Drain S T H - Freaks Of Nature CD


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Appearances can be deceiving. These four young Swedish ladies may look like they've just stepped out of a fashion shoot, but they're bona fide heavy metal monsters. Like its predecessor, FREAKS OF NATURE delivers an unrelenting stream of ferocious hard rock. Crushingly heavy guitar riffs delve equally into '70s proto-metal and '90s grunge. Jackhammer drums pound out bone-crunching rhythms. The group's surprisingly adroit harmonies contrast the heaviness with just the right blend of stridency and sweetness. There's a touch more accessibility here than on the band's debut, but the hooks in no way mitigate the hard-rock glory of FREAKS OF NATURE.

Personnel: Maria Sjöholm (vocals); Flavia Canel (guitar); Nico Elgstrand (acoustic guitar); Stefan Brisland-Ferner (strings); Martina Axén (drums, background vocals); Sank (programming, loops).

Audio Mixer: Stefan Glaumann.

Recording information: Atlantis (1998-1999); Cheiron Studio, Stockholm, Sweden (1998-1999); Decibel (1998-1999); First Take (1998-1999); MVG Studios (1998-1999); Soundtrade (1998-1999).

Arrangers: Drain S.T.H.; Max Martin; Sank.

Drain S.T.H.: Maria Sjoholm (vocals); Flavia Canel (guitar); Anna K (bass); Martina Axen (drums, background vocals).

Additional personnel: Herbie Crichlow (rap vocals); Nico Elgstrand (acoustic guitar); Stefan Brisland-Ferner, Fleshquartet (strings).

Rolling Stone (8/5/99, p.69) - 3 1/2 stars (out of 5) - "...super-heavy and way melodic....a giant leap over not just their debut but also most efforts from the supposed new metal renaissance....America, meet Metal Spice times four."
CMJ (6/28/99, p.26) - "...The ladies hold their own in the world of modern rock, belting out Godzilla-sized riffs behind the feminine yet assertive vocals of Maria Sjoholm....a dark album blessed with hooks amidst the metallic chords and deep, churning rhythms..."

Freaks Of Nature Music

Category	Rock Albums, Alternative CDs, Heavy Metal, Rock/Pop, Death Metal
Label	Mercury
Orig Year	1999
All Time Product Rank	45,579
CD Universe Part number	1056136
Discs	1
Release Date	Aug 27, 2007
Studio/Live	Studio
Mono/Stereo	Stereo
Producer	Drain S.T.H.; Max Martin; Andrew Scarth; Sank
Engineer	Andrew Scarth; Sank
Recording Time	42 minutes
Personnel	Flavia Canel - guitar Maria Sjoholm - vocals Martina Axen - drums, background vocals Sank - programming, loops Anna K - bass Also: Herbie Crichlow, Nico Elgstrand, Stefan Brisland-Ferner, Fleshquartet

Drain S T H - Freaks Of Nature Songs

	Trk	Song
	1	Enter My Mind
	2	Alive
	3	Simon Says
	4	I Wish...
	5	Black
	6	Crave
	7	Bubble Song
	8	Right Through You
	9	Leech
	10	Get Inside
	11	I Will Follow

Freaks Of Nature Music Review

Average Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars) 4.5 stars

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5 stars Some rocking women!!!
This CD fits in perfectly with my testosterone filled CDs perfectly, I am quite happy to have a woman band that fits in with my Rammstein, Static-X and Dope. With how these women rock I don't understand why there are not more women bands out there

But no matter the gender this band has writing and preforming talent

GET THE FRICKEN CD!!!
Submitted by a reviewer (West Bend, IA)
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5 stars Nearly perfect!
This is one of the best heavy metal records ever, and I say that with no hesitation. The combination of scorching guitar, slithering bass, thundering drums and intelligent lyrics belted out by a lovely woman is pretty hard to beat. "I Wish" one of those songs that I always end up cranking up to max and screaming to at the top of my lungs. "Black is Black" showcases the tricks the ladies learned from Iomni and mates. These two songs alone are worth the purchase. If you love heavy metal done well and smartly, grab this now!
Submitted by drenl;ok79 (Chapel Hill, NC)
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5 stars A Buy You Will Not Regret!
I discovered Drain STH at Ozzfest a few years ago just before the break up of their band. A tragedy since Freak of Nature is by far my favorite CD EVER. For those tired of the same heavy metal this offers a slight feminine touch to their hard rock metal music. This is truly a "Do Not Miss" CD. One of a kind... I only hope their new band Superfix can live up to the awesome potential that Drain left behind.
Submitted by a reviewer (Napa Valley, CA)
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5 stars Sinbads Sirens
Tie me to the mast, These ladies are going to lure heavy metalites to their island. Rock on Drain STH.
Submitted by a reviewer (Denver, CO)
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5 stars Just what the doctor ordered
I had seen snippets of reviews of these women, so I sampled some tracks one night. I immediately ordered the album. The women in the band are incredible, with amazing vocal harmonies that blend well with their songs. They are not in the least a "wimpy" band; they can kick ass with the best of the boys. Much luck to them, and go out and get the album. It's WELL worth it!
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