Nonpoint
Recoil


4.0
excellent

Review

by BallsToTheWall USER (236 Reviews)
September 19th, 2007 | 30 replies


Release Date: 2004 | Tracklist

Review Summary: Hard hitting, latin influenced hard rock that will rock your socks hard.

Now Nonpoint really hasn't gained as much popularity as they should have, other than their home state. In South Florida, Nonpoint are a very popular band with many supportive fans rocking out to their high octane performances, including me as one of them. Nonpoint are a very good live band, playing their instrument's as well as on studio and keeping the crowd on edge with their high tempo rock. The band have released 6 albums over a 10 year period. Still this band doesn't receive much love from the northern states. I think it’s about time the northerners give credit to the south.


Elias Soriano – Vocals

Andrew Goldman – Guitar

Kenneth "KB" Charman – Bass

Robb Rivera – Drums


Nonpoint have been playing music together since early 1997 after forming in Ft Lauderdale, and have retained the same lineup for 10 years amazingly enough, showing their determination and will to succeed. They dropped their first major label debut in October 2000. "Statement" showed much potential in their debut, playing a more primitive version of their newer stuff. Playing a blend of metal, Latin, and punk, Nonpoint have become a musical freight train with every instrument hitting you immediately. What Nonpoint have excelled at is adding parts of their Latin heritage into their energy ridden style of heavy music, creating a diverse sound of their own, never copying bands like Ill Nino. The production of the album was the only downfall to a promising disk. Nonpoint have continually strived harder on their music to revamp their sound until hitting the spot with the brilliant "Recoil. To be honest, this was one of the first CD's I ever bought and inspired me to stop illegally downloading all the band's I listened to, and actually support the musicians.

Now I’m sure everyone has heard their cover of Phil Collins "In The Air Tonight" played in movies, TV, or the 2004 World Series. Like it or not that song has catapulted them into more mainstream capabilities, as radio stations have began playing their music at that time. Nonpoint's fourth full length album "Recoil" is their most solid and complete cd to date. Containing hard hitting guitars providing the base of the music, solid drumming, and a strong vocal performance from Elias Soriano cement this album as their most aggressive and diverse CD they created. Nonpoint blend the South Florida Latin influences exceptionally well into their music, although not completely overpowering the rest of the instrumentation.

Recoil is a melting pot of all their last releases. The guitar riffs have become faster and much harder than previous release's, thanks to Andrew Goldman's energetic performance, spiking the energy level of the album greatly to an 11 out of 10. Robb's drumming has improved greatly and sound's more focused and determined then the latter albums, adding urgency to the music, which can be heard instantly upon first listen. Robb’s percussion throughout is mind bending as he continues to hold down his end of the bargain up with his contributions to the music. Bass is occasionally heard, and when KB is heard , it is a remarkable thing to hear.

Elias's vocal performance is strong and varied as his powerful voice marches through the music, shattering eardrums in the process. Throughout the music, Elias balances his forceful yells with soft whispers perfectly, almost forgetting what to expect when he begins yelling between the English and Spanish language’s at a neck breaking speed that will have rabid dogs slow down immediately. Lyrically, he speaks about many things, ranging from lost love, toward more political leanings, as the excellent head banger " The Truth" demonstrates, as Elias expresses his frustrations of what the government is trying to pull over modern society. Heavy groove's, fast drumming, strong lyrics, and catchy vocals make this a standout of the album. "In The Air Tonight" is well played by the boys of Nonpoint, adding a modern aggressive edge to a classic song. Enlightening lyrics, powerful instrumentation, tight vocals, and a punk rock attitude set this band miles ahead of their nu metal buddies. "Past It All" delves into the CD as the emotional song of Recoil. Although very somber and lyrically about lost love, the vocals never hit the whiny vocal tone that so many bands do today.

All in all, an excellent album that keeps impressing me each and every time. Fans of aggressive music should find no problem enjoying this CD. Godspeed.

Pro's: Hard-hitting and accessible

The Latin influence adds great diversity throughout the disk.

Strong lyrics and songwriting.

Con's: Some might not enjoy the vocal style, as the nu metal influence still tends to appear with the rapping vocals.



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Comments:Add a Comment 
Willie
Moderator
September 19th 2007


20311 Comments


It was an ok review... the first paragraph seemed a little awkward. I've never heard these guys, but the review doesn't help me to really figure out what they sound like because all of the description comes in comparisons to their older albums. As far as the latin thing making them more unique... isn't that what Il Nino does?

Anyway... that's all ;)

CushMG15
September 19th 2007


1810 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

Nonpoint does the latin thing better. As for the Northern States thing, Nonpoint actually gets a lot of props in Madison, and they've played here probably 5 or 6 times in the last 2 years.



The review was pretty good, although I disagree with your opinion. I'm yet to here anything off of Development besides the singles, but I think this is their weakest release (Live and Kicking included). The cover of In The Air Tonight is great tho.

BallsToTheWall
September 19th 2007


51592 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

The metal parts where I've been dont like nonpoint that much. I think this is their strongest cd with tracks like the truth, past it all, and in the air tonight surpassing their other cds.

Digging: Fulci - Tropical Sun

Kage
September 19th 2007


1172 Comments


Your liability as a reviewer is severely hampered when you talk about how you have some sort of allegiance to this lousy band just because you're from the same state as them.

CushMG15
September 19th 2007


1810 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

Well I would hardly call these guys lousy. But it would be better for your review if you downplayed the local bias a bit.

Also, I don't think that the Latin influence is as prominent as you make it seem, which could be a little misleading. Still a pretty decent review, those are just some suggestions.

Kage
September 19th 2007


1172 Comments


Latin influence LOL

Shattered_Future
September 19th 2007


1632 Comments


I've definately heard stuff by Nonpoint before, and there was no way in HELL there was Latin influence. At least, not at the level you're talking about.

BallsToTheWall
September 19th 2007


51592 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Ive seen them live twice and yes alot of the lyrics and the rthymn of the music is kinda latin based. Also I got free gear from them personally when my brother was in the studio with the drummer. South Florida has quite the overwhelming population of latin people there, and heavily influenced in the music.

Crysis
Emeritus
September 19th 2007


17640 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Great review, got my vote. I really like this album actually, "The Truth" is an awesome song.

Wizard
September 19th 2007


20564 Comments


Not a bad review, just some awkward wording and factual info. Statement was the only album I owned by these guys. I will check this out one day!

BallsToTheWall
September 19th 2007


51592 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Yeah I guess ill go tone down the local bias a bit and latin influence a bit.

BallsToTheWall
September 19th 2007


51592 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Oh yeah, Iluvtar, Have you heard of a hard rock band called Encidius? If not their drummer is friggin 13 and going to the studio in 08. My bro's the guitarist, and I always see a good crowd turn up.

CushMG15
September 19th 2007


1810 Comments

Album Rating: 2.5

The latin thing is really only prominent on the songs that are specifically aimed at showing their heritage (Puerto Rico, I believe).



Wizard - This is a fair amount different than Statement. It's "heavier", but not neccessarily more aggressive. I think Statement is a fair amount better.

BallsToTheWall
September 19th 2007


51592 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

Yeah I agree with that. I guess I could classify encidius's music as hard rock/alternative, much better than some of the horrid bands. Simple Kill(shudder).

BallsToTheWall
September 19th 2007


51592 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

You know i enjoyed one of their first demos years back. But when I saw them live I immediately threw the disk away. Oh man, they just played a charity show with about 6 local bands and man they were gay. A bunch of fruits I might add,just horrible live musically and image wise. I might write a review about their demos.

Wizard
September 20th 2007


20564 Comments


CushMG15,
Good to know! I always welcome change in a band. This band, back in the day, got my head banging (to sound really cliche). I even saw them open up for Drowning Pool and were really good.


renegadestrings
September 21st 2007


1616 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

i've been meaning to review this for about a year now.... but i didn't



very solid album though, catchy and addictive though i prefer To the Pain

BallsToTheWall
September 21st 2007


51592 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

I enjoy this cd more than the others all though I love Statement. Their's just alot of strong songs on here. Past it all, The Truth, Move Now, and In The Air Tonight just slay.

Metalstyles
April 16th 2009


8576 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Nonpoint's most accessible album and probably the catchiest too. The guitar tone is pretty heavy, but this is not as aggressive and raw as Statement was. I still prefer Statement as my favourite Nonpoint album, but this is also pretty damn amazing. Nonpoint is really worth checking out by, well, actually anyone. Can't wait for the new album which is supposed to come out this summer!

Curse.
December 12th 2009


8079 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

In The Air Tonight is my favorite cover ever



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