Bullet For My Valentine - Temper Temper

Artist: Bullet For My Valentine
Album: Temper Temper
Release Date: 6th February 2013
Rating: 1 Star - Shocking // 2 Star - Average // 3 Star - Solid // 4 Star - Amazing // 5 Star - Legendary

Overview:

Nothing new. Same old BFMV, different title.

Tracklist:

Breaking Point - Incredible BFMV is present and is an impeccably foolproof start to resemble Utopia! One cannot simply pick the most cultivating part because from beginning to end this song is replete with heavy metal goodness, it makes you wanna fist-pump and scream HELL YEAH!

Truth Hurts - Solid introduction riff for a promising start followed by a sterling bridge. Mediocre backing vocals in the chorus as well as the 3rd verse alluding to something outstanding but backslide by a repeat of the chorus. A few let downs were present and slightly lowered the overall standard.

Temper Temper - A first-class start heightens the expectation of their title track. Matt Tuck yelling the lyrics sounds so cheesy it almost wrecks the song all together, plus the unbelievably cheesy lyrics add to the dreadfulness. On the positive note, the mis-match collaboration of the drums and the guitar in the verses makes it sound so in sync, a favourable irony.
P.O.W - An almost 'Tears Don't Fall" feel, it automatically floods the"The Poison" (album) memories. Classic BFMV music and lyrics. No jolting of the heart for new fans, this is solely for the die-hard lovers.
Dirty Little Secret - Despite having a similar, if not mistakenly the same opening as "Your Betrayal" off of "Fever", the catchiness is obtrusive. The calmer post 3rd verse is surprising after usually expecting the customary guitar solo, it brings uncertainty into the mix.
Leech - The only highlight of the song is the edgy 3/4 breakdown, otherwise the lyrics just fuel to the musical boredom.
Dead To The World - An almost recycled "Say Goodnight" off of "Scream Aim Fire" essence. The guitar solo extremely helps for some vital originality.
Riot - This would sound outstanding live, plus the added dirtiness will make for a killer mosh pit. Everything about this screams live perfection.
Saints & Sinners - There is so much talent that could explode of greatness, but instead they play the same old idiocy with a note change. What a dilapidation.
Tears Don't Fall, Pt. 2 - The lyrics don't cut it. The "woah" added through the guitar solo is annoyingly unnecessary and was not the unique flare that was needed. Abhorrent part 2 that demanded some serious excitement.
Livin' Life (On The Edge Of A Knife) - Nice to see the drums are being some-what appreciated in the opening but disappear once-again for the continuation of the song. The 3/4 + ending breakdown are the only ear-worthy parts. Its unbelievable the uncreativeness that is ever so present here.

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Falling In Reverse - Fashionably Late

Artist: Falling In Reverse
Album: Fashionably Late
Release Date: 18th June 2013
Rating: 1 Star - Shocking // 2 Star - Average // 3 Star - Solid // 4 Star - Amazing // 5 Star - Legendary

 

Overview:

Only Ronnie Radke can pull off such a huge scope of genres to mix into one album and then being able to incredibly pull it off.

Tracklist:

Champion - A lot reminding you of early ETF days, the reminiscing begins and is given an instantly liking. Who would have thought that rap and hardcore could flow so marvellously intertwined? An exceptional start that forces you to crave for whats next.

Bad Girls Club - You can't really call FIR a hardcore band with songs like this in it. The lyrics are from the early 2000's and could do with more sophistication. The music is from a 1980's movie, comedy in some parts and sci-fi in other parts. So unusual yet extremely catchy.

Rolling Stone - Shocking screaming that sounds like a dying dog, it clearly shows the absence of vocal development in Ronnie's voice over the years. But on a positive note; the pop-rock, rap, dubstep and metal are extraordinarily meshed together. Overall, the well collaborated music will have you coming back every time.

Fashionably Late - A 'Bad Girls Club' feel but cleverly completed for a more astounding eargasm. Lyrically written by a hormonal 14 year old girl in a bad mood swing, it lacks depth and meaningful intelligence.

Alone - Nothing about this song goes together at all. The lyrics are degrading and arrogant which in turn proves Ronnie's lack of maturity. The chorus is barely keeping this song from completely falling a part all together.

Born To Lead - Ordinary FIR that you could potentially sleep through but a much needed guitar and dual-guitar solo desperately gives this song a much needed boost including the 3/4 breakdown which literally made this song triple in brilliance. Plus inspiriting lyrics for the pre-teen fans, what more could a metal head kid want?

It's Over When It's Over - Not feeling it. It could be the instrument shortfall or the unimaginative dearth but everything about this song says mediocre.

Game Over - The video game likeness adds to the cheesiness, and not the good Camembert cheese but the 20 year old blue vein cheese. This song reeks in every way possible. The hook line is the only thing worth coming back to.

Self-Destruct Personality - The inner hardcore nature is evidently shown here with an exceptionally executed chorus containing diverting lyrics that make for one of the most exemplary composed songs off the album.
F The Rest - This sounds too much like what is already on here. 'Born To Lead' opening, 'Rolling Stone' and 'Fashionably Late' lead up and chorus plus 'Bad Girls Club' verses. None of this is original. What a waste of album space.
Keep Holding On - Good truth and intentions behind this song but not strongly executed. I think it may be Ronnie's whinny voice that can't be taken seriously or the fact there is an egotistical twist that does not sell me his sincerity at all.
Drifter - Oh gosh that inital launch is undoubtably out of place, it hurts my ears to hear such unpleasentness. Trying to be one-of-a-kind and seperate itself from the rest, it is poorly carried out and fails dramatically.

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