.
02. Inside The Fire - as you all should know, this came out well before the actual album did. It has a great intro and the verse was catchy. The chorus wasn't too great except for right at the beginning of it. The solo was pretty good.
03. Deceiver - I didn't like the intro to this too much but the verse was great. I also liked the chorus. I couldn't really tell if it was a interlude, solo or bridge etc. near the end but that part was a bit disappointing.
04. The Night - the intro wasn't that good in this. I sort of liked the verse but after every 8 beats or so the guitar would go high and it downgraded the whole song for me. The pre-chorus wasn't very good but the chorus was amazing! The solo was just bad.
05. Perfect Insanity - this song came out before the actual album. When I first heard it I didn't really like it but I like it now! The drum intro was really cool and the whole song has a fast feel to it. The chorus was great and I also liked the breakdown before the solo. The solo was a bit disappointing but the outro was great!
06. Haunted - this was arguably my favorite song on the album. THe intro was a bit long but when the guitar came in it was great. Great intro! I also liked the verse mainly because the fast riff and drumming continues. The chorus was good as it gave the song a slow edge to it. The breakdown was also really good. I really liked the outro because they play the chorus but they play it with the fast riff instead.
07. Enough - the intro wasn't very good mainly because the guitar didn't seem to fit. I liked the verse as it was fast. The chorus was good too because it slowed down the song. I didn't really like the chanting part. The fade out at the end was disappointing because it was almost cheesy how they faded out then play 2 quick loud chords.
08. The Curse - the intro wasn't bad but it wasn't great. I liked the verse and the pre-chorus. The chorus wasn't too good. I didn't really like the solo but the rest of the song made up for it.
09. Torn - the intro was good but I felt the drumming was too fast because it took away the sense of rhythm. The verse was a too much alike the other songs but I loved the chorus. The solo needed less bends and whammies and arpeggios because it almost sounded like a guitar effects demonstration.
10. Criminal - I didn't like the intro at all until the guitar came in. The verse was repetitive. The chorus was good because it sounded different than the other songs. The outro was okay but not great.
11. Divide - the intro and the verse was just getting a bit old by now because they needed to be different than the other songs. I didn't like the chorus because it seemed very repetitive. The solo was good in this song though.
12. Facade - this was actually the first song I heard (other than Perfect Insanity and Inside The Fire) off the album because I was listening to it on my itunes on shuffle. The intro and verse were both great. The chorus was good especially when David's voice would hit that high note. The solo was too much like Torn; An effects demonstration.
Overall I really loved the sound of this album except it was just a little bit repetitive. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: We all know David Draiman is a great singer. His voice is amazing, just what he can do with it. I did feel the lyrics were a little bit repetitive because they all seemed to be about subjects like mourning/avenging lost friends, going insane etc. THere wasn't much creativity. One song I think had great lyrics is The River by Good Charlotte ft. S. Gates and M. Shadows. // 7
Impression: It was their bast album yet but there were better songs on other albums. I really liked Indestructible, Haunted, and Inside The Fire. Disturbed is one of my favorite bands because of their unique style of metal. This album showcases just that. If somebody stole that I would normally go buy a new one the next day except I have it on my ipod so I don't need to. // 9
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guitar kid123, on june 09, 2008 0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sound: I've always loved disturbed, the lead singers voice is really different compared to all the other bands. I'd like to say it's their best album yet but I'd rate it 2nd best, (my favorite is ten thousand fists)but it's still an awesome album. Like all the other disturbed albums they have loud verses and (semi) quiet choruses. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics in the songs of "indestructible" is just typical disturbed lyrics. They still talk about being half insane and stuff like that. I really don't like the lyrics that much but the lead singer makes up by making them sound cool. I probably like the music better but like I said the lead singer makes the lyrics stand out. // 8
Impression: I'm actually listening to it now. I think no other artists can compare to disturbed because disturbed is just extremely unique. My favorite song on the album is "the night". If this thing was lost or stolen I'd buy another in a heartbeat. This album is really good. // 10
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Magero, on june 06, 2008 0 of 3 people found this review helpful
Sound: So, ex-nu-metalers Disturbed are back with their latest effort, Indestructible. As stated in just about every interview they’ve done for the last year, the songs are indeed “darker” and more personal than ever. Personally, I think it’s an interesting change considering they went from conflicts of faith on “Believe” to a very political and personal belief stance on “Ten Thousand Fist” and now they’re almost baring their souls on “Indestructible”. The album starts off with some air-raid sirens and the sounds of guns, almost like a far away war sound. After about 30 seconds, the riff kicks in and instantly you can tell it’s Disturbed. Then David starts singing, and to be honest, as brilliant as his voice sounds, some of the lyrics are a bit cheesy. “Take a look around at your life, I’m an indestructible master of one!” cause me no small discomfort. Anyway, more of that later. The album, musically, is amazingly strong. Disturbed have once again pulled out a great bunch of catchy but hard-hitting songs, and the emotion still shines through. The second track (and first single), “Inside The Fire” has absolutely brutal pre-chorus riff that honestly made me wonder if I was still listening to Disturbed or not and the chorus to “Enough” still puts shivers up my spine. Guitarist, Dan Donegan, has really stepped up his game in regards to technique and the solos that dot this album are quite enjoyable. Nothing too flashy, but they fit the situations they’re in perfectly, which is an art sometimes lost in today’s “I can play the fastest” music industry. Note: I’m not in anyway, shape or form making fun of guitarists who can shred, I love it most times, but hey, it’s always great to hear a little 8 notes passage that touches you rather than a 30 note passage that amazes you. Drummer, Mike Wengren, is once again quite ingenious at writing drum parts that just fit perfectly with the riffs. Clever use of tom fills while keeping the beat and the like. // 8
Lyrics and Singing: Right, David Draiman has always been a f--king fantastic vocalist. Able to sing these amazingly melodic passages then reverting to a rougher, tougher voice that still has an actual note is a rare gift and David uses it brilliantly. The lyrics on the other hand, as I've said before, are a tad cringe-worthy. Because of the personal nature of the most, if not all of the songs, I can't really blame David for just writing from the heart, however some of the lyrics approach a very cringe worthy stage. Most of the lyrics to the title track and to "Divide" make me wish I had an instrumental version. However, lyrics like those found on tracks like "Enough" and "The Night" are quite good. "The Cursed" also has some great vocal/drum/guitar syncopation that is extremely catchy. // 7
Impression: Being a long time Disturbed fan, I found this CD a great addition. The band all perform admirably, David and Dan especially. It's a collective of 4 guys who can just wanna rock and rock they do. That said, the album is not quite up to the standard they set with "Ten Thousand Fists". They set a very high bar for themselves, and while they certainly didn't fail, they missed the bar by just the narrowest of margins. The songs are typical Disturbed fair, but the raw power and aggression from TTF is somewhat dulled. Still, a brilliant album and a worthy addition to any hard rock/metal fan's collection. // 8
i borrowed this off my mate, i listened to it a couple times its good, but nothing special to be honest, i baught opeth - watershed the same day and that is an amazing album, this one on the other hand didnt do much for me, just felt like another disturbed album nothing new.
I agree with Magero's review about Ten Thousound Fists being a bit better. Indestructible is good but it doesn't seem to have quite as much (I dunno how to describe) color to it, half the songs don't really grab my attention as much. Good solos though.
This definitly kicks some major ass. Though I would like to see Disturbed move away from the "standard rock format" and work on deeper, more substantial lyrics, you have to give 'em props for creating one nasty but incredibly catchy cd. Good stuff : 9/10
i borrowed this off my mate, i listened to it a couple times its good, but nothing special to be honest, i baught opeth - watershed the same day and that is an amazing album, this one on the other hand didnt do much for me, just felt like another disturbed album nothing new.
LOL! i did the same thing.
I bought this for my girlfriend and we listened to it together, and I had stashed Opeths "Watershed" (Special Edition) in my car. LOL. while leaving, i thought to myself, "im glad shes not an Opeth fan, cause i sure as hell wouldnt have switched!"
this is a pretty good album although i don't really know why inside the fire is a single. i think it is the worst song on the cd. oh well,in whole it is a great album.
I would have to say,I do enjoy this album the more I listen to it. (Listening to it right now.) I must disagree with what everyone says about the lyrics though. They are a bit reminescient of what a teenager might wright in a diary, but do we all not feel like that at some point in time?
It's definately a mood album, not one you could listen to all the time. But I really do enjoy it.
And BTW to magero's review the Lyrical bit goes "... I'm an indestructible master of war..."
I'm shocked at all the people who take the time to post when they obviously are not huge fans of the band. Some even saying the wish Disturbed had a new singer, that is ridiculous. This album is solid, like all disturbed albums. The lyrics could use work but the vocals, rhythm, abd melody are bang on. I'd still like to see disturbed experiment more and put out a few super fast heavy tracks but overall, Disturbed is still a class act in metal.
Pretty good album, but I feel that there were more really good songs on Ten Thousand fists. Some of the songs towards the end of Indestructible aren't very rememberable, but hopefully this album will grow on me...
I'm a huge Disturbed fan and I gotta say, this is one of their best works yet. I like most of the songs off the album, which says a lot. The Night and Criminal are far more impressive than the singles they have been pushing. Draiman kept up the awesome voice and it's nice to hear some shredding from Donegan.
To tell the truth, Ten Thousand Fists was my least favorite album. I still liked it a lot, but I by far preferred Down With The Sickness, Believe, and now Indestructible. I'll agree that there seems to just be something missing in this album that keeps it from being a perfect 10, but it's still very amazing in my opinion. It was definitely a great purchase, worth the $20 for the CD/DVD release.
This is one of the tightest albums ever! I mean, The songs are awsome, the cover is awsome! Everything is AWSOME! Inside the Fire and The Night are definatly the best songs on there.
I'm a huge Disturbed fan and I gotta say, this is one of their best works yet. I like most of the songs off the album, which says a lot. The Night and Criminal are far more impressive than the singles they have been pushing. Draiman kept up the awesome voice and it's nice to hear some shredding from Donegan.
Glad tp see i'mnot the only one that is addicted to those to two songs lol i can't stop listening to this album i think it kicks The Sickness by far
Spirit_Crusher wrote:
more pseudo-metal for pissed off thirteen year olds. can't wait to not hear it.
as for this guy, well if you don't like this music why do you even bother looking up the reviews? i don't like country but you don't see me going around country CD reviews bashing them, its music, to each his own, check what you like, and if you don't like it, don't look it up or just let it be man, its music, what happened to just listening and keeping it cool
I thought it was an impressive release from Disturbed. The revamped Perfect Insanity is absolutly sick when Draiman yells "Branded like an animal" I go crazy, I could knock out a few people to that chorus.
I am NOT a big Disturbed fan, although I can say I own all their albums and have seen them live twice. But this album, this album is beyond amazing. Donegan does some very impressive guitar work. This album easily brushes their previous efforts aside.
i borrowed this off my mate, i listened to it a couple times its good, but nothing special to be honest, i baught opeth - watershed the same day and that is an amazing album, this one on the other hand didnt do much for me, just felt like another disturbed album nothing new.
I couldnt agree more with everyone else.
It all sounds the same.
I was such a huge fan of these guys when the sickness came out. I was raving on about them to everyone.
But i must sadly admit i am bored with disturbed, it sounds all alike, the unique sound that made them is also there weakest link.
I do however thinks Dan's guitaring has got better each album.
I used to be a big Disturbed fan back in middle school, and Believe and Ten Thousand Fists were pretty good albums, but lately I'm just really disappointed in their songwriting. All of these songs sound just like stuff Disturbed has done before...
The guitar solos are all right, but nothing special, and David's vocals seem a lot worse than on Ten Thousand Fists to me.
Probably get this album tommorrow I do love Disturbed! They always remind me of Judas Priest!
how the hell can disturbed remind you of judas priest? singers sound nothing alike, and the music is way different haha. this album is good but 10,000 fist was better
more pseudo-metal for pissed off thirteen year olds. can't wait to not hear it.
Couldn't have said it any better. This band and album are the very definition of "Generic".
My thoughts exactly! They haven't evolved much over their career and almost all their songs sound the same. And they say they're gonna be around for 3 decades...
more pseudo-metal for pissed off thirteen year olds. can't wait to not hear it.
I will tussle your damned hair right now boy. If you don't like the music don't comment on it. I hate you yet you don't see me going to your blog or whatever gay thing you have and putting comments about how much i hate you on it.
This album was by far their best one yet. Maybe not their most popular. If you read the interviews with dan donegan and the disturbed band, then you will realize just where those songs came from.
I've been listening to the album non-stop since Tuesday, and every time I go through it, I love each song more and more. This cd was everything I was hoping for and more.
I only heard the first 6 songs on the album, but I think this album is definitly better than 10,000 Fists which I didn't really like that much. The Night and Haunted are my 2 favorites, but I still think that The Sickness is Disturbed's best album.
I definitely disagree with the person's impression of the album on the feature review. Ten Thousand Fists was good, but in my opinion after listening to it consistenly for a good amount of time it really turned me off of that album.
It's hard to beat The Sickness, really. But this is pretty damn close, mainly because of the addition of so many solos. Dan can shred. Who knew? Hah. What I respect about them is that they kept their sound, but still made adjustments. Extremely catchy choruses (the first five tracks, especially). Could use a few more stand-out hits, but this is still a really good album.
more pseudo-metal for pissed off thirteen year olds. can't wait to not hear it.
I will tussle your damned hair right now boy. If you don't like the music don't comment on it. I hate you yet you don't see me going to your blog or whatever gay thing you have and putting comments about how much i hate you on it.
But can we agree that we should tell him how much we hate him on his blog?
Anyways, didn't really like the album, my friend bought it and we were both disapointed by the $10 he just lost (not that its a lot of money, buts its a movie ticket or food). All of the interviews said that they were going back to the darker stuff like the sickness. There is no ****ing way that this is anything like the sickness. Where the **** is all the crazy techno beats and shit? I guess if I didn't like Disturbed before this album I may enjoy it, but I can't enjoy it because of what I expect to get from the band.
Vanox_1 wrote:
Anyways, didn't really like the album, my friend bought it and we were both disapointed by the $10 he just lost (not that its a lot of money, buts its a movie ticket or food). All of the interviews said that they were going back to the darker stuff like the sickness. There is no ****ing way that this is anything like the sickness. Where the **** is all the crazy techno beats and shit? I guess if I didn't like Disturbed before this album I may enjoy it, but I can't enjoy it because of what I expect to get from the band.
They didn't say that they where shifting their musical style back to the elctronica infused days of nu-metal they said they where going back to that era as far as lyrics are concerned. They most definitly did that, emulating the darker lyrical styles of songs like Fear and Violence Fetish with songs like Criminal, Deceiver and Divide while at the same time providing an even deeper social commentary. As for that idiot who said that David is over using his "signature" Uh wa ah ah ah. First off he only uses it in two or three of the bands songs, and I'm not just talking about the new CD. I have only heard him do that a few times and have every CD and b-side curently obtainable from them. Second, you need to learn how to differentiate between different sounds. And lastly, all of you people that don't like this CD obviously don't listen to enough Disturbed to realize what a progression this CD is lyricaly and instrumentaly. Disturbed has elevated their game on this one, Dan has really improved, Mike's drumming got more technical and David improved his writing. Nothing good or bad to say about the bassist John Moyer, but he's the new guy. If your a true Disturbed fan you will take this album as a testament to how hard they worked to progress from using simple power chords, a techno backdrop, and songs that consisted mainly of one verse and then 2 1/2 minutes of the chorus over and over.
Remember, take everything at face value, I'm not trying to insult anyone, just trying to voice my opinion.
Wasn't really sure what to expect from this cd as I thought Inside The Fire was the weakest single they've put out for a while (not including Land Of Confusion). However, this CD rocks like a bitch! it sounds like a well-balanced mix of their first 3 albums and Draiman's voice is at times mezmerizing. My favourite tracks are The Night, Haunted and Enough...this may be my favourite Disturbed album to date.
i actually thought this album was amazing i mean Dan has improved greatly on the guitar,double bass kicks are added, bass improved, and David's singing is still at the top of his game
K these guys are bringing good metal back...they are an amazing live band and have great stage presence. As for the album, in my opinion better than Ten Thousand Fists and that album was stellar...this one is a lil heavier though
personally i think that this album is amazing, but not their best. The guitar work is outstading, drums are superb and now that Mike has slightly adapted his playing style yet again to make his double bass kicks more prominent, they are on the road for another successfull album. Davids lyrical ability is abit old now though, maybe he should try singin about other things but his voice and lyrical delivery are outstanding and just wow, although i was hoping for more of an animalistic tone from him since they were incorperating elements from all their albums, but still amazing. this album is a must have for any disturbed fan, our hard rock fan.
Love the song "Enough"!
I think this cd is a "grower". After 4-5 listens, I don't like is as much as previous stuff, but after 8-10 listens, I'm starting to like it more.
Stupify and Down with The Sickness I think embraced what Disturbed was all about. The things that they have written for this album, and the last one I think have just been watered down. They found a formula that worked, and have just drove it right into the ground.
i cant listen to this. its just not catchy to me. nu-metal needs another static-x album.
We're going to be getting one soon, mate. Should be coming out late this year from what Wayne Static has said.
But about this album: I like it, but I got "The Sickness" a yesterday, and it just blows this one out of the water, they can play some tight solos though, especially the one in "The Night" is awesome.
It's a good CD though, not as good as The Sickness, but it's their second best IMO.
Best songs IMO are:
Perfect Insanity
The Night
Inside The Fire
Indestructible
Ive had this album since the day it came out and was hesitant to say something, but this album grows on you with time. just the mastery of their craft and that genre is pretty amazing, and yes, much like everyone else said, im glad to see donegan step up to the plate with his soloing and give it a good ride. These guys have staying power and i can't wait to see what they come up with next.
ive always liked disturbed and i think this is a really great albumb. im not one of their biggest fans (10,000 fists was the albumb that got me hooked) but i can tell they have progressed
I've noticed a lot of people who say that the lyrics are bad, simple, juvenile, and rubbish, but i would like to know what the hell they listen to that has so much better lyrics, yet should still allow them to comment on this album
AWSOME!!!! to me nothing like down w/the sickness but so far my second favorite from distubed!!definetly a must buy if you like any of their previous work
this album is great for many reasons...for one they decided to think outside their power chords module. Dan really has some amazing songwriting skills and considering most metal bands now days have multiple guitarist Donegan is great. His work fits the songs, he doesnt do too much and ruin the song. I love how he reached for the whammy bar in "the curse", that to me was very impressive.
and for David, he has never been the best vocalists in the world, but for Disturbed style, he fits very nicely, and i think the reason he sounds weak, is the mixing of the cd, the guitar is on top on this album it seems...
just to get the sense of the lyrics, you guys should look into the story of this guy's life. his girlfriend commit suicide and his apartment was burned down shortly after, hence the term "indestructible". his attitude of how he's gone through so much and saying "what more can you throw at me". i think just that alone makes the album worth listening to, it's all very powerful lyrics, he's not pulling this stuff out of his ass to please the public.
and no i'm not emo, pissed off, or 13, so don't blame the fact that i slightly like the band on those things.
Ok, Ive been A Disturbed fan for a long time,
Im familure with all 4 of their cd's.
The Sickness- has that grabing sensation, that every song you hear from the cd makes you want to listen to the next.
Beleive- While meaning full, they didnt have the same...feel...as they did
10 thousand fists- They did a sort of a come back,
the songs were very good, yet didnt have the grabing feel to each and every one of them
Indestructible- EVERY SINGLE SONG=AMAZING
All the riffs...the lyrics, the general feel of the album not only makes you want to listen, but makes you want to listen to each and every song from the cd AGAIN AND AGAIN.
Highlights for me.
Deceiver
Perfect Insanity
The Curse
Divide
=)
i love how many people are complaining that Disturbed only seems to have one sound or this album sounds just like all their others... wake up. You are the people that whine when bands try and please stupid fickle fans like you. Example- Metallica. Everyone loved them untill the Black Album, then guess what? They changed their sound and people said it sucked. DON'T BASH A GOOD THING! Disturbed is Disturbed. Don't try and make them into something else. This album is a great example of progression- they keep a trademarked sound while refining almost every aspect of their music.
to whoever wrote this review, obviously dan and david provided most of the melody of the album. there's only two other people in the band and they're the bassist and drummer.
I listened to the album. I;m not sure if I just wasn't really paying attention, or it sounded kind of repetitive. The only song thatstood out for me was inside the fire. I wasn't impressed by this album. I guess its because of dan's over use of the chugging and that over all feel.
Has no one heard their first album? I mean, it pummels anything they've done after. Everything else they've put out is overly chuggy, repetitive, and David's lyrical abilities have been deteriorating in a steady and swift way. Not to mention his vocal melodies are weak and meager compared to what he did on The Sickness.
Wake up, people. They're making music that is friendly to the music industry. It's a perfect example of a good band bowing out for more money. Which is sad, because they didn't have to. The Sickness was a top seller. I'm not saying they should have repackaged the album and put out the same thing, but making such an obviously harsh gear change from fairly marketable hard rock/almost metal to radio-darling pop-metal is sad and offensive to many original fans like me.
Also, does no one know that Perfect Insanity was written before they got a record deal? That song is almost ten years old. No kidding it stands out on this album. It's the only thing that comes close to what Disturbed was before they became rubbish. I don't blame Fuzz for bailing out when he did.
i think im probably one of the only ppl that seems to love the song 'Enough'.
its just brilliant. i like a bit of hardcore metal or whatever its called. but im more into hard rock. such bands as breaking benjamin and trustcompany.
but the song 'enough' is amazing. the chorus is the highlight. its a bit slower paced and has a draw about it. every word is just as important as the one preceeding it and after it. it has a hard rock feel.
I've said it before, I'll say it again: Land of Confusion is the best Disturbed song. Draiman just cannot right decent lyrics. He tops the worst lyricist list, alongside Chad Kroger, in my opinion anyway.
did feel the lyrics were a little bit repetitive because they all seemed to be about subjects like mourning/avenging lost friends, going insane etc. THere wasn't much creativity. One song I think had great lyrics is The River by Good Charlotte ft. S. Gates and M. Shadows.
I've said it before, I'll say it again: Land of Confusion is the best Disturbed song. Draiman just cannot right decent lyrics. He tops the worst lyricist list, alongside Chad Kroger, in my opinion anyway.
You're a fool and you have no idea about anything.
Disturbed is amazing.
And for the retarded emo kids that said shadows fall is better, go kill yourselves
I thought it was a solid album though I must confess that my interest does pter off after the half-way point. Why do people keep saying the lyrics are 'cringe worthy' and then not getting them right? And if you must know the title track is dedicated to the soldiers because people kept telling David that they're music had spurred them on so they focused on writing something with that in mind.
Spirit_Crusher :
more pseudo-metal for pissed off thirteen year olds. can't wait to not hear it.
More pseudo-intelligent speech from sad scene kids trying to look cool. Can't wait till I never have to hear it.
Has no one heard their first album? I mean, it pummels anything they've done after. Everything else they've put out is overly chuggy, repetitive, and David's lyrical abilities have been deteriorating in a steady and swift way. Not to mention his vocal melodies are weak and meager compared to what he did on The Sickness.
Wake up, people. They're making music that is friendly to the music industry. It's a perfect example of a good band bowing out for more money. Which is sad, because they didn't have to. The Sickness was a top seller. I'm not saying they should have repackaged the album and put out the same thing, but making such an obviously harsh gear change from fairly marketable hard rock/almost metal to radio-darling pop-metal is sad and offensive to many original fans like me.
you sir are my hero. I remember when the sickness came out and i thought to myself, this band could be something... what do they do sell out, and make shitty music. Now i can't stand to hear about dan donagen(super overrated guitarist), and the vocals just destroy my ear drums they are so bad. i hope they all die. you people who listen to this music need to grow a pair and listen to log, btbam, cob,
I dont understand why a lot of people think Indestructible is such a great album. Yeah it has a few good songs, but The Sickness is by far Disturbed's best album. I can listen to the whole thing and enjoy every bit of it!
i borrowed this off my mate, i listened to it a couple times its good, but nothing special to be honest, i baught opeth - watershed the same day and that is an amazing album, this one on the other hand didnt do much for me, just felt like another disturbed album nothing new.
Josh_crosby you people who listen to this music need to grow a pair and listen to log, btbam, cob,
Grow a pair in order to listen to Lamg of God, BtBaM and Bodom?!?!?!? You just described three bands that kids who think they're hardcore listen to...(granted they don't blow like Disturbed does, but you get the idea)
Lamb of God - For all the redneck american metalheads....
BtBaM - For all the emo teens who think that the screamo aspect makes them seem hardcore...(They need a new vocalist)
CoB - For all the teens who think they listen to obscure Scandinavian melodeth, when Bodom is actually the most commercial of the group...
wow, i love it when this kind of thing happens. Firstly, to stay on topic, I liked this album more than some but prefered The Sickness and 10000 fists.
But secondly, this page is a prime example of all of you hypocritical, narrow minded posers who hitch a ride on every band wagon that comes through town. Seriously, i recognise some of the usernames off other reviews of those of you who were bashing bands' new albums because "they change too much/sound too different/sell out going emo" etc etc, and yet here you are ripping into another bands latest effort because "its too generic/all sounds the same/they need to change"...and im forced to ask you people...WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU WANT?!
You're never goddamn happy, so why dont you all just go and make your own music to you exact specifications?! Nah, didnt think so.
Stop being so bloody pedantic and contradictory, as much as it gives me a good laugh, it just pisses me off eventually
Josh_crosby you people who listen to this music need to grow a pair and listen to log, btbam, cob,
Grow a pair in order to listen to Lamg of God, BtBaM and Bodom?!?!?!? You just described three bands that kids who think they're hardcore listen to...(granted they don't blow like Disturbed does, but you get the idea)
Lamb of God - For all the redneck american metalheads....
BtBaM - For all the emo teens who think that the screamo aspect makes them seem hardcore...(They need a new vocalist)
CoB - For all the teens who think they listen to obscure Scandinavian melodeth, when Bodom is actually the most commercial of the group...
Get your facts straight bud...
-TFA
My point was that these are REAL musicians. They don't make music for pissed off thirteen year olds.. or 25 year olds.ha ha. what do you listen to canable corpse, mesuggah? tat type of music sucks so bad. all they do is tune low and scream about dead stuff. Peolpe who listen to that music are the ones who are to scared be be around log fans so they pretend to be darker, or whatever.
it was a great album but sometimes the lyrics seemed to just be a bit to boring and what i mean is there kinda bland and this is my favorite band so im not bashing them and people that ar should not even be on this review if you dont like them go somwhere else.
probably their best album! i picked it up saturday and havent stopped listening to it! the night, inside the fire, indestructible, deceiver and facade are prolly the best songs on the album. everything else is good to except for haunted just didnt like that :/
and about the lyrics indestructibles lyrics werent to great but davids voice is just so immense it makes up for it and dans riffs are just freaking epic! if u dont like this album then there is something wrong with u haha
more pseudo-metal for pissed off thirteen year olds. can't wait to not hear it.
Damn' right, it's generic, un-original and required no talent to compose... Just like chav music.
Another way to back up my statement is this - Has anyone here who is over the age of 15 been SOBER and enjoyed disturbed? I think not...
Shut the **** up, how stupid can you both get. I'm over 15 and sober and I like disturbed. Most people I know that like metal and rock but hate nu metal, still like disturbed. I will always be a nu metal fan despite what idiots like you two say.
Wow no one mentioned the Torn solo, thats hellasick. The albums a culmination of everything they do, I still like the melodic vocals and guitar lines from the Believe album, but this really is their best work to date. The album grows on you, Disturbed have always had good 'driving' songs and this is an awesome 'working out' album. I mean you guys do know what exercise is? you dont just sit with your beer belly and noodle arms on this forum all day right?
My favorites on this album were Indestructible, Inside the Fire, The Night, Perfect Insanity, Enough and Torn. REALLY dig the solos on Inside the Fire, Perfect Insanity and Torn. Subject material hasn't really changed after TTF but it's a nice album nonetheless. Enough helped me get through some really bad days.
I love this album! I find something funny about it: Indestructible, Inside the Fire, and The Night all got music videos and became popular. Just about every other song on the album is far better, in my opinion...
kdownes: Just take the first song. "Another reason /Another cause for me to fight/Another fuse uncovered/Now, for me to light". I mean, come on. Look, the lyrics are rubbish, that's all you need to know.
If you'll do some research and listen to the lyrics, you'll understand that this is pretty much his salute to the armed forces. The driving tempo and rapid-fire vocals are meant to motivate them to do their best and get home alive. If you ask me, corny though it may be, it's a great effort to boost morale. Mind you, this is coming from an Army sergeant, so what do I know, right?
I do love Disturbed! They always remind me of Judas Priest!
