Artist: Sevendust
Label: TVT
Release Date: 8/24/99
Average Rating: 2.4
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Title: Home Artist: Sevendust Label: TVT Release Date: 8/24/99 |
There are currently 10 Reader Reviews of this album.
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Submitted by L.S. BHAN (7/27/01):
One of my favorite movies is "Poltergeist." It can't even begin to compare to the superiority of the greatest movie of all time - "The Omen" - but is good nevertheless. Come to think of it, "Poltergeist" is probably the first movie I'd ever seen that actually scared me. This probably had to do with the fact that when I was younger-- a lot younger-- my brother and I had shared bunk beds; I had the bottom bunk. He always had this spooky piggy bank that was this ugly grinning clown. I remember sitting up late many nights just staring at that half-foot tall figure-- it bothered me. A lot. This is just like 8-year-old Robert in "Poltergeist," who continually glances up over his sheets at night to make sure that eerie clown doll is still in its place, only to find it missing one time, whereupon it attacks him... I could relate to that scene, and believe it or not, that one actually scared me, as stupid as it might seem.Now, you might be wondering, what does my little story have to do with Sevendust's Home? I can't help but chuckle as I say that the answer is "not much." But surely my tale is far more interesting than this cow patty of an album.
Sevendust just aren't all that interesting. Of course, I very much hate all of this nu-metal shit, but the fact remains that Sevendust suck royally. That said, they're one of the better nu-metal acts, which should say something about their peers...
If you're looking for the best of the worst, then feel free to pick this up. Otherwise, avoid at all costs.
Submitted by Nick Lordi (7/12/01):
Sevendust is not metal, they are rock. They also suck big time. At the CD store take a $20 bill out of your wallet and wipe your ass with it, same exact thing.
Submitted by Sickness718 (11/20/00):
First of all I'd like to say that many people diss bands like Sevendust because they're not true metal. That may be true, but still people should open their minds to great music. Sevendust is a great band, and they prove it with their sophomore effort. The fact that they're less heavy doesn't make this record less powerful and worth your money. The first single, "Denial" is a great song, but with excessive airplay. The highlights of this record are: "Headtrip", with kind of an Alice in Chains influence; "Waffle" which has a very powerful feeling and "Bender" with the guest vocalist Chino from Deftones.Overall this record is pretty decent and I think it's worth the money, but if you think that a band sucks for not being heavy, then you should pass on this one and get some Cannibal Corpse or something like that.
Submitted by Metal Mike (10/15/00):
I really don't know why this album is even posted on a heavy metal site. They are not a bad band, per se. I just really hate this stuff. Seven string down picking on a fucking chord over and over again, it just bores the shit out of me. The only innovative thing about this band is the lead singer's rhythm and blues flavorings. A good pop rock release, and a very bad metal one.
Submitted by Josh Wilson on 5/19/00:
What can i say? 1999 was a bad year for mainstream metal. All the bands I once loved for being heavy while being mainstream have turned to nothing more than pop and alternative. Some even rap. Sevendust was not spared. Sevendust used to be the shit with their first album. However, I don't know what Home is. It's not Sevendust. If it is then it's not the one I know. Sevendust was so much heavier. Maybe I don't know what heavy is. Because I hear people call Staind, Slipknot, Sevendust, Static-X, Korn, and others heavy. Just because they have two guitarists (which by the way don't do anything but play 2 chords on severely out of tune guitars) and a bass player (that plays most of the song by himself until the chorus), that can play in unison doesn't make them heavy. It makes them musicians. But not heavy. I know I didn't review this album at all, but fuck it! I had a lot of bitching to get off my chest.
Submitted by Cyn on 11/13/99:
I like Sevendust. They’re not really "metal" to me, and I heard my friends describe them as "alterna-metal" which is not a bad call, but I like ‘em. Probably for the same reason that I like White Zombie... they’re fun! Home, Sevendust’s sophomore album isn’t bad, but I get bored listening to it about 1/2 way through. "Denial," their new single is catchy but a little overplayed on the radio. I have to admit that I think they’re better on record than live, which is pretty sad since most bands are better the other way around. I guess the problem I have is that their music is predictable. But I will say that their first album was pretty good. Lajon has a cool voice and the potential to reach and surprise, but the music, especially the drumming, isn’t metal enough, and I think I want it to be just a tinge harder, then I’d like it more. I listen to this album when I want something mellower than my usual Children of Bodom and Dying Fetus.
Submitted by Edward Leach on 10/24/99:
I have to give a young band credit for having a debut, self-titled album go gold and to pick up where they left off on their second album. Sevendust has clearly done that here. Though this new album Home isn't exactly ground breaking material, it's still, however, Sevendust with their own distinctive element of sound. This particular album, unlike the last, offers more diversity and melody without losing its edge. On their first album, they had more elements of rap mixed in with their brand of rock, that's not really the case here. They've thrown in a few surprises here and there but again, nothing that will convince you that they're going to change the face of rock as we speak. What's important is that the honesty and integrity of the music is there and can be heard throughout each song. This band has promise and plenty of room to evolve on a musical level. Give it a listen. Rock on!!
Submitted by Garth on 10/21/99:
I love Living Colour. So, when my brother told me about this new band Sevendust a couple years ago whose singer had some of the soulfulness of Corey Glover, I jumped on Sevendust's first album. And it was good (Lajon's no Corey Glover, but he is a good vocalist). So I was amped for the next Sevendust album. And it was...eh. It does kick ass, with some great heavy riffs. The problem I have is that so many of the songs sound too much alike. It's not a great album disc, but it has good singles on it. "Denial", the first single, has a cool groove to the verses. Unfortunately, the only other track that really stands out in my mind is "Licking Cream", the much-talked-about track with Skin from Skunk Anansie doing a duet vocals with Lajon. And they sound fucking GREAT together. "Licking Cream" is a great tune. But, it's surrounded by a lot of other tracks that fade from memory after the immediate enjoyment of the album is gone. My decision on "Home" is that it's a great singles album: when I hear one of the tracks come on the radio spontaneously, I think it kicks ass. But mixed in all together, it's just not memorable enough.
Submitted by Tony Syme on 10/21/99:
Sevendust is back with a new disk that is solid in content, but offers few surprises. Musically, the band has kept in touch with the heavier-than-thou but melodic sound they introduced on the first record. Sevendust use their instruments more like blunt objects, providing simple, punchy riffs and rhythms that knock you upside the noodle. "Crumbled" and the title track are good examples. This approach is effective, but it tends to become redundant, especially with all the "new" metal bands taking on a similar style. As far as originality goes, Sevendust offers more in the vocal department. The band follows an approach similar to King's X and Drain STH by incorporating simple, direct metal sounds with actual singing (not grunting, shouting, puking, etc.). Lajon Witherspoon's soulful vocal style is what separates Sevendust from their contemporaries. While he often goes for an aggressive attack, Lajon's smoother side is definitely the band's strong point, particularly on tracks like "Denial" and "Grasp." Putting a female voice in Sevendust's music seems a little awkward, but Skin's (Skunk Anansie) contribution to "Licking Cream" added some needed variety to the record. "Home" is not a bad effort by any means, but there's not much here to distinguish this record from the last one.
Submitted by Musashi on 10/18/99:
When a band has a first album that goes gold and spend a long time on the road touring, you can usually expect a weak sophmore album. Thankfully this is not the case for Sevendust. If you liked the first album, I can't see why you wouldn't like this one. In fact, I can't see why you wouldn't like this album even if you didn't like the first album. HOME is a really good album.Sevendust have not changed their sound but they have become more polished. The production and mixing by Toby Wright and Andy Wallace, respectively, helped immensely. The sonic quality of this album is far superior to the first album.
The first track, "Home" was not my favorite cut when I first heard it. However, after listening to the album repeatedly and seeing them perform this live a couple of times, the song easily works its way to the top of the list. Good heavy riff with high mosh value.
"Denial" is the first single and features more singing from Lajon. This is the first single off the album and is more "radio-friendly" which translates to weak-ass shit.
"Headtrip" has some cool sounds on it. Great effects on the guitars and voice. Admitedly, I am not a big fan of highly processed guitar sounds but 'Dust are able to really make it their signature. I respect that they are forward-thinking sonically speaking. They don't bother to take solos or make individual statements as guitar players. They both contribute to weaving the sonic tapestry.
Overall HOME is high energy - definitely good for moshing, fighting or fucking. Sevendust have good songs. The drumming is solid (see "Waffle"). The riffs are good and catchy (see "Home"). Lajon can sing, scream and growl (see "Licking Cream"). They experiment with effects and cool sounds see (see "Crumpled". The question you will ask yourself is, "Is this Metal?" That's for you to answer for yourselves.
The highlights: "Home", "Headtrip", "Rumble Fish", and "Crumpled". Also check out "Licking Cream" with Skin, the singer from Skunk Anansie.
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