Legendary album from a legendary band
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I have read many a review on this site but have never really got around to writing one for myself as it is difficult to put this album into words. However, after reading so many other reviews by fans who worship this album, I realised that I just had to put in my two cents.
Firstly, I had no idea that so many people love this album. In a world where unoriginal tripe is lapped up by the masses, its refreshing to know that there are still people who know a quality album when they hear it. Aah.
'Angel Dust' is a great eclectic mix of everything, with that great Faith No More twist. The three singles, 'Midlife Crisis', 'Everything's Ruined' and 'A Small Victory' are three undescribable, uncatergorizable songs. They are well worth the money alone. There are some harder songs, like 'Jizzlobber', 'Caffeine' and 'Malpractice', the latter being very reminiscent of Mr. Bungle (loaded with samples and tempo changes). 'Land of Sunshine' is a great track to sing along to and contains the most sarcastic lyrics in the history of mankind. 'Crack Hitler' is a totally funky tune with a twist in the middle (those who own the album will know what I mean). 'RV' is a good take on music, but sadly Mike's monologue ruins the subtlety of the joke. Excellent chorus and bridge though.
As a bassist, I find this album is very impressive, especially in 'Land of Sunshine' (bass plays the main riff) and 'Kindergarten' (bass solo!). It also uses things that you would not normally hear in 'alternative rock' songs, like african chanting ('Smaller and Smaller'), cheerleading chants ('Be Aggressive') and horror violins ('Jizzlobber' - you'll know what I mean when you hear it). And, unlike other bands who try and do that sort of thing and fail miserably, these work really well.
The final thing I have to say is that I usually hate it when bands put covers on albums. However, it is again different on 'Angel Dust'. 'Midnight Cowboy' offers a nice antidote after the frenetic 'Jizzlobber', and their version of 'Easy' (if you own the version tha has it) has become so well known that it is almost their own. Sorry to ramble, but this album is so good... It may take afew listenings to get used to, but it is worth it.
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Classic songs were born on this disk, songs that have millions of hours airplay that proves undeniable greatness. This disk is the product of Legend. Literally.
If you don't own it, buy it. Simply amazing music created by a band that is still rocking arenas and selling out shows 40 years later. This was the beginning, in case you missed it.
219602
This is their second best album in my humble opinion (their first being Meteora of course. I've been listening to it since its release day and I stil can't get enough of it. Great job guys!
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ACDC is a band of iconic proportions, and it's easy to understand why. Especially with their now legendary album "Back In Black". You might be wondering if purchasing the whole album is worth it; if every song is just as good as the popular classics such as "Hells Bells", "Shoot To Thrill", "RocknRoll Ain't Noise Pollution", and the title track. Well let it be confirmed, my friends, from start to finish this album is a keeper! The energy never gives in, and the music rocks itself right off the rocker throughout the whole thing. And the louder it is, the better it sounds! ACDC is a prime example of how any musician can show off and steal the show, but it takes five great men like the ones found here to pull together and make an absolute symphony of headbangin' goodness that stands the test of time. "Back In Black" kicks the listener just as hard as it did in the 80's, and I have a feeling it doesn't plan on quiting any time soon. It's the kind of music you can't get out of your head -- and I mean that in a good way. So pop it in, crank it up, and let the wild spirit of rockroll surge through your soul!
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This album, along with "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" are the best offerings from this legendary band.  There isn't a dull moment on this disc.  They were exploring new grounds at the time, and came up with a winner.  Eveybody wins here, the band, the record company, and especially the fans.  Black Sabbath is the best hard rock band of all time, and great albums like this one and "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" are the proof.
529118
A fantastic album with a good mix of faster songs (Burner, On your feet, .. ) with slower (well, slightly!) paced songs packing awesome riffs (Sword, Born to raise Hell & esp. Liar).  The riffage, the pounding drums and Lemmy's gravelly voice are all in top form here.  Go buy it and marvel at the sheer power of the mighty Motorhead.  Cheers, Mark.
45551
Truly the best album from this amazing band. In fact, Toxicity is among my top 5 favorites because I am able to listen to the entire cd without skipping a song. If the question was whether or not to purchase this cd, I would definitely suggest to buy this particular album.
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This album is an absolute must for anyone who is a fan of this band, likes  them and has never seen a live show, or a new listener who wants to hear  the range of music Firehouse can perform. This one has all those wrapped  into one great performance. The musicianship is simply amazing and you  really get a feel for how good these guys really are. It is a lot of fun to  listen to, and has an addictive sound that is sure to grab you. I know this  will be an album stuck in your CD player for a very long time.
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One of the best albums ever recorded. The Moody Blues were very intelligent musicians and I like to  say one of the musically intellectual bands of the late 60s early 70s era and and ever in Rock. This was a landmark, groundbreaking album in the late 60s showing the possibility of combining Rock with Classical. This album has the legendary songs Knights In White Satin and Tuesday Afternoon which have stood the test of time for some 50 years now not to mention the famous poem: Breathe deep the gathering gloom....., three things everyone has heard and knows by heart. An album every Rock music collection must have.
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This album is simply amazing. It is epic. It is beautiful. It has a live edge because of the recording. Agreeing with the other reviews already present here. This album does indeed grow on you, like no other I have ever heard. I can't believe how good this album is given that this is their 14th... they really made a classic album here... UP THE IRONS!
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The Arcade Fire are a highly remarkable band, with a lot of magic surrounding their aura. I have enjoyed this band from their self-titled EP, and have continued to enjoy everything about their interesting sound. Neon Bible is nothing short of epic, and the band proves that their critically acclaimed "Funeral" was just the beginning.

All of the songs have a very in-depth meaning, have it be about falling bombs, priests/churches, or self-depreciation. The gorgeous "Intervention" is splendid, with it's pipe organ and plush vocals. The band, with an astounding seven members, works together like a well-oiled machine. "The Well & The Lighthouse, one of my favorites, is a song that is bound to be made historic.

Arcade Fire is a historic artist, and is bound to captivate the shallowist of listeners with it's sublime music making. I recommend getting this album, and cherishing every last song on it, because this album is definitely the best of 2007.
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This is a prized possession of mine having purchased it directly from the band back in the day. I view it akin to Nirvana's Bleach; raw, unpolished, and something a fan of the Youngblood Brass Band would should own. Track 6, Next to You, should be played in a small room, very very loudly. The goosebumps the horn section can produce are amazing. Sure, some of the high notes are scooped a little, but the energy and passion the band brings to this song, and the album is undeniable. I hope at some point the band re-presses this disc as a throwback album. Why not 5 stars? Because I don't want every current YBBB fan to rush out and drop bank on this oldie thinking that this is a gem they've been missing their entire life and then not fall in love with the original sound these guys produced. Think of it as being a Weezer fan and having never heard the Blue Album. If that person even exists who loves Weezer's current music so much, the Blue Album would be startling to hear and different to the point where it may not be enjoyable. But that's my point, having listened to this album many times and following the band as they evolved, Better Recognize will always be my favorite from YBBB even though there new albums don't disappoint (which many Weezer fans will proclaim).
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This album is fantastic, What else can I say this is why they should be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame!
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So many things have been said about this insane revolutionary album (the genesis of Zeuhl-Music, Prog-rock on 11-- etc.) that it would be weak to even comment on it.
Suffice to say-- the epic, "Der Futura" is worth the price of admission.
Zach Hill (drummer for the frenetically famous prog-rock band 'Hella') marks this as one of his favorite albums...and I can see and hear why--
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This is the band's heaviest album and, personally, their best. Adding Mutt Lange as producer made a huge change in comparison with the first record. It's not only because of the "heavy" factor that High n' Dry is for me the best album of Def Leppard's career. Also because all songs are great and played with so much emotion. The raw vocals of Joe Elliot mixed with the furious guitar playing of Willis and Clarke definitely is a blast combination. The band would maintain, partially, the energy contained here for one more album (the follower "Pyromania") mutating thereafter in a much softer and pop-rock oriented band. So, if you are fan of heavy rock music and just want to have an album by this band, this is definitely the one to get.
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OK, so its not like any of their other albums (Apart from Amnesiac), but this album will go down in rock history as one of the most influential albums since pink floyds, "Dark side of the moon". A good mixture of sounds ranging from the awesome one off song, "Idioteque" to the chilled out, "Evrything in its right place". There aren't many bands brave enough to release something as totally unique as this, but radiohead have pulled it off and come out with another phenomenal album. Forget what the critics say, the more you listen to this album, the more youll grow to enjoy it and appreciate the skill and emotion that goes in to creating an album like this. Even if your not a devoted fan, youll still love this....
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This is my favorite album from the 1990's. I wish this grunge rock supergroup had made more than this one album. You can view their most popular song River of Desire on Youtube and once you have seen that you will need to own this recording. Their music is timeless and you don't need to have been around in the nineties to enjoy their music.