Beautiful Machine [Import]

Shihad | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 29, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Phantom Sound & Vision
• ASIN: B0017M8YDA
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,224,464 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2008 album from the New Zealand Speed Metal maniacs. Beautiful Machine is Shihad's seventh studio album, no mean feat in itself and one that surely cements this band of as one of NZ and Australia's pre-eminent Rock acts. 12 tracks. Warner. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars Vastly different than last effort-good pop, September 20, 2008

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ted offensive "ted o." (pacifica, california United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Beautiful Machine (Audio CD)

I'd heard the bass player (Kipplenger?) say in an interview that this album would be much lighter in tone than the last (love is the new hate), which was largely fueled by anger about the wars in the middle-east. It is. There seems to me to be more than a little Midnight Oil influence. I mean, I would have conjured up the comparison without knowing that they are both from down-under nations.

I am a rocker, by nature, so I can't say I wasn't disappointed; but, in fairness, these are all still well written, smart, and artful songs. It just sort of baffles me that the same band can produce the range of styles and textures this band has, over their history. This is another reason I still rate this effort so highly, but, if you're expecting anything in the same realm as "empty shell" (and bound to such a style)- wait for their next release. Who knows?

To the band...wow! You guys are truly remarkable chameleons. Keep me guessing- I like that!

ted o.
ventura, ca. 9/08

5.0 out of 5 stars Shihad for sure, May 26, 2008

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Stephen P. Johnson "Sven" (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beautiful Machine (Audio CD)

Okay I'm a huge Shihad fan so I'm a bit biased, but this is one of the best albums I've heard in a while. It has a solid sound throughout. The band takes a bit of a nostalgic step with this album as it frequently reminds me of their self-titled. brilliant lyrics with (a shock to me) no vulgarities makes this one a safe album for kids, yet obviously a very mature sounding album. The only thing that might be a downer for some of the Shihad fans is that they do sound a little more radio-ready on this album, but not in any way like the Pacifier album. Definitely worth a listen, and in my book, totally worth a buy.

For U.S. listeners/shoppers, this album is in the same vein as Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, and the Foo Fighters.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Album, May 18, 2008

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David J. Smythe "smythey" (Sydney, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beautiful Machine (Audio CD)

Great album with some great new sounds mixed in. The album has funky beats which gives the songs a competely different element. There's also some great guitar layering sounds. Polished album.