Tourniquet [Import]

Product Description
Magnet’s third album Tourniquet is the follow-up to his 2004 release On Your Side. When Magnet (aka wunderkind Even Johansen) isn't soundtracking the surreal death parlour angst of Six Feet Under, he's letting his bone-dry-with-angst insides spill out onto the stereo while a 58-piece orchestra gently weeps like a big girl in the background. Like a modern-day Scott Walker, Johansen splices gorgeous folk-driven melodies with buzzsaw beats, male voice choirs and the kitchen sink breaking into a million floaty pieces. The likes of highlight 'The Pacemaker' are the sound of a laptop slowing sinking to the bottom of the ocean, anchored by My Morning Jacket's tangled beards. Best of all, though, is the way that 'The Tourniquet' displays the kind of classic songwriting spliced with darkly-hued futurism that Chris Martin failed to deliver on Coldplay's new album: time to put down that copy of 'X&Y' and take up with 'The Tourniquet' instead - Music Week. . Ultimate Dilemma/Warner 2005.

Tourniquet,Magnet,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: This sucks Their Weakest? I expect better from Tourniquet True to Form Thinking Man's Thrash Metal

Where Moth and Rust Destroy Tourniquet Manufacturer: Metal Blade ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Microscopic View Of Telescopic Realm Stop the Bleeding (+6) Carry the Wounded Crawl to China The Hammering Process ASIN: B00008IAI2 Release Date: 2003-03-25

Tracks:

1. Where Moth and Rust Destroy
2. Restoring the Locust Years
3. Drawn and Quartered
4. Ghost at the Wheel
5. Architeuthis
6. Melting the Golden Calf
7. Convoluted Absolutes
8. Healing Waters of the Tigris
9. In Death We Rise

Customer Reviews:

This sucks.......2007-01-09

The vocals are just as bad on this album as they were on the last album...nay Tourniquet...fire your singer. I would give this CD no stars if I could.

Their Weakest?.......2006-01-21

Seeing someone review this as the "weakest" Tourniquet cd ever forced me to write my own review.

This amazing cd remains one of my favorite metal cds after 2+ years of listening to it. It is without doubt the strongest Tourniquet cd. Period. And I say that as a fan who has followed them since their first release, and owns everything they've put out.

There are no weak tracks here, or anything that makes me want to skip to the next track. Where Moth and Rust Destroy, Archithustrus, and Healing Waters of the Tigris are standout tracks for me, and In Death We Rise is an interesting end to the cd. But it's extremely good from the first to the last track, and brilliant in places.

Most of Tourniquet's other cds are not as listenable. They usually have some great songs, and some not-so-great songs... their first cd was always the one cd of theirs that was consistently strong from begining to end, other cds were more uneven. And as for their middle-career cds like Crawl to China and Vanishing Lessons, to suggest that those are somehow superior to this gem is an incredible joke.

If this is a disappointing cd, then I can only hope Tourniquet goes on to disappoint more often!

I expect better from Tourniquet.......2005-12-27

I own all 7 of the full-length Tourniquet albums, as well as their EP. I have been listening to these guys for about 14 years now (all the way back to 9th grade). I am not a Tourniquet expert; however I am well versed in their music. The band itself has released some phenomenal albums, some good albums, and a few average albums. Unfortunately, I am sad to report that I find "Where Moth and Rust Destroy" to be just an average album. In fact, it's Tourniquet's weakest full-length album, in my opinion. It's not bad music. Far from it. It's just that when you've heard their first three albums and then listen to this, you expect better.

Tourniquet's music can be divided up into 2 time spans. 1) The first 3 albums are the band's first phase (Stop the Bleeding, Psycho Surgery, Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance) which they had their original linup and released some of metal's greatest music. 2) And then phase two (the band's members changed) is all the albums that followed afterwards (Vanishing Lessons, Crawl to China, Microscopic view of a Telescopic Realm, and Where Moth and Rush Destroy). After the lineup change, Tourniquet could never achieve that level of musicianship from the first 3 albums.

The music on this album is weaker than their usual stuff. Not just because the music itself is not as heavy as Tourniquet's early albums, but the technical aspects of the music are also weaker. There's not the variety that we see in the other Tourniquet Albums. There's no hard-pounding music that totally awes you, like we hear in their first 3 albums. Also, when they try a changeup to the tempo or mood of the song, it doesn't work as well as it should. "Drawn and Quartered" is a good example of this. It sounds too forced.

My personal recommendation: "Where Moth and Rush Destroy" is for those Tourniquet fans who need to complete their library. This should be on the bottom of the list for Tourniquet purchases. Tourniquet is usually an above-average band, so I rate it harsher than I normally would. This album cannot even compare to their monumental album, "Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance."

True to Form.......2005-07-17

Moth and Rust was a true to form Tourniquet release. As a long time fan of the band, this CD follows suit with their earlier CD's. That is not to say that it is the same, old music. The opposite is the case. Tourniquet's pattern is to constantly push the envelope of creativity. While classic elements of Tourniquet music can still be seen, there are a myriad of new effects which Tourniquet uses on this CD to continue their pattern of constan innovation. Tourniquet has truly outdone themselves with this release

Thinking Man's Thrash Metal.......2004-08-14

Tourniquet are the absolute best progressive thrash band Marty Friedman does most of the solos on this, and they are killer. Bruce Franklin of Trouble does the rest and they rule as well. An incredible thrash album; worth any true metal fan's time.

Average customer rating: RELAXING. Yuck sorry to disappoint... Well, they tried... Close, but no cigar...

The String Quartet Tribute to Evanescence Manufacturer: Vitamin Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Tributes | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Eclipse: Piano Tribute to Evanescence In the Chamber: The String Quartet Tribute to Linkin Park Immortalized: The String Quartet Tribute to Evanescence, Vol. 2 The Open Door Inside The Outside ASIN: B0000DIJSG Release Date: 2003-11-04

Tracks:

1. Going Under
2. Bring Me To Life
3. Tourniquet
4. My Immortal
5. Imaginary
6. Haunted
7. Hello
8. Taking Over Me
9. Whisper
10. Undertowe (Original Composition)

Customer Reviews:

RELAXING. .......2006-06-29

I find this music can be relaxing at night. I don't know if many would consider that a good thing or not. It sounds great. I've heard a lot of bands that have had string tributes done. Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Radio head, Metallica ect. Other than the NIRVANA string tribute this is the best of the POP MUSIC string tribute CDS I've heard. I like the NIRVANA STRING TRIBUTE just a little more than this one but it's really close.

Yuck.......2006-06-08

I loved the idea of strings playing Evanescence songs. I love violins and cellos and so I was very excited about getting this cd and hearing my favorite songs being played on my favorite instruments.

It was just...disgusting. It sounded off-key, and I'm nearly positive the quartet threw in extra notes. I wanted to try singing to these instrumental versions, but the extra notes kept throwing me off. I imagined that the instruments would be softer and follow more of how Amy sings rather than the drums and other instruments, but they did go more for the music rather than the singing when interpreting Evanescence's songs. The music was just too harsh. Harsh is good in rock, but not with many violins.

sorry to disappoint..........2006-02-28

The string playing is absolutely atrocious.
The idea behind the disc is great, but seriously, the group is not dead; do they really need a tribute?
I thought it would be a good investment...stick with the real Evanescence disc's and decent string quartet playing - like the Emerson string quartet.

Well, they tried..........2005-09-21

This CD is ok, some of the songs are in the wrong key (Going Under, and some others), but they tried. I mean, I can picture Evanescence's music being played classically better than most other bands...

Close, but no cigar..........2005-09-01

Being a musician myself, The String Tribute to Evanescence is an okay cd when you're just in the need for background music. Some songs like "Going Under" are pretty good, while other songs like "Bring Me To Life" are too jarring for the ears used to hearing Paul McCoy belt out his lyrics intertwined with Amy Lee's and getting a messy carchophonic scrawl on an electric violin. Of course, considering the newness of Evanescence, there isn't a whole lot of pieces to choose from unlike, say, Tool. Regardless, the quartet does what it aimed to do, though it does leave you wondering how often have they played the original songs beforehand.

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Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance (+2) Tourniquet Manufacturer: Pathogenic Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Stop the Bleeding (+6) Psycho Surgery (+5) Vanishing Lessons (+6) Crawl to China Microscopic View Of Telescopic Realm ASIN: B0007LIB1M

Product Description

Remastered using 24 bit technology with IDR (increased digital resolution) creating a more "up front" sound. Two additional Live Bonus tracks add 16 minutes to the album.

Average customer rating: Tourniquet for the New Millennium Tourniquet-'Microscopic View Of Telescopic Realm'(Metal Blade) Tourniquet is a CLASS Act, Sharp, HIT THE ROAD Excuse me! High quality thinking man's metal!

Microscopic View Of Telescopic Realm Tourniquet Manufacturer: Metal Blade ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Christian Rock | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Where Moth and Rust Destroy Crawl to China Stop the Bleeding (+6) Vanishing Lessons (+6) Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance (+2) ASIN: B00004DS07 Release Date: 2000-02-08

Tracks:

1. Besprinkled In Scarlet Horror
2. Drinking From The Poisoned Wall
3. Microscopic View Of A Telescopic Realm
4. The Tomb Of Gilgamesh
5. Servant Of The Bones
6. Erratic Palpitatons Of The Human Spirit
7. Martyr's Pose
8. Immunity Vector
9. Indulgence By Proxy
10. Caixa De Raiva
11. The Skeezix Dilemma Part II (The Improbable Testimony Of The Pipsisewah)

Album Description

Sixth full length release from L.A. metal band.Produced by Bill Metoyer (Slayer) and the band. Voted 'Favorite Band of the Decade' by HM Magazine. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

Tourniquet for the New Millennium.......2005-12-05

This is my favorite Tourniquet recording next to their first one "Stop the Bleeding," which had a different (better) singer.

Tourniquet is a metal band that possesses their own very UNIQUE sound, but if backed against a wall I'd describe them as a rough hybrid of Iron Maiden, Mercyful Fate/King Diamond and Slayer.

Although they're a very different band on this 2000 recording than they were in 1990 when they released "Stop the Bleeding" -- Ted Kirkpatrick being the sole original member -- this CD still possesses that unmistakable Tourniquet sonic vibe. This pretty much proves that Kirkpatrick was/is the nucleus of the band (i.e. the most influential member).

The vocalist, Luke Christmas -- whoops, I'm sorry, Luke Easter -- is no Guy Ritter (the original vocalist) but he's adequate for the purposes of the band. He's incidentally been with the group since 1994! At first I didn't much like his vocals; he's pretty much an average gruff vocalist. Yet he grew on me. What I appreciate most about him is that he's very varied -- he doesn't "sing" the same way every stanza of every song (a problem with most gruff-styled vocalists). And, believe it or not, he throws in actual singing here and there.

The songs are all long, untraditionally structured and labyrinthian in scope (think Metallica's "And Justice for All"). The first time you hear the album you'll lose your way; this is without a doubt thinking man's metal. Yet repeat hearings will slowly unveil hidden gems spiced throughout; the 'chorus' of "The Tomb of Gilgamesh" is a good example.

As for the drumming, anyone who know's anything about Tourniquet knows that Kirkpatrick's drum-playing ranks up there with the best of the metal genre. Whether you're a Christian, Athiest, Sciencefictiontologist or Hindu, you need to do yourself a favor and expose yourself to this man's incredible talent!

I had a hard time deciding whether to rate this CD 4 or 5 stars; I chose 4 stars solely because my mind hasn't yet recovered from the boggling metal assault.

Tourniquet-'Microscopic View Of Telescopic Realm'(Metal Blade) .......2005-10-08

Awhile back,I thought there were MAYBE two different bands that had the same name,Tourniquet.After digging this CD up and going online,I can easily see now that there is just this one.Didn't realize the L.A. Christian metal ensemble had so may releases out.The eleven cuts here seem to have plenty of well played guitar riffs.Haven't heard that many 'metal' bands like this one.Tracks that make this disc worth repeated plays are "Drinking From The Poisoned Well","Servant Of The Bones","Martyr's Pose" and "Immunity Vector".Basically,just good thinking man's metal.You know,a band with something to say.Line-up:Luke Easter-vocals,Aaron Guerra-guitar,bass&vocals,Cameron Stone-cello,Jennifer Hall-flute and Ted Kirkpatrick-drums.Might possibly appeal to fans of Fates Warning,Nuclear Assault,Leatherwolf and Crimson Glory.

Tourniquet is a CLASS Act, Sharp, HIT THE ROAD.......2005-01-25

I love this guy. I've just read all 17 of his reviews, and two are actually about something he likes. Well, go have a gander at my website you zero, you just made the news... On with the review.

Coming from a guy that owns the Rock Detector Encylopedia, I'm shocked and apalled Torniquet isn't in it. I guess they could be Thrash, but more likely they boarder on Progressive / Power. Oh, you know-it-all purists can hit the road with your technical info, especially Hellstar4... I could give a crap what your baseless knowledge has to say.

Telescopic View is a great find. Tourniquet expands their audience with a few new ideas. It's not the same old re-hashed 90's Tourniquet, but a new idea altogther. For one of the survivors of the fallen 90's Christian Metal scene, this is one of the better ones.

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Go on, sharp, go have a look... ZERO. It's under .12 Gauge....

Excuse me!.......2004-08-06

Slayer and Metallica have nothing on this band! Tourniquet plays better faster and are far more technical than Slayer and Metallica. Don't even try to deny it! The drumming is extraordinary! The guitars are wonderful, and oh yeah, did I mention that the lyrics really don't force the bible down your throat? With Microscopic View of a Telescopic Realm, Tourniquet attempt to bring their message to a wider, more secular audience, in addition to their devoted following among fans of Christian heavy metal. Luckily, the band members are inventive enough musicians to make the record worth a listen even for the unconverted; although their primary focus is on melodic, neo-classical metal, there are also ample doses of more complicated progressive metal, as well as chaotic thrash riffing. Ok ok well just say it, this is a Speed Metal band. Oh boy do these guys freakin rule. You know a reviewer is biased if he simply rates Christian bands 1 simply because they believe something different than they do, and then tries to force his beliefs on us. A must buy!

High quality thinking man's metal!.......2004-03-31

I would have to say this is Tourniquet's best album to date. This is saying alot because everyone of their albums are excellent, all with thought provoking lyrics. I have listened to all their albums many times (and I listen to lots of metal in general) so I know what I'm talking about. Ted Kirkpatrick (drummer, guitarist, song writer) is the driving force behind Tourniquet and has been with the band since the beginning. This is why Tourniquet's sound has stayed pretty consistent even with all the band member changes. What Tourniquet does best is metal with a heavy classical influence and "Microscopic View" exemplifies this. Most of their songs use allegory and symbolism to communicate their faith and daily struggles as Christians. I highly recommend Tourniquet to all Christians and anyone else who listens to metal. You will not be dissapointed with this album. Then check out some of their other albums like "Pathogenic Occular Dissonance" or "Psycho Surgery".

Average customer rating: The new is old....is new

As Above - So Below Deliverance Manufacturer: RETROACTIVE RECORDS ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Assimilation (Remastered 2 CD Expanded Edition) Skin for Skin Learn Stryper: Greatest Hits - Live in Puerto Rico Snakes in the Playground ASIN: B000PIIPWC

Product Description

As Above ~ So Below is a prayer that things would be on earth, as they are in heaven. Musically, this 13th album represents a unilateral step forward in the heavy music genre; few groups have ever blended epic thrash / speed metal with the elegance and beauty of progressive metal (later period Deliverance) with such devastating skill and brutality. Never has a Deliverance album alternated so many moments of beauty (e.g.The Omen inspired opening track) with beastly moments of metallic fury and spine snapping riffs that would seem right at home on a Slayer, Believer, or early Deliverance album. The end result is arguably the heaviest Deliverance album yet. Jimmy continues to deliver vocal melodies that are as commanding as a thundering voice from above. What no one could have anticipated is that the band would deliver one of the most enormous-sounding metal records ever made. In our minds, it seems like the album is a piece of heaven here on earth, which, ironically means that the album is an answer to its own prayer! 10 Tracks / 51 Minutes

Customer Reviews:

The new is old....is new.......2007-05-04

Big D. One of the forefathers of the christian thrash/speed movement are finally back after, what, six years? This one delves back into the Stay of Excecution/Learn years with just a hint of the thrash that they are still so fondly remembered for on their fist two albums. Seems Jimmy Brown, who is the machine driving D, just doesn't want to play speed demon anymore. Vocally, it's a little more gritty then his latter work but the Bowie influence is still the biggest factor and again it works very well with the style overall. Always able to find good rhythm players to back his riff monster outings the sound here is a sort of progressive/light thrash metal.
Lyrically it's kind of all over, addressing skeptics of christianity, personal pleas to be more like Him above, and what sounds like a bite at those who use religion for personal gain. The lyrics show as much change and growth as the music from the first two albums. D started with just blatant and often direct quotes from the Bible to more allegory and introspection, yet their is really no question where they stand and hope is shining through.
I highly recommend this for any lover of metal in a progressive fashion. If it was any more technical and a little faster it would start moving into the Nevermore range. I love it and give it 4.5 stars as I really would like a song or two of just outright speed as in the old days.

Average customer rating: You'll get through this... Great CD. simply amazing...

The Tourniquet Magnet Manufacturer: Filter U.S. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Norway | Scandinavia | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: On Your Side Night on My Side Speak for Yourself Nightcrawler Pocket Symphony ASIN: B000E3L72S Release Date: 2006-02-14

Tracks:

1. Hold On
2. Duracellia
3. The Peacemaker
4. Believe
5. All You Ask
6. Deadlock
7. Fall At Your Feet
8. Blow By Blow
9. Miss Her So
10. Jaws
11. This Bird Can Never Fly

Album Description

The mysterious Magnet, Even Johansen--another resident of the Norwegian hit-factory town of Bergen, Norway--returns with The Tourniquet, his second full-length album and the follow-up to the massively acclaimed debut On Your Side. Whilst plaudits, pundits, music lovers and human beings in general found solace and comfort in the trademark Magnet melancholica of On Your Side, The Tourniquet is not so much a record soaked in optimism, but one reborn in it. First single "Hold On" opens The Tourniquet with searing, anthemic invigoration..."You're not alone," croons the Magnet, re-inviting you on a warm and aspirational journey into music, just like the Beach Boys, Nilsson, the Beatles and other classic artists did so well.

Customer Reviews:

You'll get through this..........2006-05-31

"Don't matter if you leave or if you stay
I'm gonna love you either way"

Magnet's boyish charm comes through with a new strength as many of the songs, although still questioning life; start to find a new direction and purpose within the stage of intimacy and comfort.

I listen to Magnet because I like being able to listen to dreamy romantic contemplations savoring each inflection of his voice in his magical electronic landscape. Comforting, relaxing, and definitely for those who enjoy each moment in music and the weaving of a delicate intimacy between souls.

"You'll get through this if you hang on
Cause the truth is you're not alone
You'll get through this if you hang on
The truth is you're not alone
You're not on your own"

~The Rebecca Review

Great CD........2006-03-13

Magnet (Even Johansen) is one incredibly talented guy. This is clearly evident in his new CD - "Tourniquet." Every song is extremely well written and catchy. You can hear the creativity and hard work put into each track. There are layers upon layers of effects, loops, various percussion and other instruments - most of which are played by Even himself.

Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing Magnet live in concert. His performance is one that I will not forget. Even played his guitar as a one man band, looping bass notes, percussion, and effects all from one instrument and then proceeded to play and sing the rest of the song. His talent, not only as a musician, but as a writer and creator surpasses many popular indie artists today. I foresee him rising to huge popularity within a couple of years.

"Tourniquet," however, falls short of the amazing-ness that "On Your Side" possesses. For long time Magnet fans, this new CD is a must. But for those who are not quite yet familiar with Magnet, "On Your Side" is the CD that I would recommend first.

"On Your Side" has such a strong passion that you often feel happily lost in his songs. The CD takes you on a journey changing emotions with musical style throughout its entirety.

"Tourniquet," on the other hand, falls short with somewhat predictable song lyrics and a similar sound approach through the whole disc.

This, by no means, makes "Tourniquet" a bad album. It just falls slightly short of the genius heard within "On Your Side." Both CD's are fun, beautiful and creative. If you are a fan of folk and indie, both of Magnet's CD's (and also his "Even Johansen" CD) are for you.

simply amazing..........2006-02-20

I am again amazed by Magnet's talents to write such beautiful songs, lyrically and the way he puts them to music. It wasn't as long of a wait this time to get this album in America as it was the first album, but it was worth the wait. "Believe", "Fall At Your Feet" and "Miss Her So" are my favorite songs on the album.

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Gigahearts [IMPORT] Dope Stars Inc. Manufacturer: Soundmass ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000BHLQ0A

Product Description

01. Multiplatform Paradise 3:06 02. Beatcrusher 3:32 03. Braindamage 4:47 04. Lost 4:23 05. Can You Imagine 4:13 06. Play N Kill 4:47 07. Bang Your Head 2:58 08. Just the Same for You 4:30 09. Technologic Age 3:03 10. Citizen XT99 4:23 11. Critical World

Average customer rating: Tourniquet shows their diverse musical talent. I lost it...now its found!!!!! this cd shows how mature,talented,and creative they are

Carry the Wounded Manufacturer: Kmg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Crawl to China Where Moth and Rust Destroy Stop the Bleeding (+6) Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance (+2) Vanishing Lessons ASIN: B000008PBV Release Date: 1998-10-12

Tracks:

1. Carry The Wounded
2. When The Love Is Right (To Lizett)
3. Oh Well
4. My Promise
5. Heads I Win Tails You Lose

Customer Reviews:

Tourniquet shows their diverse musical talent........2000-05-11

Tourniquet's typical speed metal sound has always been extremely musically complex in a genre that musical ability lacks depth. In Carry the Wounded, the guys slow down and show off their God-given musical ability and lets you know that they are talented beyond their metal roots.

I lost it...now its found!!!!!.......1999-04-05

I had a copy of this one and I loved it! Then, one day it disappeared. I'm so glad I found this one, I've been looking for a long time. Tourniquet did a killer job remaking "Oh Well" You oughtta check it out.

this cd shows how mature,talented,and creative they are.......1998-08-07

at first I thought this cd was weak. it was out of the genere of tourniquet. but after awhile the songs began to stick on me. The guitar sound is superb. the singing by ted is very good. it shows how talented ted is. god has gifted him very much and all the other members of the band. "carry the wounded" is a ear catcher.it gets to you. the acoustic intro is very good. "when love is right" is a ballat to teds exfiancece'. the rest of the cd is good. "Heads" is good title is a paradox but it sounds cool. I reccomend this cd to any "days of the new" fans and christian metalheads. tourniquet rocks!

Average customer rating: progressive, thrashy, nice innovation The best Tourniquet CD

Psycho Surgery (+5) Tourniquet Manufacturer: Pathogenic Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Stop the Bleeding (+6) Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance (+2) Vanishing Lessons (+6) Crawl to China Microscopic View Of Telescopic Realm ASIN: B0007LMXVQ

Product Description

Remastered using 24 bit technology with IDR (increased digital resolution). The songs are LOUDER and more "up front" sounding. Five additional bonus tracks add 22 Minutes to the CD.

Customer Reviews:

progressive, thrashy, nice innovation.......2006-07-11

Tourniquet deserves major credit for daring to break the Christian metal mold of modelling themselves after successful secular acts. (There are many other original bands recently, but such originality was less common a few years back). The technical musicianship here is unmistakable. Percussion is especially noteworthy, but the guitar work deserves mention as well. Styles and tempos are mixed frequently, and intelligently. One sees hints of jazz, classical guitar, and doom rock, but it's mostly energetic, slightly unorthodox (progressive) thrash.

There is a near-instrumental (some dubbing), and one song with a hip-hop vocal. Normally, this would strike me as forced and be a distraction, byt Tourniquet is smoothly eclectic enough to make it work here. And Broken Chromosomes shows splendid creativity as a song sung from the perspective of a person with Down's syndrome. The finale of this song definitely is triumphant, which marks a sharp contrast from the despairing tone of the song up that point. (They also toss in a dash of what sounds like disco at the end here, which does not detract from the "metalness" in the least, but actually adds punch at the end--if you hear it, you'll know what I mean.) Other lyrical themes include a domestic violence, a protest against animal experimentation (one of the doomiest songs Tourniquet has done), and a theological critique of numerous, what traditional Christians take to be pseudo-Christian "cults."

A possible drawback (though I adjusted) was the occasional Guns'and Roses, nasally kind of vocal, mixed with a vaguely Megadeth-ish barking. But while it isn't that good, it works because this band "fits" so many styles into what they are doing, that any one vocal style can be used without seeming out of place. If you focus on Christian metal, this is 5 stars--but any objective metalhead would acknowledge its merits, whether or not its style(s) is their own particular cup of tea. Throhghout, it is musically and thematically well-performed,diverse, and creative.

The best Tourniquet CD.......2005-10-03

This is by far the best Thrash Heavy Metal CD in Christian Music to date!

Average customer rating: Believer's best work, the best technical thrash album around Believer does it again! The Best Work That Believer Has To Offer

Dimensions (+3) Manufacturer: Retroactive Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: Sanity Obscure Extraction from MORTALITY The Crucified Atomic Arena Sanity Obscure ASIN: B00079YHO4

Product Description

2004, Retroactive Records "With Dimensions, violinist Scott Laird became a full-fledged member. As a result, Dimensions utilizes beautiful classical music more than ever, much to the delight of fans. Fans also delighted in the fast and furious crashing and thrashing of Slayer-like speed metal, often slamming right into those classical arrangements... Believer embodied true musical genius. With Dimensions, the band would leave us with a genre bending thrash metal masterpiece." -Retroactive Records

Customer Reviews:

Believer's best work, the best technical thrash album around.......2007-02-06

This album is ridiculously good. Alot of people refuse to listen to Believer because they have Christian lyrics, but those people are just idiots. Believer completely blew every single one of their secular counterparts (Atheist, Cynic, Death, Pestilence, etc.) out of the water with this release, and no progressive metal band came even close until Spastic Ink released "Ink Compatible" 11 years later, which is pretty equal with Dimensions in my book. The lyrics are incredibly intelligent (and most non-Christians that rip on them don't have any idea what Believer is even talking about half the time with Dimensions), the music is extremely technical and brilliant, and the production is perfect for this sort of release (I wouldn't change a single thing about the sound on this album). The crazy sound effects are still cool every time I hear them (and I've been listening to this album literally several times a week for years) and the gruff vocals are terrific. If you don't have this album and you claim to be a fan of progressive/technical thrash metal, your collection is a joke.

Believer does it again!.......2006-04-19

This, Believer's last cd, is nothing short of amazing. Its more technical than Sanity Obscure and has some Avant Garde elements. The Trilogy Of Knowledge is a 20+ minute song in 3 parts with violens and operatic singing mixed with the Thrash(like Dies Irae on Sanity Obscure).Its definatley one of the highlights of the album.This re-issue includes 3 bonus tracks wich are the worst part of the cd.They're live tracks but the sound is just horrendous.Other than that this re-isuue is well worth the price(and don't take to long to buy it cause there are only 1000 of them made!).

The Best Work That Believer Has To Offer .......2006-03-02

After listening to this album, I at first did not know what to think. It wasn't as heavy as heavy as Extraction From Mortality and Sanity Obscure, but however, it was very melodic and without a doubt, the most technical of the three that Believer released. At first, I thought that Extraction was the best and Sanity Obscure was rushed, and that this album was beyond rushed, but after REALLY listening to it, I would say that this is their best work. Unfortunately, I cannot say which album I find to favor the most, but I will say that it is not Extraction From Mortality. Even though Extraction has my number one favorite Believer song called Shadow Of Death, The album itself is a let down compared to the later two.

Sanity Obscure is kind of between Extraction and Dimensions because Sanity obscure is very technical like Dimensions, and is Heavy/Head-banging like Extraction. Most people seem to favor that album the best, when I personally do not know what to think. I will say that I do find this masterpiece to CURRENTLY be my favorite since I haven't completely listened to Sanity Obscure like I did Dimensions.

Reguardless of the fact that this album is not as heavy as the other two nor do I think it was intended to be, it still delivers strongly to Thrash Metal, but more in an artwork type of way with the melody and technique used in it.

The best work is not always the favorite, which is why I am still confused as to what album is my favorite, but it doesn't change the FACT that this album is the bands best work. 10/10

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5. Vol. 5-That Driving Beat [Import]
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7. White on Blue [Import]
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