Al high. Al getting high. K. We get it.
938767
Title sums it up. I've been a huge fan of Ministry's music for almost 30 years. That being said, no fan is obligated to be enamored with the band members themselves or their behaviors. People generally watch documentaries for information or entertainment, and FIX provides little of either. There's not much here most fans don't already know. As other reviews have mentioned, it's not so much an informative history or story as much as a brief time capsule of a seemingly pretty dark period in Al's life (1996-1997ish Sphinctour era?) which seem like disjointed flashbacks juxtaposed with modern interviews. These interviews are the better parts of the film, Trent Reznor, Ogre, and some other big scene names offer their reflections. The focus is very much on Al's addictions and spiraling out of control behavior. I purchased the DVD set directly from the Fix website to show my support, but I rather wish I would have just rented it. If gawking at trainwrecks is your thing, if you'd rather look at Al's dick than boobs, or if you're a 16 year old who has never seen someone shooting up heroin, you might find it very titillating and thrilling. For those of us who have seen and put up with addicts in our own lives, this production feels sad and meh, sort of like an episode of Intervention. On the upside, Al is reportedly clean and sober now. Well, clean, anyway. Looks like he just went back to rehab in February with a blood alcohol level of .33. He's an intelligent guy with a lot of great interviews - and his autobiography is highly recommended - but this movie is not his best showing. Maybe that's the point.
1368498
This newest release just continues a long list of great music from this group.  This may be their best yet. Good stuff.
3528092
this is happy music.i can't stay still when i hear it.if music can get you high,this is it.a family of youngsters from austrailia make up the band and that makes it richer for me.i heard them on the today show and knew then i'd search until i found some of their to keep for myself.
3424236
This guy is up and coming in a big way, reminds me of a younger Kendrick Lamar, which says a lot in its own right. Production is also tight on the album. Potential to be the next big thing.
4607290
Okay, a lot of people are divided when it comes to this album. I'm not exactly sure why. After Gravity, which was mediocre at best (some great songs, alotta forgettable ones) this album is a breath of fresh air. Admittedly, it's no Spiritual Machines, which I consider their peak, but it's by no means terrible. Raine's voice is as rich as ever, glad to have the falsetto back. The guitar is also significantly better this time around. Mike Turner was a pretty good guitarist, and a huge staple of OLP's 'old sound,' but I think that Steve Mazur is better on the whole (If you've seen the Live DVD performance of 'The Birdman,' you'll agree). It's obvious that Steve has become a cohesive part of the group now. The lyrics, I'll admit, are not life-changing, but they're at least sincere. Healthy in Paranoid Times was a very pleasant surprise for me. I've been a fan for years, ever since I heard OLP in 2001 I considered them my "number 1," but I had low hopes for HIPT. I think it was worth it. Definitely (although, after 3 years, it could've been a bit longer...and none of the songs clock over 4 and a half minutes...what gives?) Standout tracks include Angels/Losing/Sleep and Walking in Circles.
4321914
Noel is at it again and going strong. Continuing with the pattern they began with the release of their latest, Noel forges on with the experiment of having endless remixes to their songs. While a bit tedious, the remixes do add a new light the music that cannot be denied. "The Monstrous Bubble Mix" for example is a epic multi-part mix of "Falling Down" pulling it to a full length of twenty-two minutes. Incorporating the use sitars, birds and a child to complete a psychedelic experience that will probably scare off the casual listener; the mix does succeed in pushing the boundaries and showing that Oasis may just yet have a few tricks up their sleeves.  "Those Swollen Hand Blues" however, is less experimental and can be said as more of the same. While the song itself is of typical Oasis, with great beat and energy, the song doesn't travel too far out of box (with the exception of vocals delivered through heavy effects similar to what is on the 'Dig' album.) Overall, the single is a solid, strong release that should be picked up by true Oasis fanatics.
1456956
We all need a good kick in the pants on occasion, and this book delivers. The authors don't just deliver "rah-rah" platitudes for inspiration, but provide really awesome and practical strategies for getting...well...momentum...to move ahead. Great read.
4414177
If your like me,one who has just about heard enough of MCs talking about how bad things are and whos holding the most loot. Lookin over thier shoulder for the the next nga to bust a cap in thier a**.  Well I just want  to hear some good lyrics a little bit of creativity,nice beats and a  consistent album. Rakim needs to be recognized for having the heart to just  bring to hip hop the finest prose regardless of who's listening. With this  LP hopefully word of mouth will spread and hell be rewarded for all of his  hard work. Hip Hop needs Rakim and Premier like we need the sun or the air  we breathe. Dont stop Rakim.
4260984
Oh man. THC. I've been listening to the guys since I saw them live with BLS here in Memphis in 2009. Killer live band. I really thought Ride On was pretty great, despite the once again bad, but improving, lyrics and lyrical delivery. There is no reason AT ALL to make all the lyrics ryhme, and repeat the same lines over and over. It kind of blows my mind that noone has talked to BDR about this. Anyway, vocally, this album is more of the same, but not even as good as the gold stuff. Very little real singing on this album. Where they make up for it is the musicians. THE BEST album they have released MUSICALLY. a lot heavier than anything else they have done. It's just those lyrics man. Sheesh. If you liked the old stuff you will most likely dig this.
4038529
Wow! After you catch a glimple of the cover art where a gut is taking a huge hit off a pipe with smoke rolling outta his ears, it stirs interest what The Radio Department is up to! What is delivered is a great album, interspersed with shifts in songs, lyrics, and melodies that are a smoothly blended and well concieved. So go ahead and take a huge toke of Radio Dept. it all sounds good to me.
1878459
I was for legalization before reading this. Now I think we need to slow the wagon down. It all goes back to humans have always wanted to feel differently than how we are within ourselves. .Another drug, another thrill, just never enough. Yet that is what has progressed the human race to greater accomplishments even though some take it to their downfall.
614315
Some artists that have been around awhile, their music gets crappy as they release newer albums, Weird AL is definatly NOT one of those artists. My favorite song on this album is "Word Crimes" as a self proclaimed "Grammar Nazi". This is a must for any Al-caholic.
2454444
1st Play, Hopped in the car, My eyes watered up just because the tracks are that awesome, We have come such a long way since the last album as a society. These tracks bring strength to free thinkers in this brave new world. Hieroglyphics.com needs to up their game in promotion and making it easier to buy these albums (I want to buy direct, their website, there's no search feature). If anyone there sees this, stonesthrow.com is a good example of online music stores done right. They email me new stuff when it comes out. Hey we got money now (don't pirate stuff like this anymore) and we're hungry for it, keep us tuned in and we'll reciprocate.
2431048
Oh man, this album rocks.  It's intelligent, heavy, trippy, and insane.  This is what happens when Bon Scott sings for Black Sabbath.  Buy this record now; you won't be disappointed.  Superlative packaging to boot.  To hell with the stars.  I give this album 5 bong hits.
1184951
If I could give this more stars, I would. This is NOT the best album Al has ever made, but with 35 years in the industry, it's great to see he's still strong and putting out good, funny stuff. As usual, there is a mix of song parodies and style parodies riffing on classics and contemporaries, and a polka medley for good measure. If you've ever enjoyed Weird Al, this is right up there; he's still at the top of his game.
349723
I haven't had a bowl of ganja in just about 30 years, but I remember the general haze and buzz quite well.  This was in the mid-1980's when I quit, and among metal music there was either the classic older stuff like Sabbath or the NWOBHM and hair farmer bands to choose from.  Naturally, other bands of different genres got more attention too, like the mighty Husker Du and other real alternative bands, not that alternative slop that integrated itself with grunge in the '90s.  Stoner rock would appear in the '90's, too, and Sleep was one of the better known doom bands out there, keeping company with St. Vitus, Candlemass and Kyuss.
  What really set Sleep apart besides their classic album "Sleep's Holy Mountain" was a brave excursion indeed into a long drawn out musical voyage called "Jerusalem", an album that explored Jesus and marijuana.  It was met with some alacrity, and the band decided to change the name to "Dopesmoker" and release the title track as the only track on the album, clocking in at an hour and three minutes long!  That's right - it's one song, and doesn't sound like a bunch of unrelated tunes glued together to call themselves one tune.  It has a central theme, and while there are movements in the tune, it's clearly a single tune.
  But what a heavy song.  Matt Pike knows heavy, being the leader of High On Fire, one of the most ferocious metal bands out there, and his droning guitar provides the backbone for the trip.  The drums are more simplistic, going for atmosphere, sounding Middle Eastern at times, and the bass is up front, as heavy as anything you've ever heard.  Perhaps only Electric Wizard's "Dopethrone" provides any comparison in the heavy competition.
  So the challenge is, can you listen to one song that long and not lose interest?  I would suspect a little herbal enhancement wouldn't hurt, but I like it as the straight sober 51 year old nerd I am.  It's quite a challenge to keep a song that lengthy interesting, but Sleep succeeds.  The new reissue also has a live take of "Holy Mountain", a mere Ramones-length tune by comparison, clocking in at a measly 13 minutes.  Get it for the riffs, get it for the historical value.
3744449
Alright, I'll keep this brief. This album is actually VERY GOOD. The only thing I've noticed different in comparison to The Originators is the production is better on that album. Their tracks are usually more rawer than this album. Lyrically, nothing's changed still taking you on a flight through a comical storm of sexin, drinking, and smoking. Life's little nessicities, you know. I'm still a Beatnuts fan though. Been one since the Intox Demons EP. Big Ju & Psych didn't let me down on this one. Pick it up, The LP is truely HOT. Especially, the U Nomsayin joint. Parking lot pimps, add this to your collection. Buy it.