Cinco Diablo

Saliva | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 16, 2008)
• Original Release Date: December 16, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Island
• ASIN: B001H9N898
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,565 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2008 album from the Memphis-based Hard Rock quintet. In the past, the band have been known not only for their albums and scorching live shows but also tor their music used by the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). They have recorded themes for the Dudley Boyz and Chris Jericho. Furthermore, WWE has used the band's music for pay-per-view themes. They've also been features in video games and on movie soundtracks. But now, sit back and enjoy the band in all their glory and on their own terms.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A decent new album. December 20, 2008

By Greg Myers

Format:Audio CD

Lets set the record straight (pun intended....sorry). If you're a Saliva fan you won't be disappointed. Cinco Diablo has something from every prior album in every song. It's a collectively good album, with higher and lower points. Some songs have simpler yet good structure with guitar tone similar to Every Six Seconds, some are more melodic and have Back in Your System-like guitar fills. You get the heaviness of Survival of the Sickest toned down just a bit in spots, and at other times you get the lighter, more produced sound of Blood Stained Love Story. None of the songs really strike me as filler.

You'll see others saying the album doesn't bring anything different. While it does bring something different, its still Saliva. That's why I bought it. Love Story was a step in a different direction, and probably the least favorite of any fan. What happened when Metallica brought something new to the table?

You'll see others complaining about Josey saying BOOM in his songs. It's a trademark. Anyone that's ever seen them live cannot disagree that Family Reunion will be a great live song, and I promise you the entire crowd will be yelling BOOM along with him. It's a crowd interaction song the same as Click or Ladies and Gentlemen, or Always, and it was the correct choice for the first single.

The songs:
Family Reunion: First single. Classic Saliva sound.
My Own Worst Enemy: Heavier verse, Back in Your System-like chorus.
Best of Me: Heavier Blood Stained Love Story style song.
How Could You: You got me here. A good song-yes. Could it be titled Always II, absolutely. Same song structure.
Hunt You Down: Good `n heavy.
Judgment Day: You can't find fault in a song thanking a soldier.
Forever and a Day: Slow song.... Back in Your System style guitar fills.
I'm coming Back: Every Six Seconds sound, more refined.
Southern Girls: Very bluesy. Driving bassline, but guitar is written a couple octaves high for my liking. Probably least favorite of all the songs. Its ok.
So Long: Another slow song. No comparison here really. A decent slow song. Second least favorite, but still not complaining.

From a musician's standpoint most of these songs should be fun to learn. Knowing about 75% of the first 3 albums, I only cared to learn 3 songs off Love Story. This one is different. I'm looking forward to learning most of these songs, you can sink you teeth into them just like the first 3 albums. That should say something about it. If you're a fan, buy this CD, turn it up until the speakers start to crackle and turn it down a hair, you shouldn't be disappointed. Read more ›

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Once again they are the best January 30, 2009

By W. Plumridge

Format:Audio CD

Saliva is one of the best rock band around at the moment. This album maintains there dominance. If you like there old stuff you will like this. Has some familiar sounds, new stuff, and some just good ole fashion rock.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars it's saliva December 23, 2008

By MRT

Format:Audio CD

it's saliva - like acdc, you're a fan or you're not. you know what you're getting. nothing new but a very good rock album. really a 4 star release , just gave it 5 to offset crappy 1 star reviews. if you like saliva, buy this .

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Boys are gettin back to form... again, December 16, 2008

By C. hammer

Format:MP3 Music

The boys here are getting back into form from last disc, more rock for one, some may say they cheesed few same relabeled tunes from few other discs ,but they hold their own and are still fresh and there is a lil piece off each cd in my book , but to say the closest to form is the 3 previous to this cd, or like "survival" and the rockerz off "blood stained" overall this is more a solid disc like "survival" good disc and not overkill on the lovey mellow tunes altho there is a couple here, and i tunes has a killer bonus track called "hit me" ,only ten tunes is kinda a let down why i got off i tunes for the bonus track , overall better than last, "judgement day " solid rocker & "hunt you down" also, family reunion has similar to" ladies & gents" but still rocks in a new light..

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 out of 5 December 18, 2008

By Mr. A. P. Oliver

Format:Audio CD

Pretty good! A step up from their last album but still not as good as Back Into Your System or Survival Of The Sickest.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Saliva's best since survival of the sickest March 23, 2009

By Robert J. England

Format:Audio CD

I was hoping this album would make up for their last album, Bloob Stained Love Story (which quite frankly, was slow, poppish, and sounded like they were selling out). I was not disappointed.

Family Reunion - I liked this song, but its not a song I'd listen to on repeat
My Own Worst Enemy - Good guitar rips, this song I'd put in an action movie
Best of Me - This song is a little too repitive to listen to over and over, but its GREAT to listen to when you want to hear it.
How Could You - Softer rock, a good song nevertheless
Hunt You Down - One of my favorite saliva songs in years, up there with their early stuff.
Judgement Day - My favorite song on this CD, amazing guitar rips, great to rock out to.
Forever And A Day - Has the same sort of feel as Rest In Pieces, which i liked a lot, i love this song too even though it's still slower than i usually like.
I'm Coming Back - Has a SERIOUS flashback to their old sound. This is a good song.
Southern Girls - This song has a little classic rock feel to it, This is a great song if you like the ACDC style.
So Long - Just like a a good movie that has a bad ending, this song kils the album, its the reason i couldnt give it 5 stars.
With the exception of the last track, and "How Could You", this is a great album.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Another pretty good album from Saliva December 23, 2008

By G$ VINE™ VOICE

Format:Audio CD

It's almost been 2 years since their last album, and the 5 man Memphis group returns with another pretty god album (about equal with their last one, a step up from their "Survival..." and a not as good as "Back into Your System" or "Every 6 Seconds"). Like most of the other albums, it's short (only 10 songs), with the majority being more upbeat tracks with a slower one here and ther. A nice album for their fans to pick up, not their best, but not their worst. You get 7 good songs (a few real good ones), and 3 ok ones.

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#2 - 8.5 (f/ Brent Smith of Shinedown)
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