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9.0 Live

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Now, for every 10 people that love this band, there are 10 that despise them. Isn't that the great thing about opinions? Well, i'm sure by reviewing this I may be alienating myself from the underground BM scene for which I have loved many years. However, I don't care. I have been a Slipknot fan since 99. This is easily their best, it seems they are slightly limited in the studio, live though, nothing holds them back. The song's sound twice as heavy and they did a great job. I have always been a fan of live albumm's so this was a great suprise. i remember watching the "Disasterpieces" dvd a few years ago and hoping for a live album. I figured if the new album did well, there would be a good chance a live album would appear. Well, i'm sure you know the rest of the story. This is Slipknot. This is live in the eye of the storm.

Chapter no. 1:

1. The Blister Exists: After a short intro, the song kicks into full gear and is much heavier than the studio version. Great way to kick off the album. 5/5

2. (Sic): Classic song from their first album. The drumming is wonderful and it really gets your blood pumping. Exspecially 23 seconds into it when the classic "Here comes the pain." sample plays. 5/5

3. Disasterpieces: My favorite Slipknot song ever. "Are you ready for a f**king war?" The song fully kicks in 1 minute into it. Corey's vocals aren't as dark as they are on the album but still great. 10/5

4. Before I Forget: An emotional track. My favorite song off of Vol.3 the live version is as good as the studio one, Corey's vocals are awesome here. James guitar is even better that the studio 5/5

5. Left Behind: Lead single off the Iowa album, I would have rather seen "My Plague" rather than this but still a great song. 4.5/5

6. Liberate: as soon as Mick starts that single riff, you can FEEL the excitement in the crowd, the song does not dissapoint, live version is better than the studio one actually. 5/5

7. Vermilion: I never was really sure of this song on the Vol. 3 album (part one or two) I t hought there we pretty good but never though that highly of them. However, like many songs they're actually better live. This is no exception. Corey's vocal's are almost spoken word like at the start. Haunting song live. 6/5

8. Pulse of the Maggots: When I first heard this song a few months prior to the release of Vol. 3 I always thought this would be a song that they would rip up live (in a positive way) they don't let down. The siren kicks in and Corey's passionate intro/speech. Then Chris, Clown and Joey kick in with their drumming. A song to get hte blood pumping.

9. Purity: "This next song...is about a girl in a box" On the first version of the "Slipknot" album. My second favorite Slipknot song ever. A truly dark and gritty song. Great live as well. One of the best here. 10/5

10. Eyeless: Another classic track from their first album, 133's influences really shine here. 4.5/5

11. Drum Solo: A long solo from Joey. Showing how great of a drummer he is. I mean, if he could fill in for Frost during Satyricon's American tour, I would not exspect anything less.4/5

12. Eeyore: Hidden track from their first album. A song that just crushes, a mosh pit anthem at Slipknot shows. A good way to finsih off the first disk. Some of the most distorted guitar's Slipknot has ever used. 4.5/5


Chapter no. 2:


1. Three Nil: Definetly a favorite of mine off Vol. 3. This song builds into a giant. Sid shines here. 4.5/5

2. the Nameless: I always enjoyed this track and it is actually better live too. The clean guitar portions are very emotional and so are Corey's vocals. One of the highlights off disk 2. A good suprise 5/5

3. Skin Ticket: a song Slipknot NEVER played live before. Corey even announces they have never done it live vefore and it may be a "train wreck" it isn't though. It loses some of the atmosphere the studio version has. Still great though. Anything but a train wreck. 5/5

4. Everything Ends: Another track I didn't exspect to hear. A fast paced song, with lyrics regarding Corey's attempted suicide as a teen over you guessed it....an ex-girlfriend. Joey does an incredible job here. Corey has a great "speech" at the end of this song. 4.5/5

5. The Heretic Anthem: A true "anthem" from the "Iowa" album. has the o so classic chorus. Another song which is better live. Corey's "speech" in the previous song is actually refering to this one. 5/5

6. Iowa: Geez, does Paul do a great job here. I love his bass here. A classic song, which is actually suprising to hear live. One of the darkest songs Slipknot has to offer. The atmosphere is still here. 5/5

7 Duality: Lead single off of Vol.3 Corey's vocals in the intro always remidned me of "Wait & Bleed" crowd really gets into this one. 5/5

8. Spit it out: Actually, my favorite song off this album. So much better than the studio version. Few songs get me as pumped as "Spit it Out" live does. The studio version is about 2:30 minutes the live version is 5:29. The whole "Zero Bulls**t" thing is great. This is the song with the most crowd interaction. 25/10.

9. People = S**t: One of the most "fist pumping" song's off "Iowa" is even more intense live. One of the heaviest song's here. 5/5.

10. Get This: Lyric wise, a joke song. Off the "Slipknot" digi-pack. Hyper and fun is the best way to describe this. 4/5

11. Wait and Bleed: more haunting vocals from Corey. Classic song and beautiful lyrics. The crowd is singing along the whole time. 6/5

12. Surfacing: Classic live song. Also, the perfect closing song. Between the lovable angst in the chorus to Mick's screeching guitar. A memorable end to a memorable album. 5/5

So, in conclusion. This is one of my favorite live album's as well as my favorite Slipknot album. If you love slipknot, get this know. They're not called one of the best live acts ever for nothing.

I'll get right to the point: I have rarely enjoyed a live album as much as this one since Pantera's "Official Live: 101 Proof" was released in 1997. I had seen Slipknot on tour prior to hearing "9.0 Live", and I was very impressed with their live show, but I had no idea this album would be just as good as being in the stadium with the band. But it is! Live albums sometimes have trouble capturing the great energy and sound quality of the band's live show, but that sure isn't a problem here. In fact, "9.0 Live" almost indisputably sounds fuller, heavier, darker, tighter, and louder than most of Slipknot's live albums (especially compared to their latest studio offering, 2004's "Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses"). These two discs are literally jam packed with superb, ferocious excitement. This album's building energy is so present, its almost tangible.

Furthermore, if you've ever had your doubts about Slipknot being good musicians and/or songwriters, you can now (and forever) lay those doubts to rest. The guitarists, Mick Thompson and James Root, thrash away at their instruments, playing riff after blazing riff, and drummer Joey Jordinson, who might be the most talented one in the group, plays very talented, almost punk-ish drum beats which drive the songs. Plus, one might think that having all nine band members playing at the same time would drown out somebody's playing, but it almost never does. Even the second drummer, Chris Fehn, gets his moment in the spotlight (as in "The Blister Exists" and "Before I Forget").

The only foreseeable downside to "9.0 Live" is that some fans may not be able to sit through the whole thing (it is two discs and darn close to being two hours long). But, to be fair, there is a fair share of banter between frontman Corey Taylor and the crowd. Plus, drummer Joey Jordinson does get one whole track to himself (track eleven on the first disc, "Drum Solo" is an interlude of sorts.)

Every single song on here is executed and performed absolutely perfectly. Some of the songs are even arguably better than the studio version. The first disc begins with a joking, British-sounding voice telling the audience (much to their dismay) "Slipknot will not be performing this evening." Guitarist Mick, however, then launches into a grinding main riff and the first song, "The Blister Exists", has begun. This is one of many inspiring songs here which is pulsating with intensity and exhilaration (other songs like this include "(sic)", "Disasterpiece", and "Eeyore.") The catchy songs ("Before I Forget", which features both guitarists pounding out churning, headbanging riffs, and the careening "Pulse Of The Maggots") remain catchy, and maybe even have slightly better hooks than the originals. Some other places on the first disc, like during track six (when Corey bellows "It's time for everyone to jump, come on!"), I could barely control myself from staying in my seat. That song also establishes a good dynamic, because Slipknot played a neck snapper like "Liberate", but then take things down a notch for a more restrained number, "Vermillion." Later on, "Purity" (which is actually a rarity which evolved from a Slipknot demo), allows the DJ (Sid Wilson) to shine, because it begins with some good, catchy scratches. "Eyeless" shows off the whole band's stellar musicianship and willingness to work as a whole. This song is very musically complex, as it begins with some more DJ scratching and boasts a terrific give-and-take between the double bass drumming and scorching riffs.

Next, for track eleven, Joey turns out a lengthy, multi-speed, polyrhythmic, everything-but-the kitchen-sink drum solo which is pretty darn amazing.

"The Heretic Anthem"--which begins with a chilling spoken word intro (of the song's chorus) before turning to heavy, churning riffs and swift, buzzsaw drumming--and an especially vicious rendition of "People=Sh - t" are the two main highlights on the second disc. But they aren't the only standouts: "Three Nil", "Everything Ends", and "Duality" are a couple of the other blistering tracks. Plus, "The Nameless", which has a great friction between the hard hitting guitars and two acoustic breakdowns, and the punching guitars and emotional, throat-straining yells on "Skin Ticket" (which is actually pulled off, here, quite well for a song Slipknot had never played in concert before), are notable, as well. And the very last song is "the international f - ckin' anthem" (which is what Corey calls "Surfacing").

One might think that, over the course of these twenty-four tracks, the novelty might wear off. But that isn't true, either! Simply put, "9.0 Live" is a fantastic live album from an absolutely great live band (and great band in general). Definitely buy this album if you're a Slipknot fan, pop it in your changer, and (as Corey says early on) be "ready to have a f - ckin' good time"!

This CD is one of the best live CDs I have ever heard. Slipknot really does know how to entertain an audience and put on a damn good show. I was able to see them live in April. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. If you ever get the chance to see them live, DO IT! But, for now, get this live CD to tide you over till then! Trust me, you won't regret it!

If you like a certain artist it doesn't really matter what other people think. Do you ask for their advice at the drive-thru as well? Follow your heart. I love the originality of Slipknot. I have been a metal fan since '77. So much garbage comes and goes. The longevity of Slipknot will prove all the critics wrong. Cheers!

I think the reason I enjoy Slipknot is the same as why I always look at the five car pile-up accident on the freeway. For some reason, they have the same entertainment value for me. They wear fright masks and wield their instruments like chainsaws, and I can't NOT look.

Their new live album is a good value for their fans. What it lacks in production value it makes up for in sheer energy. The percussion is about the best I have ever heard on a live album. The vocals, however, suffer due to the fact that Corey sounds like, ...ummm... he is singing while wearing a MASK!

Gee, I wonder why the studio vocals don't sound that way? Hmmmm.

I was at the show at the Glendale Arena in Phoenix (actually, Glendale) Arizona, where several tracks from this album were recorded. I wasn't a huge Slipknot fan, but a friend had an extra ticket and swore that I wouldn't regret it, that Slipknot is a band everyone needs to see live at least once. I came away converted (though I'm not sure I'm ready to call myself a "maggot" just yet.) Say whatever else you will about Slipknot, these guys know how to put on a show. I've been to a lot of rock concerts, and Slipknot is tied with U2 in 1987--yes, I am dating myself--for the best show I have ever seen. The energy and interaction between the band and the fans is amazing, and everyone in the arena that night got their money's worth. That's a rare thing in an era where rock music is increasingly weak and few bands even have the ability to fill arenas.

Most live CDs contain a fair amount of overdubs to correct the inevitable mistakes but Slipknot seems to have done little of that here. You hear the songs as they were played, warts and all. That means you hear squelches of feedback, some missed cues, the occasional mangled lyric, and the way Corey Taylor's voice gets increasingly ragged as the set wears on. The tracks pretty much mirror a Slipknot set list, with a few surprises thrown in like the never-played-live "Skin Ticket" and the title track from "Iowa," which features some truly impressive bass and tribal drumming. The more complex tracks from Vol.3 work better live than I would have thought, particularly "Blister Exists" and "Vermillion." Joey Jordison's drum solo is a highlight, the best I've heard (and seen) since Neil Peart in his heyday. The songs are mixed to blend together like the flow of an actual concert, though it doesn't quite work because of definite differences in crowd noise between Phoenix, Las Vegas (a show in a much smaller venue, The House of Blues) and Singapore. About the only real complaint I have is the number of f-bombs, mf-bombs and s-bombs Corey drops between songs; there's a point where constant swearing loses it's shock value and just sounds stupid. But other than that, "9.0 Live" is as solid a live album as you will find. It captures the essence of a band at its peak and proves that to appreciate Slipknot, a band which is definitely an acquired taste, you need to hear (and see) them performing in front of a roaring crowd.

This is it. This CD is the real deal. I'm not just talking the greatest Slipknot album, the greatest live album, the greatest metal album. I'm talking the GREATEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME. And I am not joking. From the downbeat of "The Blister Exists" to the entire crowd chanting, "I am the push that makes you move" at the end of "Surfacing" this CD is the most powerful, most intense, greatest collection of 24 songs ever issued on a compact disc.

To say that Slipknot is known for their live shows is an understatement. Anytime a band with 9 people gets on stage it's a sight to be seen. Anytime a band with 9 people gets on stage wearing terrifying masks to play the purest, loudest, most aggressively intense music of all time, it is something that must be heard by the world as a whole. Slipknot's sound is undisputable, their message undeniable. This band is amazing. Some people think it's just overly angry, but those people do not know what they are talking about. Slipknot is, without a doubt, one of the greatest bands of all time. They take their spot with Pantera and Korn in the echelons of revitalizing and recreating the hardcore, "metal" sound, and that sound is brought to a whole new level when heard live. The screams of the fans, the pure hoarseness in Corey's voice as he continually screams for fans to give Slipknot everything they can. The Slipknot live experience is captured near perfectly on this CD. Not only that, but it's less than $20! How is that not perfect?!

If you were ever a fan of Slipknot on album, in concert, or on the live DVD, "Disasterpieces" this CD is a must own. It's absolutely the best Slipknot CD ever. If you've never heard Slipknot before, even if you don't like music like this, pick this CD up right now! It's guaranteed to blow your mind in one way or another.

Oh yeah, and the best spoken line on the CD from Corey is definitely the speech he gives before "Purity" when he says, "This next song is about a girl in a box...shhh...this song is called Purity." It's priceless. Absolutely do not miss CD. It's perfect.

Other bands in this category usually make me want to puke, but I have to confess that I find these freaks in Slipknot ridiculously entertaining. This live release may be the best way to experience the band's sound in all its messy ghoulishness. Slipknot's studio albums are held back by sound production that can't quite capture the horror of nine guys freaking out, and songwriting that can almost escape nu-metal confines but can't quite make the leap out of genre stereotypes. This live album is so much fun to listen to because it shows that Slipknot has the potential to jump free of their category. Guitarists Mick and James sound more crisp and creative, while you can actually hear what the electronics guys Sid and 133 are doing. Best of all, Slipknot's imposing army of percussion can be heard to its full effect, not least in the skullcrushingly sick polyrhythms of "The Blister Exists" or "Before I Forget." These nine guys do have trouble staying together at times, and that gives this recording an embarrassing feel in a few places, especially in a disastrous take on "Vermilion." But on the other hand, some of the band's most unique songs, like "Purify," "Skin Ticket," and "Iowa," show a level of creativity and dynamics that Slipknot's peers could only dream of. While their studio discs show a troupe that is right on the verge of true greatness but isn't quite there yet, this live release shows Slipknot in all their horrifying onstage glory. And it sure is a riot to listen to. [~doomsdayer520~]

Slipknot have always been good for surprises and innovations. Of their current album "Vol 3:(The subliminal Verses)" meny were both surprised and overwhelmed. The succeeding tour lead the guys around the globe underpenning that Slipknot are just made for the stage. The incredible energy that they unfold on stage is unique. Now, after the ingenious and pioneering Live DVD, "Disasterpieces", Slipknot releast their first live album documenting again the great best of programme of their three released albums so far. The first disc starts greatly with "The Blister Exists", followed by ("Sic"). Colin Richardson (Bullet For My Valentine, Cradle Of Filth, e.g.) was responsible for the mix and guarentees a perfect sound. Following are killers, such as "Before I Forget", "Left Behind", "Liberate" and "Purity". Both discs feature twelve strong tracks each of which espcially on the second disc hymns, like "People=S#!t" and "Duality" can really convince.
This Live album is simply a perfect, powerful live-document in best Slipknot quality. All thumbs up!

This is a great live album. Many songs are much more better here than what they produced in their studio. The roar of the crowd really is great and it adds more entertainment value to this album. I can imagine how ppl gone crazy in the Zero Bullshit thing in 'Spit It Out'. Even though I dislike the turntables sound (I think it's needless to add such thing in metal music), but in here, the turntables just sound to get into the music and doesn't sound annoying like what it did in their first album, Slipknot.

The only disappointment is that Corey's voice doesn't sound as powerful as in their studio production. His screaming isn't as heavy and thundering like what he done in the studio and sometimes he sounded like he was tired and hardly could catch the breath (listen to '(SIC)'). But I think all of that is okay, Corey is a great performer though. He had done a great job. The interactions he did with the audience is awesome and they sure know how to put on a good show. The backing vocal is great too and isn't disappointed.

The drumming and percussion are nothing to be said anymore. Every one knows that Slipknot always got good drumming in their song. This is what they are always proud of. Joey is a great drummer. He really done great drumming in each song and there's a track where he do solo drumming which show his awesome drumming skill and proof that he's an amazing drummer.

If only Slipknot will add some guitar solo to their song, then they're a perfect metal band. I'm expecting to see Slipknot come out with guitar solo in their future work.

This album is Slipknot at their very best. For you, all the head-bangers, the whole album will make you head-banging all over the place like crazy. So what are you waiting for?! Bring back this CD home and turn it to the loudest.