| | Chimaira CD Chimaira Discography of CDs
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"Nothing Remains" takes harmonic cues from Scandinavian black metal, delivering horror-movie-worthy chord progressions with a speed and drive equal to the most mind-numbing industrial beats. "Left for Dead" opens with military-style snare drum rudiments before bursting into a scathing denunciation of greed that recalls early Metallica. Though Chimaira's electronic elements are more subtle than on previous albums, well-placed sound effects add to the record's intense spookiness, particularly on the epic seven-and-a-half minute closer "Lazarus," a chilling, yet strangely sensitive, narrative about a friend's suicide.
The follow-up to the hit album THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF REASON, Chimaira's self-titled third CD continues the group's quest to become the most pummeling, no-frills, downright scary metalcore band on the planet. With the addition of new drummer Kevin Talley, who adds an even greater degree of rhythmic precision and aggression, Chimaira further refines its unique combination of old-school thrash and modern death metal. "Nothing Remains" takes harmonic cues from Scandinavian black metal, delivering horror-movie-worthy chord progressions with a speed and drive equal to the most mind-numbing industrial beats. "Left for Dead" opens with military-style snare drum rudiments before bursting into a scathing denunciation of greed that recalls early Metallica. Though Chimaira's electronic element is more subtle than on previous albums, well-placed sound effects add to the record's intense spookiness, particularly on the epic seven-and-a-half minute closer "Lazarus," a chilling, yet strangely sensitive, narrative about a friend's suicide.
The follow-up to the hit album THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF REASON, Chimaira's self-titled third CD continues the group's quest to become the most pummeling, no-frills, downright scary metalcore band on the planet. With the addition of new drummer Kevin Talley, who adds an even greater degree of rhythmic precision and aggression, Chimaira further refines its unique combination of old-school thrash and modern death metal.
Chimaira: Mark Hunter (vocals); Rob Arnold, Matt DeVries (guitar); Chris Spicuzza (keyboards, sampler); Jim LaMarca (bass guitar); Kevin Talley (drums).
Purchase Chimaira CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | All That Remains This Darkened Heart CD (2004)
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Judging from just the first song on This Darkened Heart, one is tempted to immediately rank All That Remains among the top tier of current Swedish-influenced American hardcore-metal bands (and there are a lot of them). The dual-guitar interplay of Oli Herbert and Mike Martin is intricate and impressive, and their classically tinged riff-writing yields at least a slight distinction from their many At the Gates-influenced contemporaries. However, as early as the second track -- and again on several of the others -- they reveal their downfall in attempting to incorporate passages of melodic singing. It's a downfall they share with plenty of other bands in this genre. It would be a great idea to try this technique if these bands could pull it off tastefully, but All That Remains, like many of their counterparts, do not do so. The cleanly sung breakdowns on "Focus Shall Not Fail," "Tattered on My Sleeve," and the title track feel forced and are at times cringe inducing, sounding vaguely like bad-'80s radio rock (think late Journey). The other problem is that, as the album wears on, the experienced listener can't help but get the feeling that he or she has heard many of these riffs before -- if not note for note, then close enough that ...
| | Shadows Fall War Within CD (2004) Bonus DVD; Limited Edition; Enhanced CD
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Like the heavy-rock giant Metallica, Shadows Fall climbed the ladder of success by proving its mettle in a live setting, out-performing and out-selling all comers on the second stage at the 2003 Ozzfest. The two groups share sonic similarities as well, and fans of pre-Bob Rock-era Metallica albums RIDE THE LIGHTNING and MASTER OF PUPPETS, in particular, will find a lot to like here.
Shadows Fall plays fairly straight-ahead old-school thrash, with a nod to the death-metal-influenced hybrid popularized by Pantera. The guitars and drums are huge, clean, and inhumanly tight, and low-ender Paul Romanko has a good handle on the Cliff Burton style of cutting delicate, melodic interludes with crushing bass riffs (particularly on "What Drives the Weak"). The production on both the electric/screaming sections and the acoustic/crooning passages ...
| | Lamb Of God Ashes Of The Wake CD (2004)
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Frontman Randy Blythe howls with a voice reminiscent of Venom's Kronos, as he rants about finding salvation in vice ("The Faded Line") and organized crime's code of honor ("Omerta"). Fueled by the double-kick-drum ferocity of skin-basher Chris Adler, guitarists Mark Morton and Willie Adler lay down a two-pronged attack that falls somewhere between the pummeling assault of classic American thrash and the more melodic and orchestral complexity of European metal. Anyone doubting Adler and Morton's chops need listen no further than ...
| | DevilDriver Fury Of Our Maker's Hand CD (2005)
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Former Coal Chamber vocalist Dez Fafara reportedly formed Devil Driver with the intention of making music that was darker, heavier, and more traditionally metal-sounding than anything explored by his former band. THE FURY OF OUR MAKER'S HAND accomplishes this task in spades, delivering a stark, single-mindedly aggressive maelstrom of sound. Propelled by John Boeklin's seemingly inhuman double ...
| | Nevermore This Godless Endeavor CD (2005) Enhanced CD
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Nevermore's sixth album arrives bearing few surprises -- which, for a band less accomplished or too comfortable in their niche, would generally be seen as a negative attribute. Not here, as Seattle's finest mid-'00s heavy metal outfit (sorry Queensrche!) continue to set the bar for purist-leaning metal-heads on this side of the pond. As always, and not to take anything away from their cohorts (particularly drummer extraordinaire Van Williams), the soaring vocals of Warrel Dane and lead guitar heroics of Jeff Loomis act as twin beacons shining out from the band's gloriously metallic bulk. Furthermore, it's arguable if Dane (now almost completely divorced from his once too strident upper registers) has ever sounded quite this aggressive on any of Nevermore's earlier albums (witness his coarse roars on opener "Born (The Retribution of Spiritual Sickness)"). Likewise subject to discussion is whether Loomis hasn't topped his not inconsiderable prior achievements with his ever tasteful and inventive solos, here augmented by ex-Dragon Lord guitarist Steve Smyth -- quite a talent in his own right. Suffice to say that Dane and Loomis ...
| | God Forbid IV: Constitution Of Treason CD (2005)
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| | Primer 55 New Release CD (2001)
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$8.65
If Primer 55's debut, Introduction to Mayhem, proved to be something of a glorified demo (it was later picked up by Island-Def Jam, re-mixed, re-mastered, and re-released with a handful of bonus tracks), the band's sophomore release, The New Release shows the quartet taking a giant quantum leap forward. Differences between the two works are like night and day. Boasting a terrific production courtesy of hot up-and-coming New York producer Eddie Wohl, New Release is bursting with well-executed hard rock ditties that easily crush anything on the band's debut. In a clichd rock & roll sense, and for all intensive purposes, this is a brand new band -- and one that has certainly found it niche. A wash of guitars, augmented by ex-Helmet drummer John Stanier's guesting behind the drum kit, give way to Jason's razor-blade gargling-like voice that wouldn't be out of place in any number of New York hardcore bands. Seamlessly, blending the classic hard rock sound of "This Life" with hints of the more commercial attack of "Texas" with the C.O.C/Helmet riffage of "Tricycle" (which features layers of sounds, including, of all things, bongos), it's clear that the band has no intention of being pigeon-held as just another run-of-the-mill blood and guts hard rock band. "Pills" showcases Primer's rhythmic approach, jumping from a hardcore type arrangement into a straight chorus that ...
| | Dizzy Gillespie Jazz In Paris: Cognac Blues CD (2002)
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| | Rivka Simmons Creating Calm In Your Life: A Guided Meditation And Stress Reduction CD CD (2003)
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$18.99
In contrast to most CDs where the meditations last 30-45 minutes or more, Creating Calm In Your Life: A Guided Meditation and Stress Reduction CD is unique in that it contains 4 short, easy-to-do, 15-minute meditations: two mindfulness meditations, a progressive muscle relaxation and a body scan meditation. It's ideal for busy people looking for an easy way to incorporate meditation and relaxation into their lives. Listeners say that Rivka's soft and soothing voice gently guides them to deep stillness and calm. It's a perfect introduction for beginners and a great gift for anyone in need of relaxation. Yoga Journal, February 2005"Rivka Simmons ... has obviously done her homework, providing clear instructions and adding new insights that breathe life into each of these stress-relief (meditations). She's particularly interesting in getting us out of our heads and helping us give up some of the rigid self-control that's the source of so much everyday tension. With her soothing voice and empathetic approach, she does indeed create an atmosphere of calm." Midwest Record Recap, May 2005"Simmons cuts tot the chase with her guided meditations that take the listener to the safety of the eye of the storm while waiting for it to pass. It's always a nice find when you find a practitioner that can pull this off without hitting you over the head to get you where they thing you should be. Simmons qualifies as a winner. A smart set smart cookies ought to check out before they crumble."The Critical Review, June 2005"This CD was unique...Ms. Simmons is crystal clear in her narratives...a ...
| | Joseph Patrick Moore Decade: 1996-2005 CD (2006)
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The bassist Joseph Patrick Moore performs a collection of original contemporary jazz compositions as well as a couple of pop favorites by Men At Work and the Police on this appealing set, which features appearances from musical veterans of bands like the Grateful Dead, the Derek Trucks Band, Susan Tedeschi, and Sheryl Crow.
For more than a decade JPM has been touring, recording and establishing himself as an artist with a strong voice & unique ...
| | Opeth Box Set CDs (2006) Limited Edition; Box Set
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| | Helloween Master Of The Rings CD (1994) Bonus CD; Japan
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$38.49
During Helloween's up-and-down recording career, fans learned to expect the unexpected. The band's songwriting and musical/thematic commitment could not always be relied upon, and the depths to which Helloween could sink were never more obvious than during the mid-'90s. During this period, the band most notoriously dumped two absolute clunkers (the ludicrously titled Pink Bubbles Go Ape and the mellowed-out Chameleon) on a large and unsuspecting metal fan base. The combined failure of these two records prompted the departure of longtime vocalist Michael Kiske and a strategic retreat by the remaining members of the group. While 1996's The Time of the Oath is generally considered the real Helloween comeback record, Master of the Rings (released a year ...
| | Antenym The Mundane Egg CD (2007)
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$15.15
Antenym is a play within a play on words. Anonymous and occasionally antagonistic, the anti-name [juxt-]opposed with the proto-NAME. In no sense but the chronological named after the poetry magazine of the same name, Antenym combines contrariness and ...
| | Darryl Holt Techno Town CD (2009)
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$12.65
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