Audio CD review:
Godsmack - Faceless (Clean)

Godsmack - Faceless (Clean)

Band: Godsmack Title: Faceless (Clean) Rating: Release Date: 08 April, 2003 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Straight Out Of Line 2: Faceless 3: Changes 4: Make Me Believe 5: I Stand Alone 6: Re-Align 7: I F****** Hate You 8: Releasing The Demons 9: Dead And Broken 10: I Am 11: The Awakening 12: Serenity

Editoral Review With new drummer Shannon Larkin (formerly of Amen), Godsmack stick with the riff-heavy, layered tunes and sharp, confident bridge-burning lyrics (witness the convincing vitriol of "I F@?king Hate You"). Fans of Godsmack’s dark, swirling, commanding music will be delighted by the Boston band’s powerful third effort, which mixes arena rock in the vein of an Alice in Chains (in fact, Godsmack takes its name from an AIC song) with the aggression of Pantera. Highlights include Sully Erna’s gut-spewing scream on "Changes," the memorable chorus and commanding assured "I Stand Alone," and the radio-ready "Straight out of Line. " The tribal drums and chanting of the instrumental "The Awakening" sets the stage for "Serenity," the final track, which brings Faceless full circle, the acoustic guitars, congas and strings providing a sinuous conclusion to a potent alb! um. --Katherine Turman .. You can see a complete list of all Godsmack discography, or go back to the Godsmack tabs