Search - 36 Crazyfists :: Bitterness the Star

An Awesome CD

John | a place | 12/04/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"36 Crazyfists is a very talented band that doesnt get half the attention they deserve. While bands like Slipknot and Korn tear up the charts, 36 Crazyfists is one of rocks best kept secrets, and its a shame. 36 Crazyfists in my opinion are sort of on the borderline between metal and nu-metal. They arent quite heavy or technical enough to really be classified as metal, but they are..well, too good to be classified as nu-metal, although by genre they could be.



THE GOOD:

The first thing I noticed about this band was the vocalist. He has a very weird and unique singing voice. It takes an acquired taste, but once you get used to it youll love it. His vocals are very emotional and heartfelt which really drive the songs. The lyrics are also very good. The musicianship is good. They dont do anything mind blowing but they do enough to keep you interested.



THE BAD:

Well, the vocals may annoy some people. Like I said, they do take some getting used to, Brocks singing voice isnt much like youll hear anywhere else. Once you get used to it youll love it, but some people will put the CD down before they get used to it. Another problem : 36 Crazyfists is classifiable as nu-metal. This isnt a problem for me. Im pretty open minded, I listen to the bands I like and try not to pay too much attention to genres, but some people will hear that this is nu-metal and instantly discredit it, when it is really better than any nu-metal out there.



Overall, this is a very good CD and I strongly recommend it no matter what genre of rock or metal you are into."

About time Roadrunner signed a good band..

Eliot | Tampa, Florida | 04/04/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I love 36 Crazyfists. Every song they create is full of emotion and intensity. The guest appearances on the album are a big plus as well, IE the lead singer of Nora(one of my favorite Hardcore bands) and the lead singer of Skinlab(another great band with a new record coming out soon). Turn The Ashes makes for a great opener, while songs like An Agreement Called Forever shows off the lead singers amazing voice. Meanwhile, songs like One More Word and Slit Wrist Theory show his ability to scream with the best of them as well. I recommend any fan of Poison The Well, GlassJAw, or From Autumn To Ashes(3 of my personal favorite bands) pick this cd up, you won't be dissapointed."

The Bitterness Within Us All

Eliot | 02/16/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Crazyfists are raw power. Their music is most definitely some of the best artwork among metal musicians today. The way they articulate their music is inspiring and at times rehabilitating. Music, for me anyway, is like a form of therapy. When I am all messed up about something, it is one of the only tools that can make me feel balanced and "whole" again. This album has done a lot for me in this field. It is one of those albums that expresses the emotions we as human beings feel, but like to just bury deep inside ourselves. The depth behind the lyrics, the violent raging out of passion revealed within this album has given me something I can relate to in my times of despair; keeping me sharp and determined to move forward as oppose to just giving up.Some of you reading this review probably have no idea what I am talking about, and that is fine. However, I'm sure some of you stand on the same side of the tracks as I. This is music that serves a higher purpose, not just for entertainment sake. 36 Crazyfists know what a powerful weapon music can be, and I am thankful for their talent. "A Snow Capped Romance" 3/16.... buy it."