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LD 50: They should put this stuff on prescription

Jon Awesome | Edinburgh, Scotland | 02/15/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Mudvayne: A fusion of Nu-Metal and Thrash, managed by an insane clown, and composed of a few face-painted psychos, delivering a sound that most Slipknot and Soulfly fans will be accustomed to.With the launch of LD 50 came a whole new genre of madness, creating a whirlwind of destruction along the way. "Dig", the main cover song from the album, has proven to be a hit almost anywhere you ask. Driving hypnotical melodies and drum beats at you, Mudvayne will take you by surprise and transform your view on music. "Dig" is quite probably the best song on the album, however there are some other great hits to be discovered in this treasure chest of sickness. "Death Blooms" has yet more similarities to huge bands, such as Linkin Park and Slipknot, making you ponder as to exactly how much digital editing goes into this work. Personally, I believe that there is some on the vocals, which becomes apparent as you listen through the album, however I cannot honestly say that you can spot any drum loops in the music, or repeated bass lines that are clearly edited in.I love this album, because it has the characteristics of my other top band, Slipknot, and enough tracks to fill you with thinking and influences from the band. It's the kind of album that you want to listen to, over and over, again and again. The occasional "gap track" of sounds and a general interval, helps to keep the flow going, and a golden glow flowing. Describing LD 50 as a drug is probably not all that bad a description, as it is certainly addictive.Overall, if you want to listen to an album which blends Slipknot's general style with some Linkin Park-esque singing and Soulfly's rage, I'd go for LD 50. I rate it at 4 out of 5 Stars!.:-| Jon Awesome |-:."

What can I say?

Hammerlock | Boulder, CO | 07/21/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Man, it is so hard for me to say that anything can be better than Slipknot, but I have to say it now... MUDVAYNE IS THE BEST NU-METAL EVER CREATED!The one thing Mudvayne has that Slipknot doesn't have is DIVERSITY, Slipknot does the intensity thing well, but Mudvayne goes from the energy-charged "Dig" and "Pharmecopia" to emotional ballads like "Cradle" and "-1". But when the two styles meet in the middle, that's when Mudvayne's best work appears. That's when you get songs like "Nothing To Gein", "Death Blooms", and "Everthing And Nothing", which are so charges with emotion that they'll leave you haunted after the final note fades.GET THIS!!!! This is not an option, people! BUY THIS CD!!!! There's somethign in here for everyone, whether you like allout pounding metal or emotional ballads, YOU WILL WANT THIS!!!!"

L.D.50 - Mudvayne

ryknow_stole_my_bong | under the covers of Chad Grey's bed... | 07/04/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The second offering of the Illinois band, L.D.50 is littered with brilliant lyrical content and well thought-out syncopation. The band, now being hailed as the inventors of "math metal", has pushed the boundaries of modern metal as it is today with this album, which features the MTV2 award winning song "Dig". Chad Gray (Kud) remains as eloquent and dark (if not more)as in their first album, "Kill I 'Oughta". The sound on L.D.50 is brought to new and unchartered heights, with the arrival of new bassist, Ryan (Ryknow).
Grays' vocal ability is driven throughout the entire album and never lacks enthusiasm and power. His ability to roar insanely, then belt out notes that would make even Maynard James Keenan proud never fails to astound listeners. Ryknows' harmonic bass and extremely agile fingers fight through the barrage of double-kick bass and Gurrgs' distorted guitar. The opening track, 'Monolith' (from the Stanley Kubrick Classic 2001:Space Odyssey)gives you a taste of what is to come, then your mind, body and spirit are attacked by the musical warfare of 'Dig'. This assault of the eardrums continues throughout the album, only pausing to covince you to 'open your mind'. Check out "Nothing To Gein" (penned by Chad about serial killer Ed Gein whom Buffalo Bill of Silence of The Lambs was based upon), "Internal Primates" (based on drug addiction), "Death Blooms" (the rites of suicide) and my personal favourite, "Severed". Mudvayne also features on the "Pledge of Allegience" tour soundtrack, "Big Day Out 2002" and "Ozzfest 2001".
Their third offering "The End Of All Things To Come" is also available in stores, being promoted by Gray as "heavier than anything on L.D.50,yet more soft and melodic than anything on the album also". Check out "Mudvayne - L.D.50: Live In Peoria, Ill." on DVD to see Chad, Ryan, Matt & Greg in action. The DVD also features such bonuses as the "Death Blooms" directors' cut video, Mudvayne backstage and images of the band. All in all, the album, L.D.50 has re-invented and re-shaped sound as I once knew it, and I have a new-found respect for heavy metal music.
I highly recommend L.D.50 to comsumers with a word of warning; it can be a hard listen, and is only for the broad-minded. Enjoy."