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| 0.0 | Jom STAFF | April 4th 07 |
From start-to-finish, Cannibal is an unrelenting, ferocious listen with enormous playback value and is Static-X's best album this decade. Shocked? Maybe you are, but it's extremely easy to elucidate why this album is such a monstrous improvement over everything the band has previously released since the turn of the millennium. First, this is the first time in the band's storied history that the same line-up has consecutively written two albums together. This consistency in band chemistry has absolutely had a positive effect. Secondly, Static-X refuses to sacrifice any of their strongest aspects that comprise their music: from Wayne Static's shouted, neurotic vocals to the constantly-rumbling rhythm section to the surging, potent electronics, the respective elements that amount to Static-X's appeal have been bolstered and improved dramatically. However, these two reasons aren't what will elevate this band's status in the community. Why? Because nothing previously mentioned has changed - not the line-up, and not the elements they do best. What will elevate Static-X out of their trough is not being content with the status quo. The band has finally added a cogent element to its arsenal without derailing their overall sound: guitar solos, thanks to Koichi Fukuda, who played lead on the band's debut before going on what amounted to be a lengthy hiatus. It can be hard to believe that such a seemingly simple addition that, if used improperly could potentially deter the music, has instead strengthened the band's sound significantly. Combined with the previously mentioned core sound - the agitated vocals, heavy rhythm section, and pulsating electronics - Static-X has delivered its most complete, most formidable, and most metal album to date. Five tracks to check out: "No Submission," "Electric Pulse," "Cannibal," "Behemoth," and "Forty Ways."
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| 3.5 great | Slaytan | May 26th 07 |
With their newest release, Cannibal, Static-X show a return to form: programmed beats, drum machines, simple riffs, and aggressive vocals. This album is much better than SaW and Shadow Zone, but falls short of the greatness they achieved with Wisconsin Death Trip. That is not to say the album is bad however. Wayne's vocals have improved, and his singing and screaming sound better than on their earlier work. The guitar work is mixed between complex speed riffs (Catatonic) and simpler 3 chord rhythms (Behemoth, Cannibal) that Static-X had become known for. Something newon thisalbum is the use of the guitar solo; it doesn't always manage to add to the songs, but for the most part, they are fine. The bass lines are very audible on this album, which is a good thing, considering they add quite alot of power the album. Most of the time Tony simply locks up with the guitars, but in doing so he helps to create a nice wall of sound. The drums follow the same pattern as the previous Static-X albums, and are split between simple 4/4 beats and chaotic/sparatic drumming. All in all, the album shows improvement and does have replay value. I'd recommend this album for any fan of Static-X, newor old, or any fan of industrial/nu-metal. Standouts: Catatonic, Behemoth, Cannibal...Below Average: Reptile, Hate Team
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