Slipknot [Import]

Product Description
Japanese re-release of the 1999 self-titled major-label debut from Slipknot. Commemorative set includes bonus DVD (NTSC/Region 2). Roadrunner. 2004.

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Average customer rating: Favorite Slipknot CD Listen to me only! Unusually bad Nu-Metal OMG just shut up already! Jesus! hey jhon

Slipknot Slipknot Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Iowa Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses [Bonus Disc] 9.0: Live Slipknot - Disasterpieces ASIN: B00000JCOV Release Date: 1999-06-29

Tracks:

1. 742617000027
2. (Sic)
3. Eyeless
4. Wait And Bleed
5. Surfacing
6. Spit It Out
7. Tattered & Torn
8. Me Inside
9. Liberate
10. Prosthetics
11. No Life
12. Diluted
13. Only One
14. Scissors

Amazon.com

The album cover of this self-titled release depicts the members of Slipknot in creepy masks, the dark image confirmed by the presence of a parental advisory sticker. Inside, foul language and subversive lyrics complete the picture. Yet Slipknot are no Insane Clown Posse, using hyperbole to mask a lack of talent. Slipknot's sound, while indebted to the likes of Korn, is more aggressive and creative. Indeed, it's a closer kin to Slayer and death metal, yet listenable and surprisingly melodic. The common denominator among Slipknot and the late '90s crop of neo-metal-rap bands is producer Ross Robinson (Korn, Limp Bizkit), who discovered the Iowa-bred Slipknot and signed them to his label, I Am Records. His stellar production, melded with wonderfully creepy percussive elements, a sampler, a DJ, metallic-grind guitars, and singer Corey Taylor's immense passion and wide melodic range, makes Slipknot immensely listenable. Slipknot isn't for everyone, but they provide a visceral and satisfying ride for fans of the hard stuff. --Katherine Turman

Customer Reviews:

Favorite Slipknot CD.......2007-07-11

I'm tellin' ya this is one of the greatest true metal bands you will find, next to Sevendust. My favorites on this are Surfacing, Wait and Bleed, Spit it Out, (sic), Eyeless, and Purity. In that order. I dont think there is much else to say, Just look at the average reviews, over 1,000 and its still above a 4 star rating.

So if you like Korn, Disturbed, Sevendust, Static-X, Rob Zombie, or Tool I dont see any reason at all you would not like this CD..

Listen to me only!.......2007-04-30

I am a newbie to metal, but it didn't take long for me to become severely into it. I got this cd sent for christmas, and at first only liked a few songs (eyeless and surfacing were the only ones i liked). But i listened to it more and changed my favourites and am constantly headbanging. Just a quick review of all the tracks individually:

1. 742617000027: (0:35) I dont like this track much at all. All it succeeds in doing is sound weird. 1/10

2. (Sic): (3:19) This song is about a war but the law says it isnt. Great headbanging and great lyrics, and the instruments all blend in well. 9/10

3. Eyeless: (3:56) This track is one of the longer ones on the album, and indeed a good one. Listen to it and youll probably play it at least twice before moving on to track 4. 9/10

4. Wait and Bleed: (2:27) This is indeed a Slipknot Classic and the only song which actually has singing for most of the way through. It isnt particularly good to headbang to, but it still sounds good and everyone likes it. 9.5/10

5. Surfacing: (3:37) Known by maggots as the inernational f***ing anthem, this song is often played as the last song in concerts. It isnt as popular as wait and bleed, but i actually prefer this track. THree cheers for slipknot! One, two, THREE!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10/10

6. Spit it out: (2:39) My favourite track on the album, which is such a shame as it doesnt last long at all. The intro will get you headbanging instantly, and the chorus is loud enough to shake a whole hallway! It talks about someone who argues in court and in the end, the last verse tells him that the verdict is still guilty. But it is just awesome! 10.5/10

7. Tattered and torn: (2:53) This track is even worse than a chav song and thats all i have to say. 3/10

8. Me inside: (2:39) This track is also boring, but far better then Tattered and torn. The chorus is good, and therefore i rate it an extra 2 marks. 7/10

9. Liberate: (3:06) This is a song which i know all the words to, but do not understand what it is about. It has a very strong intro and chorus, and the verses are slightly weaker than the rest, but still good. Unfortunately the bit after verse 2 is the bit i dont like and i only rate it 9.5/10. 9.5/10. Take that bit out and i would give it 10.5.

10. Prosthetics: (4:58) This song is catchy in the choruses and i enjoy listening to those bits, but i dont like the rest of it. Be careful: The song has 3 choruses:

1: Mine! Ah f***ing you will be mine!

2: Damn it man i knew it was a mistake!

3: What the f*** is different?

Overall the track is good and so i rate it 9/10.

11: No Life: (2:47) This track gets annoying eventually but while it is opening up during the first minute, the song is very good. 8/10

12: Diluted: (3:22) A song i think little about, but i do like the way god is accused (I worship Satan), and god curses somebody who accordingly did nothing wrong. 8/10

13: Only One: (2:26) This track is very fierce and merciless, and i dont understand the track but nonetheless i like it. 9/10.

14: Scissors: This song doesnt interest me that much and so i dont have very much to say really. 5/10

15: Eeyore: The bonus track isnt as good as we could have hoped for, but it is better than any of the songs given under 8/10 so i give this song 8/10. Do not miss this track (it plays automatically 4 minutes after the end of scissors)!

Unusually bad Nu-Metal.......2007-03-25

Alright, I'm NOT a kid. I'm just dont feel like registering just to write a review.
Ok, Slipknot is NOT metal, let alone extreme metal. In fact, they are about as metal as The Click Five (I take that back; the Click Five is more metal than this band). Corey Taylor's vocals are weak and off-key, and the guitars are simply downtuned noise, not to mention very simple from a technical standpoint(All they do is alternate between a few one-fingered power chords). The bass is nonexistant, and Joey's drumming is sloppy. For all the praise he gets, guys like David Husvik (Extol) and Casey Grillo (Kamelot) could totally OWN him.
I can deal with sub-par lyrics as long as the music is good, but if it sucks, then I bash the lyrics too. Corey's lyrics are immature, and could have been written by a ten year old who is angry because his mom would'nt let him buy those ridiculous Hot Topic pants with all the rings and chains. Basically, all he sings about is murder and misanthropic hatred (ooh, nu-metal kids. I used a big word). They probably stem from something so minor as being picked on occasionally in school, and now he gets to have his little temper-tantrum.
I wont make fun of the fact that they have nine members (Therion happens to have eight), but the instrumentation is horrible. Trash cans and turntables? Give me a break. These illiterate apes have no business playing musical instruments, and nobody who likes actual music should have to listen to their "wall of noise" sound or insipid, violent, misogynistic lyrics.
Heres to hoping they split up soon. For real talent check out Extol, Dragonforce, Kamelot, Virgin Black, Chthonic, Dimmu Borgir, Opeth, Narnia, Evergrey, Tristania, Freedom Call, or pretty much anything that is Death, Black, Gothic, Thrash, or Power metal.

OMG just shut up already! Jesus!.......2007-03-03

I am sick and tired of all this bashing of Nu-Metal! What is so bad about
it? And who are you to say that its dead? I listened to this band since I was 12 years old (I am 19 now) and I never got sick of it! As I got older my taste in music matured ever more. If you were assumeing I am some teenager who doesnt know real music you are wrong! I like all kinds of metal! If you are going to call me a poser metal head you are wrong! I have respefct for all kinds of metal! I like stuff like Soilwork, Dimmu Bogir, Trivium, Dio, Nevermore, Dragonforce, and etc. etc. I like everything from classic metal, power, death, black, nu metal and beyond!

I am just sick of all this bashing of nu-metal. You have no right to judge all nu-metal fans as idiot narrow-minded teenagers! Seriously Its just like me judgeing all you narrow minded classic rockers as 35 year losers who live in their mother's basement who just cant leave the 70's and the 80's behind! Because that is probably what most of you are! If you were a "true metalhead" as you call yourself surely you would have respect for all kinds of metal! If you are saying nu-metal is talentless you must be a retard! Every genre of music is talented in its own right (except for teen pop and rap.)

Seriously why bash Slipknot if the Backstreet Boys just came out with a new CD? I am sure even you would rather listen to Slipknot than listen to them. I know I would. Like I said I am tired of hearing "Nu-Metal is dead!" So Hair Metal or Glam Metal is not dead? Yeah right! You are saying nu-metal is dead but I dont reckon the genres I just listed stayed for long now did they? Dont get me wrong I like that kind of stuff too.

As time goes by things change! Get used to it! People who were raised around different things like different stuff! I was raised around nu-metal so what do you expect? Although I do like everything else. Seriously I hear alot of people saying extremely cruel and uncalled for things about nu-metal fans and saying things like "I hope all you nu-metal fans get AIDS" or "I wont 2 kill mislef wen I heer dis!!" I think it is wrong to hate people just because they like a different genre of music than you do! So wish such a terrible thing just because I like a different kind of music than you do? AIDS is nothing to joke around about. You are sick! And if you are going to kill yourself just over music then you must be a retard.

So what if Slipknot sounds like every other nu-metal band. Hey most hair metal bands sound exactly the same as eachother so there. Sorry about my rambleing. Now about Slipknot. Yeah I know they sound like every other nu-metal band but hey who cares! Then again what band doesnt these days. I dont even know what I just said...

hey jhon .......2007-01-15

jhon did u find the bonus track eeyore ppl wait a few min after sissors 2 find the bouns track

Average customer rating: Haha......... W00T Slipknot at ther best.....Kill MCR! It'll grow on you dropped back a little/ But i have to say.... Great music for angry socially inept teenagers.

Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses Slipknot Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Slipknot Iowa Lost and Found The The End of All Things to Come 9.0: Live ASIN: B0001NBMBC Release Date: 2004-05-25

Tracks:

1. Prelude 3.0
2. The Blister Exists
3. Three Nil
4. Duality
5. Opium Of The People
6. Circle
7. Welcome
8. Vermilion
9. Pulse Of The Maggots
10. Before I Forget
11. Vermilion Pt. 2
12. The Nameless
13. The Virus Of Life
14. Danger - Keep Away

Amazon.com

If it's sometimes a chore to get past Slipknot's stratified shock-rock shtick, Iowa's nouveau metal-mongers take the occasion of their third album proper to prove there's a genuinely restless, undeniable musical juggernaut beneath the horror-show masquerade. Producer Rick Rubin has honed their modern metal assault to a fine edge here, tempering it with a compelling sense of dynamics missing from all too many similar heavy forgings in the bargain. But credit the band with hammering together the solid foundations of what stands as their best album to date, a collection that succeeds by--surprise--reverting to more traditional song-forms and occasionally operating at something other than a relentless fevered pitch. Call it mainstreaming or a newfound maturity; whatever it is, it pays diverse dividends from the opening cinematic tension of "Prelude 3.0" and paramilitary-cadenced thrill ride "Three Nil" to the moody, rap-thrash single "Duality" and the unlikely, angst-laden pop hooks of "Circle." If that song's cello-inflected atmospherics and lilting Corey Taylor vocals may have the band's faithful initially rubbing their ears in puzzlement, by the time the evocative acoustic guitars, bittersweet harmonies and string quartet break of "Vermilion Pt. 2" rolls around, it's clear this is a band who's challenged itself with broad new horizons--and triumphed. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

Within the confines, or lack thereof, of VOL. 3: (THE SUBLIMINAL VERSES) lies a new level of musicianship, achieved through the hard work poured into supporting their self-titled debut and their subsequent hit album, IOWA. Produced by Rick Rubin, Vol 3 not only captures the band's strengths to this point- it sees the spore that is Slipknot exploding in all directions. The songs on this daring effort transcend traditional hard music structure, and will surprise the uninitiated with their dynamic appeal. Masterful guitar work, visceral drum beats, and a newly-expanded vocal range are highlights of this work that Corey Taylor (#8) calls "both brutal and beautiful." Much of the creative inspiration in evidence on the new album is owed to Rubin and his reputedly- haunted mansion, in which the band lived while recording VOL. 3: (THE SUBLIMINAL VERSES). "You can really feel (the effect of the mansion) on the album. There were ghosts in the machine, in the equipment! . Things would freeze, things would loop for no reason at all. It was strange," adds Taylor. Paul Gray (#2) comments on what Rubin brought to the table… "Rick brought a huge amount of open mindedness - normally 9 different people trying different things can be tough - Rick got us to just throw all our preconceived notions out the window. He was able to integrate bits and pieces of everyone's ideas."

The first single off VOL. 3: (THE SUBLIMINAL VERSES), "Duality" is, "lyrically, what you might think... we've been through a lot as a band and the lyrics really reflect our maintaining faith and the perseverance of all 9 of us," says Joey Jordison (#1). "Duality" represents the album well in its unwillingness to compromise the band's rock foundation and its ability to be aurally appealing and melodic at the same time. Other songs of note on the record, "Before I Forget" and "Vermillion" underline the statement made by "Duality", with their dark melodies and fierce instrumentation. "Before I Forget" is about rising above the bull*#!t and being a person, not a human. It's about saying what you mean and meaning what you say - taking zero bull#!*t." adds Taylor, "and Vermillion is a stalker's love song, shot thru his eyes. It's kind of a does he or doesn't he type thing - it's left open for you to decide."

Customer Reviews:

Haha................2007-06-01

Okay, so I'll be honest, I listened to slipknot back in the day, and Iowa still gets a play every year or so. However, Slipknot has shown on this album, what the definition of garbage really is.

Iowa and their self-titled at least were interesting listens, and made slipknot the forerunneres of nu-metal or whatever name you give to this crap genre of metal. Iowa has some moments that are good, and that album is extremely dark and brooding, even for nu-metal. This album focuses on Corey turning Slipknot into Stone Sour. There are seriously no interesting songs!!!!!!

Sure they get a lot of radioplay and they have more fans than they did, but this band has really turned into garbage. Corey's screaming actually was decent, but terrible in this recording. The acoustic songs are terrible and his new singing voice is just plain bad. Money turned an okay "once a year listen" into this: seriously the worst cd I've ever heard. I'd probably rather listen to William Hung than this because I can at least laugh instead of being bored and sickened with disgust for the nonuse of talent in this recording. But thats all inplying that slipknot has talent: as I said Corey HAD a good screaming voice, but the rest of the band was very questionable from the beginning. 2 percussionists? I can usually only hear 1 and the two of them together equal one half of a bad metal band's drummer. (P.S. Thats pathetic)

I just hope that some of you listening to this abomination use it as a stepping stone to get into actual metal. I got into the Gothenburg bands (In Flames, Dark Tranquility, At the gates, old Soilwork to name a few) and have never looked back into this patheic genre........when you grow up, go to college, and your brain develops, you'll agree with me. My only hope is that at least 1 person looks at one of those aformentioned bands and begins their future listening to good music. My mission will be complete!

For those of you who already have this cd, don't worry, it still has use. I put mine in a buddy's microwave and seeing it shoot sparks and disintegrate will entertain you far more than the cd ever could. I just hope this genre runs out of steam soon, as well as the new slipknot does, and judging by this cd, it won't be long for either.

W00T Slipknot at ther best.....Kill MCR!.......2007-04-17

Ok like the other slipknot reviews i point out im not a kid, 15 acualy.

This is the best Slipknot album there is and there most muture album. The albums prelude is a bit slow, but it get BLOWN OUT with the blister. I have all slipknot cds (including orginal copy of MFKR) and this is best one out. Alot of people go bashing this bad because they listen to crappy nickleback and mcr and poo...well all I have to say is, WTF! Metal fans alot of the time bash slipknot cuz they dont realize that normal metal is a dying breed.... Anyway about the album... The blister,three nil,duality,opium all kick booty tracks that will make u listen to um over and over. Circle, a milder track to calm u down a bit and keeps u listening, Welcome a regular kind of slipknot, but this album can afford it with it mighty powerfulness. Vermillion, one of the weirdest yet cool slipknot songs there is, if ur use to listening to self titled and iowa this song will make you go, wow, thats slipknot. pulse and b4 i forget are also great tracks on this cd that go along with opening tracks. vermillion pt 2, a uber mello song, cool though, the nameless is a awsum track, realy cool good beat and catchy, virus and danger a way to calm u down while sticking to the metal. The band has much improved since there earlier cds and there lyrics r much more tentalizing. Best Slipknot out there, and dont you slipknot bashers go picking on it cuz of ur MCR, I must point out that MCR wasnt all bad, at the start, but has grown into a point that if i hear the black parade i yell at the people playing it and threaten them with slipknot. Slipknot = Best out there right now... hope they remain for a long time.

It'll grow on you.......2007-04-11

At first, I refused to listen to this cd. It was much different from Iowa and there self titled LP. They stopped swearing, but they are still heavy. It took me awhile to get use to this cd but it grows on you after awhile.

dropped back a little/ But i have to say...........2007-03-22

This album was a little on teh down side due to all the off collard songs. There are four good songs on this CD, which isn't as impresive as IOWA which had more like six. Its still a great CD but for me it was a millimeter dropback. this is not there best CD, but I have to say this is pretty impressive.

The best song I would have to say is a debate between duality, and the blister exsists. Iowa is still the best CD.

Great music for angry socially inept teenagers........2007-03-15

I agree with the guy that said that. Now if you are one of those types that are sitting on top of the social pyramid in high school, wearing your overly expensive pink polo shirts with your colars popped listening to Paris Hilton, if you are just some ditzy airhead broad obsessed with pink and pretty boys, or if you are just some 35 year old loser living in his parents basment who is just all stuck in the 70's and the 80's then this kind of music definitely isnt for you!

But if you were like me in high school one of the poor, quiet, socilally inept ones wearing Band T-shirts who wishes all preppies and popular kids would just suddenly burst into flames than this kind of music is the ultimate chill out music!

This what I want to say! I am sick and tired of all this bashing of Nu-Metal! What is so bad about it? And who are you to say that its dead? I listened to this band since I was 12 years old (I am 19 now) and I never got sick of it (this alblum anyways that new stuff is junk)! If you were assumeing I am some teenager who doesnt know real music you are wrong! I like all kinds of metal! If you are going to call me a poser metal head you are wrong! I have respefct for all kinds of metal! I like stuff like Soilwork, Trivium, Dio, Nevermore, Dragonforce, and etc. etc. I like everything from classic metal, power, death, black, nu metal and beyond!

I am just sick of all this bashing of nu-metal. You have no right to judge all nu-metal fans as idiot narrow-minded teenagers! Seriously Its just like me judgeing all you narrow minded classic rockers as 35 year losers who live in their mother's basement! If you were a "true metalhead" as you call yourself surely you would have respect for all kinds of metal! If you are saying nu-metal is talentless you must be a retard! Every genre of music is talented in its own right (except for teen pop and rap.)

Seriously why bash Slipknot if the Backstreet Boys just came out with a new CD? I am sure even you would rather listen to Slipknot than listen to them. I know I would. Like I said I am tired of hearing "Nu-Metal is dead!" So Hair Metal or Glam Metal is not dead? Yeah right! You are saying nu-metal is dead but I dont reckon the genres I just listed stayed for long now did they? Dont get me wrong I like that kind of stuff too.

As time goes by things change! Get used to it! People who were raised around different things like different stuff! I was raised around nu-metal so what do you expect? Although I do like everything else. Seriously I hear alot of people saying extremely cruel and uncalled for things about nu-metal fans and saying things like "I hope all u nu-metal fanz get AIDZ" or "I wont 2 kill mislef wen I heer dis!!" I think it is wrong to hate people just because they like a different genre of music than you do! So wish such a terrible thing just because I like a different kind of music than you do? You are sick! And if you are going to kill yourself just over music then you must be a retard. I listen to whatever kind of music I want! And If you have a problem with that you can shove it!

So what if Slipknot sounds like every other rap metal band. Hey most hair metal bands sound exactly the same as eachother so there. Yeah so they rip off of Korn and so on. Then again what band doesnt these days. Seriously who's to say what "True Metal" is and isnt? Who makes all these rules anyways? Whos to say whether or not a band has talent? If they are better than N'Sync who cares? Sorry about my rambleing. I have no other place to post such thoughts because I hate myspace! Now about Slipknot. Yeah I know they sound like every other nu-metal band but hey who cares! I dont even know what I just said...

Average customer rating: Love it! -thumbs up- It's not just a Tac-Nuke, it's another way to say I Hate You Heaviest death/trash metal album ever... It's more like a 4 star, but I rated 5 to boost the average.

Iowa Slipknot Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Slipknot Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses [Bonus Disc] 9.0: Live Slipknot - Disasterpieces ASIN: B00005A46T Release Date: 2001-08-28

Tracks:

1. (515)
2. People = Shit
3. Disasterpiece
4. My Plague
5. Everything Ends
6. The Heretic Anthem
7. Gently
8. Left Behind
9. The Shape
10. I Am Hated
11. Skin Ticket
12. New Abortion
13. Metabolic
14. Iowa

Amazon.com

Right from the introductory shriek and grind of "(515)," you know Slipknot are deadly serious about making a real heavy metal album. Iowa is intimidating in its unforgiving heaviness. Produced to perfection by wunderkind Ross Robinson, it takes the best of Slayer as a starting point. "People = Shit," "The Heretic Anthem," and "New Abortion" are relentless and wholly brutal, but this is no mere thrash. "Disasterpiece" features a weird, hypnotic riff, while "Left Behind" comes across like a duet between Alice in Chains' Layne Staley and Slayer's Tom Araya. The rerecorded "Gently" builds slowly from industrial atmospherics to a punishing explosion of noise. The title track (also old and formerly known as "Killers Are Quiet") is a deeply unsettling heavy-metal "Midnight Rambler." Frontman Corey Taylor claims to have performed it naked and bleeding from self-inflicted wounds, which isn't hard to believe. This masterfully constructed collection is painfully raw and utterly compelling. --Dominic Wills

Customer Reviews:

Love it!.......2007-03-16

This was the first Slipknot album I have purchased and I'm proud of it. I was wondering how I would like it considering I never really paid attention to them before and listened to bands like Metallica and System of a Down alot but nothing as heavy as this album. I decided to pick it up after an ex-girlfriend of mine showed me The Heretic Anthem.

Although not for the squeemish (as most extreme metal albums are) I say this is a must own for fans of heavy and extreme metal. It didnt sound anything like nu-metal to me.

Some may think the excessive amount of lyrics about breakups and love are not the best option for any band to choose but I dont mind.

I don't want to bombard you with cliche's but let me just put it this way: the way Corey sings/screams alongside Mick's guitar may actually be a very well epic sound.

Check out the track clip previews, especially track 6, the Heretic Anthem. Some of the previews dont catch the best parts of the songs but I'd highly recommend this album to any heavy/extreme metal fan.

-thumbs up-.......2007-02-22

Slipknot is very hit-or-miss, but this album has a few of my favorites.

It's not just a Tac-Nuke, it's another way to say I Hate You.......2007-02-16

The 20th Century was, not so long ago, the most violent in human history.

Man it doesn't take much to get upstaged.

The 21st Century is like some great blood-soaked gut-spattered gory canvas of Satan, and a real work of art it is: Genocide in all its viscera-spattered glory stomping red-toothed & hungry across the Sudan & despoiling Rwanda; the annihilation by 747 of two of America's most iconic skyscrapers; constant headhacking, decapitation, & the development of Suicide Bombing as one Religion's single contribution to culture; riots, looting, burning, raping, maiming to say nothing of the lesser Lights of Violence like typhoons, twisters, earthquakes, and even a hurricane that devoured a major American city while everybody just watched.

Man it's been a doozy, hasn't it? Who needs monsters when we have Mankind?

In this world full of idiots, I'm grateful that I have a band like Slipknot. I'm glad I can spin a brutal little brass-knuckles headcrusher of a CD like Iowa, which is great music to listen to when you want to crush people and break things. When you're tired of idiots on the highway driving in the passing lane at 45 mph, creating a rolling roadblock---the same idiots who scream down leafy & narrow suburban streets at 90 mph or tailgating you within inches of your back bumper when you have nowhere to go.

You with me?

It's great music to just let rampage through your ears, your guts, your windows, when you're sick of the vomit our so-called "Leaders" spew, vomit that passes as wisdom, vomit that assures us we should fret & worry about what terrorist savages think about us, that we should be ready at every instant to bow & scrape & apologize.

It's for those moments when some hideous mainstream sub-normal twists up his face and says "why do you have to be so weird?". It's for everybody who ever said "you're never gonna make it", for every chick who ever shot you down because she was gunning for the QB, who now sells used cars and comes home to the little hovel they call a home, gunning his grungy little Geo through the stoplights.

It's for those days that are Red in Tooth & Claw, when the Rage just spills over and you need something to serve as a soundtrack for fury.

That's "Iowa".

JSG

Heaviest death/trash metal album ever..........2006-12-24

...but all you had to talk about is how you broke up with your girlfriend (just listen to "Everything Ends") and complainig about what a s##tty place your home IOWA is and how your life sucks there, because that's what metal is all about, isn't it, Slipknot?

It's more like a 4 star, but I rated 5 to boost the average........2006-10-06

What an underrated album.
This is definietly Slipknot's best (and only good). When it was released in 2001, I was surprised after their pretty weak debut. I didn't like that album too much, however it had its moments and a great song "W&B". And when Iowa came out, I was glad to hear a pure anger-metal assault, it was a good listen in the sea of fashionable rap-rock bulls**t bands which ones were the kings of the music world back then (crazytown,limpbizkit etc.). Now this band is a SELLOUT, Vol. 3. was disappointing after this and 9.0 Live is by far the worst live album I've ever heard! I dont think Slipknot will sound like this ever again, what a pity, Corey should stay in Stone Sour. Anyway, nevermind about this tragedy, just get this album it improves that this band used to be able to make something decent (however not excellent) and continue it but they've lost it.

Average customer rating: Razaak is dead once again worrying about what other people think. awesome stuff "Are you ready to have a friggin' good time?!" This cd doesnt deserve soo many bad reviews!

9.0: Live Slipknot Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Iowa Slipknot Slipknot - Disasterpieces Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses Voliminal: Inside the Nine (2pc) ASIN: B000BEZPQE Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

1. The Blister Exists
2. (Sic)
3. Disasterpiece
4. Before I Forget
5. Left Behind
6. Liberate
7. Vermilion
8. Pulse Of The Maggots
9. Purity
10. Eyeless
11. Drum Solo
12. Eeyore

Tracks:

1. Three Nil
2. The Nameless
3. Skin Ticket
4. Everything Ends
5. The Heretic Anthem
6. Iowa
7. Duality
8. Spit It Out
9. People = S#!t
10. Get This
11. Wait And Bleed
12. Surfacing

Album Description

In a world where the mentality seems to be "work less, yet earn more," Slipknot have done everything they can to work harder and earn what they deserve, much to the chagrin of their so-called peers, yet to the delight of their fans, known affectionately as the Maggots. The latest culmination of their efforts is Slipknot 9.0: Live, a bludgeoning live double CD of the past three album's worth of material that captures all of the noise, hatred, intensity, violence, pain, blood and infection that make the maggots swarm.

"Most of the people that are going to buy this record are core fans, and normally when they listen to an album, they say: 'Oh, this part is brutal, oh, this is bad-ass.' And they rewind over parts and sing along," Crahan explains. "But I think with this record, they're going to be very silent because I think they're going to be painting a picture of us live in their head as they hear it. You're used to seeing us live, but now you're hearing it live, so you're forced to paint the movie in your head, which creates a psychosis - that is what we are doing with rock and roll music."

The 24 recordings on 9.0: Live were made directly from the soundboard in countless cities and capture the immediacy and explosiveness of the Slipknot experience, an experience that took on a new life two years ago. In July of 2003, Slipknot convened in a dilapidated mansion in the Hollywood Hills. By January of 2004, they emerged with Vol 3: The Subliminal Verses, an album that would re-establish them as the premiere hard rock band in the world. And in March of 2004, they set out to remind the world of that by doing what they do best: taking it to the people live - a full-contact concert experience. The album contains blips from the nearly two years of brutal touring the band waded through, rejoicing, suffering, destroying, but most importantly reconnecting as a unit, a family, an unstoppable force that will never be reckoned with, never be duplicated, but always envied.

Customer Reviews:

Razaak is dead once again.......2007-04-12

Before I got this cd, i only kno wthe songs from their first cd so of course they sounded better at first, and i couldnt wait to hear my two favourite songs, liberate and spit it out, which i didnt think would be very good on a live cd but i turned out wrong. Generally high scores go to Before i forget, Liberate, pulse of the Maggots, Three Nil, Skin Ticket, The heretic anthem, Duality, Spit it out, Wait and bleed and surfacing but of course the others all rock as well

worrying about what other people think........2006-09-29

If you like a certain artist it doesn't really matter what other people think. Do you ask for their advice at the drive-thru as well? Follow your heart. I love the originality of Slipknot. I have been a metal fan since '77. So much garbage comes and goes. The longevity of Slipknot will prove all the critics wrong. Cheers!

awesome stuff.......2006-07-31

for all those reviewers who gave this album one two or three stars really didn't listen to the album enough. When I got this live album I never really heard slipknot before so i played it and listened, i felt the same way as the one and two star reviewers but when i listened to it a month later after i had decided it wasn't good i put it back in my cd player and really loved after a couple of minutes! The reason it sounds so-called sloppy is becuase it isn't recorded but if you listen after a while it is music to your ears. but if you listen you can hear the correct melody in the singer even though his mask muffles his voice the guitars are awesome, the turn tables have a great effect on the music, the samplings adds great touches to it, and the drums sound better live! really the only thing I have to say about this album is sit, listen, and hang on for fricken life! By the way, enjoy the drum solo on disc one.

"Are you ready to have a friggin' good time?!".......2006-06-24

I'll get right to the point: I have rarely enjoyed a live album as much as this one since Pantera's "Official Live: 101 Proof" was released in 1997. I had seen Slipknot on tour prior to hearing "9.0 Live", and I was very impressed with their live show, but I had no idea this album would be just as good as being in the stadium with the band. But it is! Live albums sometimes have trouble capturing the great energy and sound quality of the band's live show, but that sure isn't a problem here. In fact, "9.0 Live" almost indisputably sounds fuller, heavier, darker, tighter, and louder than most of Slipknot's live albums (especially compared to their latest studio offering, 2004's "Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses"). These two discs are literally jam packed with superb, ferocious excitement. This album's building energy is so present, its almost tangible.

Furthermore, if you've ever had your doubts about Slipknot being good musicians and/or songwriters, you can now (and forever) lay those doubts to rest. The guitarists, Mick Thompson and James Root, thrash away at their instruments, playing riff after blazing riff, and drummer Joey Jordinson, who might be the most talented one in the group, plays very talented, almost punk-ish drum beats which drive the songs. Plus, one might think that having all nine band members playing at the same time would drown out somebody's playing, but it almost never does. Even the second drummer, Chris Fehn, gets his moment in the spotlight (as in "The Blister Exists" and "Before I Forget").

The only foreseeable downside to "9.0 Live" is that some fans may not be able to sit through the whole thing (it is two discs and darn close to being two hours long). But, to be fair, there is a fair share of banter between frontman Corey Taylor and the crowd. Plus, drummer Joey Jordinson does get one whole track to himself (track eleven on the first disc, "Drum Solo" is an interlude of sorts.)

Every single song on here is executed and performed absolutely perfectly. Some of the songs are even arguably better than the studio version. The first disc begins with a joking, British-sounding voice telling the audience (much to their dismay) "Slipknot will not be performing this evening." Guitarist Mick, however, then launches into a grinding main riff and the first song, "The Blister Exists", has begun. This is one of many inspiring songs here which is pulsating with intensity and exhilaration (other songs like this include "(sic)", "Disasterpiece", and "Eeyore.") The catchy songs ("Before I Forget", which features both guitarists pounding out churning, headbanging riffs, and the careening "Pulse Of The Maggots") remain catchy, and maybe even have slightly better hooks than the originals. Some other places on the first disc, like during track six (when Corey bellows "It's time for everyone to jump, come on!"), I could barely control myself from staying in my seat. That song also establishes a good dynamic, because Slipknot played a neck snapper like "Liberate", but then take things down a notch for a more restrained number, "Vermillion." Later on, "Purity" (which is actually a rarity which evolved from a Slipknot demo), allows the DJ (Sid Wilson) to shine, because it begins with some good, catchy scratches. "Eyeless" shows off the whole band's stellar musicianship and willingness to work as a whole. This song is very musically complex, as it begins with some more DJ scratching and boasts a terrific give-and-take between the double bass drumming and scorching riffs.

Next, for track eleven, Joey turns out a lengthy, multi-speed, polyrhythmic, everything-but-the kitchen-sink drum solo which is pretty darn amazing.

"The Heretic Anthem"--which begins with a chilling spoken word intro (of the song's chorus) before turning to heavy, churning riffs and swift, buzzsaw drumming--and an especially vicious rendition of "People=Sh - t" are the two main highlights on the second disc. But they aren't the only standouts: "Three Nil", "Everything Ends", and "Duality" are a couple of the other blistering tracks. Plus, "The Nameless", which has a great friction between the hard hitting guitars and two acoustic breakdowns, and the punching guitars and emotional, throat-straining yells on "Skin Ticket" (which is actually pulled off, here, quite well for a song Slipknot had never played in concert before), are notable, as well. And the very last song is "the international f - ckin' anthem" (which is what Corey calls "Surfacing").

One might think that, over the course of these twenty-four tracks, the novelty might wear off. But that isn't true, either! Simply put, "9.0 Live" is a fantastic live album from an absolutely great live band (and great band in general). Definitely buy this album if you're a Slipknot fan, pop it in your changer, and (as Corey says early on) be "ready to have a f - ckin' good time"!

This cd doesnt deserve soo many bad reviews!.......2006-06-23

Some people dont like this album. I can understand that, but why talk crap about it? About what that Slipknot fan said, "this cd is too sloppy to listen to", I dont really agree all the way with you buddy but i DO agree with you in some! I have to admit that Three Nil does sound sloppy because Joey sounds like he cant keep up with his drums, and it does sound annoying. To the perosn who gave them a 1 star review, ok dude, about them turntables, to you they may have gotten worn out back in '99, but it gives the band a different type of sound. Songs like Eyeless and Surfacing would not be the same without it! Yeah thats all i have to say to you guys, hope i didnt offend you or anything.

CD REVIEW:
This album aint at all that bad! Slipknot has a heavier sound when they perform live, cory's vocals are just as good as when he is in the studio recording. Songs like (Sic), Spit It Out, Surfacing, and others give you this pumped up feeling and just make you want to head bang. Alot of live cds are boring and dull, just listen to Linkin Park live in Texas, youll know what i mean, but this cd gives you the feel that you're actuallly there! Spit It Out contains a command from Cory to get on the ground and jump up with a giant crash of pure metal. If you've seen Disasterpieces you know what im talking about. Joey gets a little sloppy in the drums in Three Nil but still ok, gets a little annoying tho. Hope this helps!

Average customer rating: Decent album with some cool bonuses Worth the price for the bonus disc alone! Slipknot's soft side........ Great album--Special Edition makes it better! an open minded review of not just this album,but the state of metal in general

Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses [Bonus Disc] Slipknot Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Slipknot Iowa 9.0: Live Stone Sour Slipknot - Disasterpieces ASIN: B00080EU58 Release Date: 2006-12-25

Tracks:

1. Prelude 3.0
2. Blister Exists
3. Three Nil
4. Duality
5. Opium of the People
6. Circle
7. Welcome
8. Vermilion
9. Pulse of the Maggots
10. Before I Forget
11. Vermilion, Pt. 2
12. Nameless
13. Virus of Life
14. Danger - Keep Away

Tracks:

1. Don't Get Close [*]
2. Scream [*]
3. Vermilion [Terry Date Mix][*]
4. Danger - Keep Away [Full-Length Version][*]
5. Blister Exists [Live][*]
6. Three Nil [Live][*]
7. Disasterpiece [Live][*]
8. People = Sh*t [Live][*]

Customer Reviews:

Decent album with some cool bonuses .......2007-03-09

I liked it and you probably will too if you are a Slipknot fan. My only advice is wait till the price drops to about 18 dollars. I paid roughly 22 bucks which is 4 dollars too much in my opinion. My logic for this? Lets just say there are only about 18 good tracks and at a dollar a track...well you do the math.

Worth the price for the bonus disc alone!.......2006-06-10

I can't say I've always been a huge Slipknot fan, but I really liked the version of Vermilion I heard on the Resident Evil 2 soundtrack, so I figured I'd track it down (no pun intended). I dithered and never really did anything about it until a Slipknot CD entered my gold box selections on Amazon one day. It was actually "Iowa", but after checking it out along with the various other offerings, I decided I'd really rather have this disc. Couldn't be happier with my choice. Before when I was pissed, I'd throw on some Rage Against the Machine or Tool or Nightwish or Opeth - now, it's all about Slipknot. Haven't had another CD in since I got it. In fact, 'Danger - Keep Away' reminds me a lot of something I'd hear from Opeth, and I'm also really hung up on 'Duality'. Of course, 'Vermilion' was what I bought it for (vocals remind me of [...]), but I enjoy all three versions on this 2 disc set. The different remixes and the live tracks fromt the 2nd disc help to showcase their range - which, I must admit, I didn't think was this good. I sold them short, and I shouldn't have. Shame on me - this disc has convinced me that Slipknot has talent aplenty and I will be back for more.

Slipknot's soft side...............2006-04-18

Dont get me wrong, this is a excellent album but it is softer and shows another side of Slipknot, the bonus disc show Slipknot's true potentiol. Scream and People=Sh*t (Live) are the best in the bonus disc. In vol3. Before I Forget, Duality,
Opium of the People, Pulse of the maggots and the nameless are
the best. For hardcore slipknot fans, yoou might wanna borrowit from someone. But if you wanna get into Slipknot, start with this. Overall, good album, hard to compete with Iowa

Great album--Special Edition makes it better!.......2005-12-30

Okay first things first. To all the people who say that this is Slipknot's worst album, and to the people who called other people liars because they said that this was a good album, just be quiet now and save yourself the rest of the embarrassment. Just because Corey doesn't scream the "F" word every 17 and a half seconds doesn't make this a bad album. Just because Corey doesn't cuss at all, with the exception of 'b!tch3d' in "Duality"--which is hardly even discernable--doesn't make this a bad album. Personally, it shows me a more mature Slipknot than we got on Iowa and the self-titled album. Cussing does not make an album good or bad. Let me repeat myself. CUSSING DOES NOT MAKE AN ALBUM GOOD OR BAD! Some people have a problem figuring out what that means. I, personally, like this album, as I do the other 2 'Knot albums. I cannot wait for the next Slipknot album. (There is one coming out in 2006, just to let people know.)

an open minded review of not just this album,but the state of metal in general.......2005-08-07

Slipknot:the most loved and hated band in the world,depending on who you are. Am I a maggot? I supose,minus the fanatical devotion. Do all other bands suck compared to this band? nope. I guess what makes me different is I have a broad musical palate. As a brief psuedo review of this cd though, others have said it shows the band growing and maturing, almost as though they are trying to move beyond the "teen angst" fan quotient, snd there are almost balads on this cd. Perhaps the side projects have influenced the band,who knows(I'll check them out and edit this review after I do) The band still packs a nhilistic,misanthropic punch,to be sure,and the bonus disc is a great addition for completists. buy this,listen to it openly,you may be suprised.

Metal as a musical genre is really changing,I'm old school(80s thrash and black metal mostly) and bands such as Korn,Mudvayne, Slipknot and Mushroomhead,as well as Killswitch Engage have totally revolutionized(some say destroyed) metal. Metal is a trend again,it's back,angry,and coming for you...you have been warned!

Average customer rating: Good Music For A Bad Cause Great Songs, Great Cause! Truth or complacency? The choice is yours. English as a second language for Americans a testament to the surviving power of music

Rise Above: 24 Black Flag Songs to Benefit the West Memphis Three Various Artists Manufacturer: Sanctuary Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Broken Summers Slip It In My War Get in the Van: On the Road With Black Flag (2nd Edition) The End of Silence ASIN: B00006JBKR Release Date: 2002-10-08

Tracks:

1. Rise Above - Chuck D & Henry Rollins
2. Nervous Breakdown - Keith Morris
3. Fix Me - Iggy Pop
4. American Waste - Neil Fallon of Clutch
5. I've Had it - Cedric Bixler Zavala of The Mars Volta
6. I've Heard It Before - Jeff Moreira of Poison the Well
7. Room 13 - Corey Taylor of Slipknot
8. Wasted - Exene Cervenka
9. Jealous Again - Nick Oliveri of Queens of the Stone Age
10. TV Party - Henry Rollins
11. No Values - Hank III
12. Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie - Dean Ween
13. Depression - Casey Chaos of Amen
14. Six Pack - Mike Patton
15. Police Story - Ice T
16. Revenge - Tom Araya of Slayer
17. Thirsty & Miserable - Lemmy
18. What I See - Chuck Dukowski
19. No More - Tim Armstrong & Lars Frederiksen
20. Black Coffee - Henry Rollins
21. Slip It In - Henry Rollins & Inger Lorre
22. Annihilate This Week - Henry Rollins, Kira Roessler
23. My War - Henry Rollins
24. Nervous Breakdown - Ryan Adams (Bonus Track)

Amazon.com

Holy countercultural confluence! For the cause of fundraising for the defense of a trio of legally bound Arkansas headbangers--one of whom is currently on death row on the basis of hearsay testimony--Henry Rollins has resurrected the sacrosanct songs of his legendary former Los Angeles hardcore band Black Flag. Much as he first joined the popular Flag by jumping on stage and grabbing the microphone, Rollins here assigns lead vocals to a bewildering array of guests, including Iggy Pop, Dean Ween, Corey Taylor of Slipknot, Tom Araya of Slayer, Queens of the Stone Age, and Ice T. The Rollins Band convincingly serves as caustic backing band throughout. Protest music godfather Chuck D. of Public Enemy appears as well, though simply to introduce the album. Many of the singers, whether inspired by the cause itself or the muscular caliber of Black Flag's music, deliver the rebellious message with heartfelt intensity. Motorhead leader Lemmy's ripping version of "Thirsty and Miserable" is a stunning highlight, as is Hank Williams III's psychotic "No Values." Former Flag singers Keith Morris and Chuck Dukowski bring their veteran intensity, and Rollins himself shouts "My War," "TV Party," "Black Coffee," "Annihilate This Week," "Slip It In," and the title track. (Flag guitarist-lyricist Greg Ginn is notably absent, though his trademark clear Lucite guitar joins the West Memphis Three defendants on the cover artwork.) The participating musicians' anger and frustration over the West Memphis Three case, which has been detailed in HBO's Paradise Lost documentaries, is well matched with the giant fury of this band. --Ian Christe

Customer Reviews:

Good Music For A Bad Cause.......2007-03-07

Rise Above: 24 Black Flag Songs to Benefit the West Memphis Three is a case of good music being used to support a bad cause. The music, contributed by the likes of Henry Rollins and other leading musicians is pretty good on the whole. However, there is quite a bit of pro-West Memphis 3 stuff on this CD and all of the profits from sales of this CD goes to help legal efforts on behalf of the WM 3.

This would be a good thing if there was good reason to believe that the WM 3 really were framed for a crime that they commit. Problem is the pro-WM 3 material on this CD contains many factual errors and fails to make a persuasive case to believe in the innocence of the WM 3.

If you want to listen to this good music, then the thing to do is to look for it at your local public library, secondhand music shop or borrow it from a friend. Don't let your good money go to support a bad cause like the West Memphis 3.

Great Songs, Great Cause!.......2007-02-16

Black Flags is undeniably one of the greatest punk bands ever and it is great to hear artists sush as Hank Williams III pay tribute to this great band. Plus it gives attention to a great injustice. Help support the West Memphis 3!

Truth or complacency? The choice is yours........2005-01-23

Those who will enjoy this disc are people who have both an understanding of great music and a respect for the law. Those who do not care about either probably will not care for this. Certainly this is for fans of Black Flag, Henry Rollins, and all the artists compiled here. (Ryan Adams contributes a great version of "Nervous Breakdown" and Hank III does "No Values," which is simply incredible.)

This is not for fans of ignorance or complacency in any of its forms. Certainly NOT for fans who think Henry Rollins is just trying to "free convicted murderers." And certainly NOT for fans who think that people who read Stephen King books are all Satanic killers.

Watch the "Paradise Lost" HBO documentaries, read "Devil's Knot" and "Blood of Innocents" and form educated opinions. Don't impugn Rollins or any of these musicians for having higher standards for OUR legal system and wanting to make sure we have the truth. When three people are convicted on hearsay and circumstantial evidence and one is sentenced to death, you can expect people from all over the country to take notice and want to get involved, because some of us still believe in justice and the separation of church and state. Anything less is un-American.

This is Henry Rollins' attempt to raise money for the truth, whatever it may be. Rollins told one victim's family as much. If the WM3 are proven guilty, at least we will have more to rely on than hearsay and Satanic Panic (you know, like actual, concrete evidence, which has been absent from this case since the start). The phrase "innocent until proven guilty" simply does not apply to this case. The prosecution proved nothing, except that West Memphis, Arkansas is a place free-thinking people probably shouldn't visit. Pardon the rest of America for thinking Metallica CDs aren't quite enough to prove someone is a murderer.

This is a great effort on the part of all the musicians involved, and it proves that ignorance still has opposition in America.

English as a second language for Americans.......2004-05-31

(...) The WM3 were convicted of the crimes. This is true. They were convicted based on hearsay and circumstantial evidence, not to mention a healthy dose of christian (ugh) fundamentalism. The truth is out there, but the ignorant sit in their churches and ignore it because it is easier to do.

This a compact disc full of MUSIC, however, and that is the real point here. You can't get much better than this with Henry Rollins being joined by Black Flag alums like Chuck Dukowski and Keith Morris, as well as Hank Williams III (the best REAL country musician working today), Lemmy from Motorhead, Exene from X, Ryan Adams, Tom from Slayer, Nick from Mondo Generator, and plenty more. The music is all provided by Mother Superior, a terriffic caustic rock trio with plenty of CDs of their own out there. They are best known as the Rollins Band, mach II, of course. They became his backing band a few years ago, although this is no longer the case. Henry is set to reveal a new band soon. They tear it up here, and the guitar sound is nearly perfect since the Dan Armstrong guitar donated to the cause was used for the recording, getting close to that classic Greg Ginn sound.

Black Flag are one of the ten most important bands in the history of music, and these songs should not be missed. Check this disc out, then check out some of the original releases for a real lesson in rock and roll.

And check out the Paradise Lost films for a lesson in how easily the US court system can break down when it is allowed to be placed in the hands of ignorant rednecks who don't understand that church and state are required BY LAW to remain separate and distinct.

If the victims in this case were my family, I would want the real killer or killers to be found. I would not want to find the nearest scapegoat and ruin that person (or in this case persons) life. Punishing scapegoats is what the nazis did, isn't it?

a testament to the surviving power of music.......2003-12-24

I had never heard of the west memphis three case until this benifit CD came out. It wasn't until recently that I bought the CD, and ever since I've purchased it, I've been blown away by the intensity and quality. I think it's a testament to the still surviving power of music, and especially Black Flag style punk rock that so much talent has come together for such a controversial but noble cause. If you're a Black Flag, Rollins Band, Henry Rollins, etc., fan, buy this CD. If you're not a rock fan, at least check out the case, or at least how it's laid out by the CD insert. Without voices like Rollins, there will never be hope for justice in America.

Average customer rating: Slipknot (clean) isn't ALL EDITED CD'S SUCK sLiPkNoT=mAyHeM A 10 out of 10 Album Sick album.

Slipknot Slipknot Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses Iowa L.D. 50 Reign in Blood The Number of the Beast ASIN: B00004SWBD Release Date: 2000-03-28

Tracks:

1. 742617000027
2. (Sic)
3. Eyeless
4. Wait and Bleed
5. Surfacing
6. Spit It Out
7. Tattered and Torn
8. Me Inside
9. Liberate
10. Prosthetics
11. No Life
12. Diluted
13. Only One
14. Scissors

Customer Reviews:

Slipknot (clean) isn't .......2006-07-22

This album IS NOT "clean". It has continuous swearing in it. It even mocks the FCC with it's linear notes: "Censorship is facism to Freedom". The one who said it was Death Metal, no kid sorry. Death Metal is MUCH worse then this, and talks about gore and such. This isn't even an all-metal record, it's Nu-Metal and Rap-Metal more then anything. Still it's great if you're into hard rock and love vibing with angry, blaring music. Why they didn't censor it I guess b/c what they said in the notes, but they didn't have to call it 'edited'. Don't worry, though, it's not a mix-up cause EVERY website has the same samples and it's all got the "f" word in it so you can't say you got ripped off I guess...still a good album for the 13+ crowd.

ALL EDITED CD'S SUCK.......2004-12-04

First of all, i would give SlipKnoT clean no stars if i could. You guys are all posers, you get edited Slipknot? The albums dosen't even make sense if it is edited. The real version of Slipknot self-titled is the Parental Advisory one. The people who bought this are posers and they should listen to more appropriate bands like, Yellowcard, and Maroon 5.

sLiPkNoT=mAyHeM.......2004-01-18

TO ALL YO MAGGOTS OUT THERE!!!
Let me start this review by tellin everybody who reads this that this band is probably one of the best new age bands that can eva exist,apart from Linkin park,Mudvayne,Disturbed&Godsmack
This isnt "rap" as one of the reviewers who gave it a one star called it,from the musical point of view,this band is heavy,2 rhythm/lead,1 bass,1(extremely fast)drummer,1 sampler,2 percussionsts,1 d.j.& 1 hell of a kick ass vocalist,this 9 member outfit comprises of sLiPkNoT
They hail from De Moines,Iowa and have heeps of musical history behind them,this is the first album theyve cut and I think that this will go down in history as one of the heaviest new age albums eva!!!
Every member,I MEAN every member have contributed to this album in every aspect
The Drumming is outstanding and this guy"Joey jordison",is nothing but a drum machine with his constant use of real heavy double bass(another really good double bass drummer is vinnie paul from pantera)its a treat to lissen to the way he uses each and every cymbal on the songs and lemme warn ya thia guy is fast!!!!!(Lissen 2 the songs sic,wait&bleed and the intro to eyeless)Joey plays the guitar on a side project called murderdolls
To add to the noise are the 2 percussionists who also play a very important role amidst all this heaviness(Shawn(the clown)is the founder of this band)
Paul gray(the pig face) is the bassist and the co founder of this band along with Shawn crahan
The two guitarists,mic thompson and JiM"peach"root are the ones behind the mind blowing riffs and heavy solos in this album
The First song on this album along with "iowa",are composed by dj Sid
Now Corey,frontman of this 9 member outfit,does some amazin throat on this album,especialy on songs such as sic,wait&bleed,eyeless,liberate,me inside and plenty more!!!!
Corey is said to be the most silent member of the band but very aggressive on stage,he is presently on a side project along with guitarist jim root called"Stone sour",which is also a wonderful band in a diff way,its real nice 2 lissen 2 Corey whether he does throat or not,from this band theres a song of his which appears on the "Spiderman",ost called Bother which speaks a lot about the extended vocal range that this guy has
Added to all the madness are the masks that all the members wear,this is something that has really influences their music as well
To all who read my review I wud strongly recomend Slipknots Disasterpieces on (DVD),this release is classic example of the wat the band are all about on stage
mic thompson(the guitarist)has a side project on his mind as well
There are rumours though that this band might break up,but on the other hand there are also rumous that they are in the studio working on their third album
If you like this album u will also like iowa,which is heavier in a diff way
And then if ud start lissenin 2 this band ona reular basis and freak out on their music(Like I do!),Pick up the pledge of Allegiance tour(also feat mudvayne,System of a down&American head charge)&Ozzfest 2001 which also has a very wide range of some amazin artists&bands such as marlyin manson,the God Ozzy himself,Disturbed,Black Label society,Mudvayne,Linkin Park&a lots more
All in all if ud like 2 go crazy and headbang 2 some real heavy music,pick this album up&trust me its well worth it,ur not gonna regret this @all
keep rockin!!!!!

A 10 out of 10 Album.......2003-12-15

Props to Slipknot and Road Runner records. They took an awesome cd that contained 'parental advisory' sticker, and took it off leaving the content of the cd un-alterred. So if you're a kid at home that isn't allowed to buy stickered cd's, but love slipknot, go get the clean versoin of Slipknot's self-titled album. Its an awesome album, and is worth the time of any metal head to check out.

Sick album........2002-12-19

Personaly I loved the album and hope to see many more like it. It wasn't as fast as some of their new stuff (IOWA), But I think the songs had alot more meaning and thought put into them.

Defiantly a good album to have in the CD collection.

Average customer rating: it sucked

Collector's Box Slipknot Manufacturer: United States Dist ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Heavy Metal | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses [Bonus Disc] Slipknot Iowa Slipknot - Disasterpieces The Unauthorised Biography of Slipknot ASIN: B000CCBPDC Release Date: 2006-06-27

Tracks:

1. Track 1

Tracks:

1. Intro/Against All Odds
2. Collective Hate
3. Corn On The Kob
4. Working Out
5. Rampaging Remedy
6. Sonic Sickos
7. Personnel Numbers
8. Audio/Visual Nightmare
9. Kamikaze Syndrome
10. Strange Behaviour
11. Millennium Madness
12. Psychotic Attraction

Tracks:

1. The Crawling Chaos
2. Awaiting Deliverance
3. Writing Home
4. Flayed Alive
5. Back To The Beginning
6. Back To The Grave
7. Another Circus
8. Rebuilding The Monster
9. Reanimated
10. New Masks, A New Beginning

Album Description

The Slipknot collector's box is a 3 CD set and tells the complete story of the band through spoken word biographies, band interviews. Includes a fold out poster and features many rarely seen photographs. This is certain to become an immediate collector's item. Chrome Dream. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

it sucked.......2007-05-07

I got this for my husband, and he thought it wasn't worth a dime.

Average customer rating: worthy of a five star rating.... introductions to metal Average for a single Good Song, But Gets Old Best Slipknot Yet

Left Behind Slipknot Manufacturer: Roadrunner Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: My Plague Duality Vermilion Wait and Bleed Spit It Out ASIN: B00005QD1C Release Date: 2002-01-29

Tracks:

1. Left Behind
2. Liberate (Live)
3. Surfacing (Live)

Album Description

The first single to be lifted from Slipknot's album, Iowa. Features 2 live bonus tracks. Tracks include, 'Left Behind', 'Liberate'(Live), 'Surfacing'(Live) & 'Left Behind' (Enhanced Video). Digipak. 2001.

Album Details

Includes an Enhanced Video Track of the Title Track (Director's Cut).

Customer Reviews:

worthy of a five star rating...........2005-10-28

Slipknot is (in my oppinion) the greatest band that ever walked the earth. I had the chance to meet them and i must say, they are down to earth, all around cool guys. although iowa is acclaimed to be a "sell out" album, note the new director for vol.3 subliminal verses... it explains a lot. i learned (in my personal interview with cory, that he "cant always express himself the way he really wants to with slipknot", hence the "break". the new sound of vol.3, is a sign of persistance, a sign of talent, that he can, and he does have the ability to express himself. so for all of you trendy wanna-be's who never listened to slipknot before vol.3, and the ones who think stonesour has nothing in common with sliknot, this is my middle finger to you. you fadists.. rot.

introductions to metal.......2003-06-14

This is the one song that got me into slipknot. i owe alot to left behind for showing me one of the greatest groups ever. And by that I don't mean slipknot. These songs got me into metal, no matter how much I now despise of nu-metal and how much I listen to black metal and death metal.

this is a alright track and it features ok instrumentation saved by the drummer.
its less heavy than all of their other songs, expecially the vocals, where corey hardly screams at all. the vocals are ok they're just a bit different than usual.

This song is also pretty commercialised because it is repetitive.

Average for a single.......2003-06-05

Left Behind is a pretty tame song for a band like slipknot. I guess that's why it the single. Let's begin, shall we?

Left Behind- Good Track. Accesible(unlike some other tracks from IOWA. I'm not dissing the heavy stuff, I actually like it better, but this is a breath of fresh air.)

Liberate(live)- Not as good as the studio version but still enough to get you pumped up.

surfacing(live)- see liberate. Anthemic!

You also get the left behind video which is probably their best vid to date. Violent. Cool performance shots of the band and raining blood. What else do you need. The wait and Bleed single has more to offer than this though.Pick up the full lengths and maybe get this if you like them alot (like me).

Good Song, But Gets Old.......2002-08-09

"Left behind" was the one of the reasons I bought "Iowa". The song gets stuck in your head (at least when you first hear it), and you just have to buy the Cd to get it out. The chorus is great, as are the verses. And the music video is amazing, Slipknot's best video yet. But, if you want this song, get "Iowa", as the song does get old, and there are so many other great songs on "Iowa".

Best Slipknot Yet.......2001-12-01

This song is undoubtbly the greatest track from the album Iowa,maybe even the best slipknot of all time.The very catchy tune and good guitar.The drumming is also a brilliant feature to this great song.The lyrics a good and the video is pretty good too.

Average customer rating: Different, but still great. I got this one!!! trust me, don't buy online SLIPKNOT TREASURE You people do NOT know what you are calling bad.

Mate. Kill. Feed. Repeat. Manufacturer: Bravado ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Other Products | Categories | Similar Items: 9.0: Live Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses [Bonus Disc] Slipknot - Disasterpieces Slipknot Iowa ASIN: B000AA4FV0 Release Date: 2005-07-26

Album Description

Limited edition repress of the bands debut album of which only 666 were produced. This pressing features an original 20 page booklet. Heartbeat. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

Different, but still great........2007-07-16

Ok, first off, I want to clear something up. Corey Taylor was not the vocalist on this album. In fact, when this album was made, Corey was still in the band Stone Sour. Yes, this is correct. If you do not believe me, go to www.black-goat.com and look under the MFKR facts section. The vocalist on this album was Anders Closefni. Now that this is cleared up, I will say this is a really good album. I have not been able to get ahold of a copy of it myself, but I have heard it several times. It's a must for all true Slipknot fans that can find it!

I got this one!!!.......2007-05-06

I found this one in a cd store in Japan. I know that's crazy to find this in any store but I did. It is the real thing!!! I only paid about $25.00 for it. I really wish slipknot would have keep with this sound. All in all I would say this cd is really great and if you can find get it.

trust me, don't buy online.......2007-03-25

i bought this from a seller through amazon, but it is a waste of your money, all i got was a copy, a poorly made pirated one at that. if you do buy form here, make sure yours is the real thing by checking on [...] this site will help you figure out if yours is genuine. other than the fact it was a pirated copy, it is a very good cd, if you get an orignal, your lucky. it is a great cd, just make sure you get the real thing.

SLIPKNOT TREASURE.......2006-07-23

do you even KNOW what you're calling junk?!THIS IS A COMPLETE TREASURE!(okay,it could be better on the tempo and vocals).but other than that,this is Slipknot HISTORY!the songs were great!Anders really expressed himself on the vocals.Plus,it has awesome songs,like "SLIPKNOT","DO NOTHING",and "KILLERS ARE QUIET".Plus, to make it even better,there's a hidden track on #9 called "DOGFISH RISING"!!!it's kind of a comedy song.it is mostly just sounds for about 5 minutes.Then it builds up into a wierd song.To make a long story short,if you hate MFKR,then you hate Slipknot



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You people do NOT know what you are calling bad........2006-06-30

This album by slipknot is a COMPLETE TREASURE... if found in its originality.... this album was made as a demo before any major albums were made and before slipknot was signed....... there were only 1000 REAL copies of this Cd and case made..... this is a fake, ofcourse.. a remake.... worthless... but if u EVER get ur hands on 1 of 1000... its worth probly 600 bux.... and if ur a slipknot fan..... its PRICELESS!!!.... dont alk bout wut u dont kno eh...

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