"Seriously, i cant believe one of the other reviewers compared Blackout to Broke. I think Broke was the best album this band will probably ever turn out, however that doesnt mean that this album isnt great.
Max Cavelera did his greatest stuff with Sepultura, but if you dont think Soulfly is any good, well get your ears checked.
This album is a strong departure from Blackout, its rough, crude, and yes probably more vulgar than would seem possible. This was done on purpose. If you love HED p.e. and thought Blackout was a sellout album, go buy this album. It is redemption, there is no way that it will get airplay. (THEY DID THIS ON PURPOSE)
If you know that hed has a self-titled album, or better yet if you have ever heard of a thing called Church of Realities then buy this album.
You know what, better yet, go see HED live. If you think HED is jumping the shark with this album, go see HED live, if you think that HED is misogynistic/hateful/or any of the other crap, GO SEE HED LIVE. They are just as good as they ever were, i would honestly be willing to bet that all of the people who dont like this album think that Bartender was the best song HED ever did.(and as MCUD would say, "Gay as* motherf*%"
DE-evolution
omnikua | Austin, Texas United States | 02/26/2005
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Broke had some great positive things to say....this is just trash.....to much money....to many demons....if i wanted this trash i would of stuck with limp biskit.....what happened to the mystical Revelations? finding you place to stand up to something true? overcoming...this is all about sex and violence....a complete disappointment...My wish is that hed pe reads this and "wakes up" cause the "hardcore wigger pussy lovin" is not going anywhere...."
Very Underrated.
Richard Drakos | Myrtle Beach, SC | 11/22/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I don't see what the problem is people have with this album. I was very impressed with this CD, yes it's vulgar and childish, but as far as I know, they did it on purpose. Raise Hell is honestly the best song, with a very nice guitar solo at around 3:35 until the end of the song. In short, this CD seems to be bashed and pissed on because it's not Broke.
Yes the Rap-Metal boom has been dead for years and yeah Hed should have gotten more respect, but it beats the worn out Metalcore bands such as KillSwitch, and Trivium among others, that play the same played out Hardcore with gothenburg riffs and solos. Also Hed isn't Nu Metal, as they don't play the same two cords over and over, and not to metion the guitar solo's, which Nu Metal never uses.
Buy this CD, it's underrated."
Hed p.e. on the right track
Example: Mark Twain | Example: Florida, MO USA | 01/27/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I don't care what anyone's put.. Hed are a spectacular band, I love each of their cd's, Blackout is the only questionable one commercial-wise. This is their rawest and most vulgar material. The only 3 songs I skip on this cd are Raise Hell, The Truth, and that one where he said "this a little love song for all you b''''es." The bonus track is dope, this whole cd is great and it's no less Hed pe. They're on the right track and they need support to know they're still the sh't and to keep cutting dope records.. This is a really good cd.."
For the true Hed fans.
K. Leos | Aliso Viejo, CA | 10/19/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Listen, I've been a fan of hed since church of realities, and i have to say this is definitely the closest sound to the first (hed) album they have ever put out. It's awesome. Don't let haters tell you otherwise, because they just don't understand Hed. This album is a kick in the nuts to corporate music labels, and Jahred made these lyrics the way they were because it shows the newfound freedom he has on Koch records. Their first album (hed) was awesome, their second album Broke was great, but when they released Blackout, you could EASILY tell the restrictions that were laid down, and the album was not that great at all. Only In Amerika returns to the heavy Hed roots, and the first song on their, "Represent", shows that they Hed really has come back. This is a heavy album, the lyrics are funny, although a little vulgar, but who cares? If you know Jahred, you'll love what he has to say, plus the secret hip hop song at the end of the cd is TIGHT!!"