Release Date: Jul 18, 2006
Label: Epic/Trustkill
Genres: Alternative Metal, Post-Hardcore, Thrash
Number Of Tracks: 18
If you've like Eighteen Visions past records, there is no reason you shouldn't like this one.
Eighteen Visions
Reviewed by:
the_messenger66, on july 10, 2008 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sound: "Big songs, big sound, you know I kept saying to the band, make it so big, just, f--k it." That was Machine's (their producer) main advice for Eighteen Visions's final, self-titled album. And sure enough 18V took to it like sparks to gasoline and ignited into which is probably the best album the ever spawned. The sound quality of this album took a major turn away from the road in how they sounded in their last previous records. The Drums are more groove orientated and I think flow better with the guitars. Trevor decided to use the same snare as the on Metallica's, "The Black Album," and recorded the drums separately from the symbols. This time 18V has two guitarists instead of just one in earlier works. So instead of mostly chords, they have harmony riffs, layered chords, and just more riffs. The Bass has more of a synth tone to it, but still retains it's "ballsy" menace. "It's getting to the point where people... just want rock and roll back," said bassist Mick Morris when discussing their album's intentions, "they just want aggressive rock n' roll, not like any of this hipster, cheesy, f*cking bands that sound like the Rolling Stones, like 'I'd rather just listen to the Rolling Stones' you know. People just want something real and something to rock their asses off." And unlike the slightly repetitive, "Obsession" album, every song has a different feel to it. From 'Our Darkest Days' anthem like beat, to 'Victim's hard rock, to 'Broken Hearted's pulsing ballad, to 'Your Nightmare's grooving rhythm. Each song brings something different to the table. // 10
Lyrics and Singing: "Vocally I'm just in a completely different place then I was two and a half years ago," James Hart explained while preparing to record vocals, "I feel more polished and accomplished knowing my voice better and just like, being able to execute and push myself a little further and do, and you know, being able to hit different notes than on the last record." James's singing talent came out very nicely, ranging from a softhearted sing to a roaring yell (with seemed to be southern accented). And the lyrics are more profound, better describing the issues brought up on the album. Unfortunately, they aren't amazing, but they are better than before for sure. // 8
Impression: Album's usually change pace when signing onto a major label, and 18V is no exception. It's more Epic, more creative, and brings a different tone onto the field. Unfortunately, due to lack of promotion, the album fared badly with sales, and the band decided to call it quits afterwards. But nevertheless, this album is worth checking out. I'd have to say the most impressive songs on this album are 'Our Darkest Days', 'Burned Us Alive', 'Pretty Suicide', and 'Broken Hearted'. If it was lost or stolen, well, my mom sold it to Half Price Books for "parental advisory" reasons, but I did manage to get my hands on another copy, and I'm glad I did. // 10
Eighteen Visions
Reviewed by:
sixteen_12, on august 17, 2006 1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Sound: Eighteen Visions signed with a major label, Epic, for this CD. Although they maintain the Trustkill logo on the back of the cd. Weither for street-cred or just because Trustkill still maintains some rights to the production of the CD. I'm not sure. The CD is a polished version of what they have been producing for years. You can hear the fact that the CD was produced well. It forced the band to be tighter and musically more accurate without taking all the edge off. It was well done, especially for a first major label release. If you've like Eighteen Visions past records, there is no reason you shouldn't like this one. // 9
Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are at points but show a lot of emotion. Not in an "emo-cut your wrist" sense, but in an "I've been through that crap before" way. The album does have weak spots as far as lyrics go, but it also has really strong points. Overall the lyrics are consistantly really strong, save the odd blip here and there. My favourite songs are Victim, Broken Hearted, Another Pretty Suicide, Sweetest Memory. // 8
Impression: Eighteen Visions takes new metalcore and mixes it with the metal-rock ballads of yesteryear. Their songs have some similarities to Velvet Revolver, Guns N' Roses, Avenged Sevenfold (post City Of Evil). If I lost this album I would go out and buy it again. I highly suggest this album to anybody who liked Eighteen Visions before, are looking for a change from typical Metalcore, or like City Of Evil. // 9
Yeah, it's a good CD for sure, but I think it's much more mainstream than older 18V. Like the sixteen_12 said, there are many similarities with Avenged Sevenfold, and more general rock
I saw them live in May, and they blew hard....every song was teh exact same and it all just sounded like mush...wayyy too many power chords and just plain screaming
I like 1 song on their myspace but its same old with 18v. 1 or 2 good songs and ten fillers which sound identical to each other. They are trying to hard to be avenged sevenfold.
I got a sampler with my AP magazine that had a couple of their new songs on it, I thought they were alright, not amazing though. The best 18v song will always be "Tower Of Snakes", I love the breakdown in that song, it's a very simple, sometimes overused breakdown, but they put so much intensity into it, you can't help but love it.
I like 1 song on their myspace but its same old with 18v. 1 or 2 good songs and ten fillers which sound identical to each other. They are trying to hard to be avenged sevenfold.
proabably true but, i kinda see alittle Papa Roach in there like from there Getting Away with Murder album
Absolutely amazing CD. I was skeptical at first, having listened to the songs on their myspace, but a buddy of mine bought the CD, and we listened to it on a road trip. Needless to say, I listened to the cd twice on the way there, and more times again on the way home. I'm more biased towards the first say, 7 songs on the CD. Broken Hearted, track 6, sounds like an exact rip straight from the 80's metal genre. Any rock fan should check the CD out, it's definitely worth it.
This is my favorite Post-hardcore CD that i've bought. If your a big fan of Avenged Sevenfold you will love this cd
Not really. 18 Visions sucks, A7X doesnt. 18 visions are purely posers with extremely mediocre music. Avenged Sevenfold plays metal, 18 Visions plays crap.
NoneMorBlack - your username is genius! I love that line.
Anyways... they sound nothing like A7X. I saw them open for Coheed and A7X and they really sucked. it just sounded like static. all songs sounded the same. these guys look like complete amateurs next to A7X. no similarities whatsoever.
18V are awesome, give them credit for this album, much better than their pre obsession material, A7X fans will like very much, the expression of emotions is awesome, and the way sixteen_12 explained it was so true.
when i first listened to the album i i was disapointed but then after the second listen i cant get enough of it but i font think there as good as avenged sevenfold
Sixteen_12
This was a very interesting review. I'm a personal fan of Eighteen Visions, their recent album kicked serious ass but you need to word your reviews better. "Emo-cut-yourself." For instance. Even considering it an emotional genre and relating it to any type of music made me want to shove you admist a busy highway.
This is my favorite Post-hardcore CD that i've bought. If your a big fan of Avenged Sevenfold you will love this cd
Not really. 18 Visions sucks, A7X doesnt. 18 visions are purely posers with extremely mediocre music. Avenged Sevenfold plays metal, 18 Visions plays crap.
And you sir should wander aimlessly into traffic, seeing as pushing you into it would be a waste of effort. You're apparently not worth it. Ok, moral, people. Respect them for what they stand for. Everyone aspires to be something, what they aspire to be is really none of your business. They love music, therefore they've made a lifestyle dedicated to it. Keep your criticism on a low. Your idiocy is showing, sir.
Too bad Avenged Sevenfold sucks now. Obsession was no doubt Eighteen Visions best release. This album is terrible. Made-for-radio rock never sounded worse.
They are however, a better band overall then Avenged Sevenfold. So I'd appreciate it if people stopped comparing these guys to them.
And to "screamingcheeto", don't go slinging the "poser" term around if you're into A7X. If your favorite bands shirt is sold at your local Wal-mart, I think you can clearly see who the "poser" is.
This album doesn't lose it's lust. I've listened to each song 20 times, and it keeps getting better. now i don't mean to sound like everyone else, but yes, this compares to A7X in the same way of appeal to me. But 18v has a different mood from A7X, and James Hart's voice is really great sounding with the drop B guitars.
these guys are not at all posers.
