Believe in Nothing [IMPORT]

Paradise Lost

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 19, 2001)
• Original Release Date: May 22, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI
• ASIN: B0000521P5
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #55,119 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Eighth album for the multi-million selling 'goth metal' rockers. The followup to the electonic influenced 'Host' that opened them up to a broader audience in the UK and Europe (they recently toured with Sisters Of Mercy). 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another masterpiece..., August 11, 2001

By	B. C. Sperduto (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

First of all, I just have to ask once again how this band never managed to break through in the US. I don't know about everyone else, but I was a little ticked about having to order both "Believe in Nothing" and "Host" from Japan (each of which have great bonus tracks, so snag them if you can). The real tragedy is that "Host" was, in my opinion, hands down the best album of 1999 and "Believe in Nothing" is poised to be the best album of 2001. The only explanation I can come up with is that a band like Paradise Lost can't really be catagorized in any one genre. Each album has seen the band's sound evolve and "Believe in Nothing" continues this trend. After the somewhat radical stylistic departure of "Host" (although if you really listen to "One Second," you can see where "Host" came from) I was curious to see what they could possibly do to make "Believe in Nothing" take that next musical evolutionary step. But by mixing elements of both "Host" and "One Second," they've managed to do just that and produce yet another landmark album that mainstream America will probably NEVER hear. The songs strike a perfect balance of classic Paradise Lost themes of darkness, despair, and anger/frustration. "I am Nothing" is probably my fave track but "Fader" really caught me by surprise in the same way as the title track from "One Second" did because it's sound is just so unexpected. Without exception, all of the songs are extremely well written. The musicianship is superb and most of the tracks feature some of Nick Holmes' best vocal work. If you liked his clear, strong vocals on "Host" then you will love the way he sounds on this album. Do I miss the heavy thrashing and growling of their earlier albums? Yes, at times. But you know what, if they still sounded like that we all would have gotten tired of them a long time ago. Good bands come and go, but truly great bands grow and change with the times, eventually transcending their genre. "One Second" and "Host" took the first steps towards that destinction and "Believe in Nothing" has achieved it. All in all, this is an amazing album from what I consider to be THE best band of any genre in the last decade. Alas, if only American audiences could unplug themselves from the insipid ramblings of no talent hacks long enough to notice bands like Paradise Lost (you would think the name would be enough to garner some sort of attention, but maybe it reminds them a little too much of their dreaded high school reading lists).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Paradise Lost is back!, May 4, 2001

By	"eccentriclad" (Louisville, Kentucky) - See all my reviews

After a fairly dissappointing, "Host" PL returns with a truly great record. While not returning to their roots entirely, PL simply released a solid and true follow up to One Second. Paradise Lost were my favorite band for years. Shades of God, Icon and Draconian Times are 3 of the best albums I own. While I liked One Second and to a lesser extent, Host, the magic of those 3 previous albums was missing. With Believe in Nothing, the magic is back. Also, upfront guitars are back, too. With these release PL basically mixes the best of One Second and Host with a dash of Icon thrown in for good measure. Tracks like "Mouth", "Sell it to the World", and "The World's Pretending" are among the best PL songs in years. While fans that were upset with the direction PL took on Host might want a full return to the Draconian Times sound, the fact is simple. PL has grown up, they have changed. After a misstep in a different direction, Believe in Nothing reaffirms that Paradise Lost can write great, melodic, powerful, and somewhat accessible songs. If you liked any of the latter period PL but this now. If you didn't, give it a turn anyways, you may be surprised.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent album, March 5, 2001

By	Martin Stenner "martin_stenner" (Bristol, England. UK.) - See all my reviews

I first started listening to Paradise Lost in the early 90's, and was quite blown away by their unique brand of doom metal. Although they have moved on since then, and Draconian Times will remain to be the most influential album as far as I'm concerned, Believe In Nothing embodies all that's great about PL, proving that they still have a certain unique flair for lyrical and musical composition that could carry on for a few more albums yet. Although they don't seem to have such a large following in the UK as they do in the rest of Europe, I urge everyone to support them in their upcoming UK tour. It will be the first PL gig I've been to and I'm expecting little more than genius.