Jesu Conqueror CD

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 More of the same
Sounds just like what you would expect Disc 2 of the first CD to sound like... vocals are clearer and play a larger role, but the rest sounds almost identical to their self-titled debut. Simply put: if you liked the first CD, you'll probably like this one; if you were disappointed or bored by the first CD and are wondering if this sounds more like Godflesh, you're not going to like this one either. Godflesh was a completely different band with a completely different sound, and hoping that a Jesu CD will sound like Godflesh is as futile as hoping the next Delerium CD will sound like classic Front Line Assembly.
Submitted by Purple (NC, USA) 
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 I love it
Broadrick is a genius end of story
Submitted by Jim (Athens, Greece)
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 something very different from the norm
very different. I didnt like it at first but after repeated listens it grew on me. I listen to it when im in the mood to lay down and drift away in smooth melancholic soundscapes. a nice listen with some striking chord changes and subtle details. the light repetitive ebb of the songs is very relaxing.
Submitted by Moses (Yorkshire, UK)
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 A real wonderwork inside
I do not agree with other rewiewers and I give to this album 5 stars with no doubts. Every song is stunning. Fantastic harmonics and arrangements. Mood of the album is basically positive, sound is very warm and heavy. Again - miraculous minimalistic lyrics. This is a real EUROPEAN music at it's best. You must hear it.
Submitted by tadas (Lithuania)
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 Pretty good, but not their best.....
First of all let me say that I'm a huge JKB fan and have been for over 13 years now & I like just about all of his projects including Jesu. After the awesome "Heartache" and "Silver" EPs, I can hear where the evolution of Justin's songwriting is taking him, but I honestly think this album is lacking a little in intensity and versatility. Almost every song is slow, filled with trademark Jesu synths and vocal processing, the vocal melodies are hit or miss, some of them just sing the same notes as the guitar and bass the whole time while some of them are haunting and excellent. I would not use the words "heavy" or "industrial" to describe this whatsoever. Like the previous reviewer said, this is certainly NOT Godflesh or Techno Animal. It's a cascading, melodic 8 track journey that stabs the listener with ghostly synths layered over Justin's familiar raw, dissonant guitar tone. His vocals are soft and tranquil, Ted Parsons' drumbeats are minimal, but effective and D. Dalton's bass is as thick and meaty as ever. I would have liked to hear a little more guitar riffing and tempo/feel/mood changes, but overall, this is still a great CD. The Japanese import has a bonus disc that has 2 20 minute tracks entitled "Sun Rise" and "Sun Down" that are so good, I can't believe they arent on the regular version.
Submitted by bagouser (NOLA, USA (Still Standing))
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