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Track Listings
| 1. Loveless |
| 2. Set To Fail |
| 3. Blood Red Sun |
| 4. Hard Times |
| 5. Annihilator |
| 6. Skullz Out (Rot in Pieces) |
| 7. The Enemy |
| 8. The Seventh Circle |
| 9. New Order of Ages |
| 10. Be Up On It |
| 11. Heart And Soul |
Editorial Reviews
Eleven energetic new anthems, culminating influence
from all eras of Vision of Disorder s infamous discography,
The Cursed Remain Cursed has been under construction
for nearly four years. We did what we did because WE
loved it, not because we thought others might, says the
members of VOD. Twenty years later we are, once
again, at work with the same approach.
Innovative and widely-admired, Vision of Disorder pioneered the
collision between hardcore and metal. Since their formation in
1992, Vision of Disorder has sold over 250,000 albums in the
United States.
"We feel we accomplished a very unique, vicious and exciting
record without compromising the VOD brand of hardcore yet,
says guitarist Mike Kennedy. "The Cursed Remain Cursed sounds
like nothing we've ever done." Vocalist Tim Williams adds, the
songs are raw, real and from the heart."
from all eras of Vision of Disorder s infamous discography,
The Cursed Remain Cursed has been under construction
for nearly four years. We did what we did because WE
loved it, not because we thought others might, says the
members of VOD. Twenty years later we are, once
again, at work with the same approach.
Innovative and widely-admired, Vision of Disorder pioneered the
collision between hardcore and metal. Since their formation in
1992, Vision of Disorder has sold over 250,000 albums in the
United States.
"We feel we accomplished a very unique, vicious and exciting
record without compromising the VOD brand of hardcore yet,
says guitarist Mike Kennedy. "The Cursed Remain Cursed sounds
like nothing we've ever done." Vocalist Tim Williams adds, the
songs are raw, real and from the heart."
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
It took 4 years for VOD to release this record after announcing reformation in 2008, and in the interim I was becoming skeptical it would be released at all. Fortunately, VOD took the 4 years and honed their craft and songwriting skills rather than work up an album so they could tour.
Taken as a whole, this record feels like a more focused Imprint. A little less unhinged and raw as Imprint, but still crafted meticulously and inflected with a brutatily which rewards careful listening.
What I find wonderful about this record is the dynamics involved in the song structure. Not only is the traditional verse/chorus/verse/bridge/chorus/chorus forumula eschewed for a more erratic structure, but the way the band empolys each members skills during the song is ingenuitive and impressive.
In "The Seventh Circle" for instance, the guitar incorporates a down tuned, down picked passage during Tim William's vocals during the first measure, only to fall out and give the drum patterns a moment to carry the second measure, and then come back in w/ disturbing ear candy throughout the rest of the verse. During the opening vocal delivery of "Blood Red Sun," a guttural, otherworldy miasma bursts forth over and under the vocals to give the listener a feeling of hell bursting forth.
While trying to describe these dynamics is difficult, the above mentioned examples are just the tip of the iceberg for a band who is at the top of their craft. The overall feel of this record is one of despair, but oddly enough, has a maturity that I don't think would have been possible for this band in the late 1990's. It is almost like VOD had to create "From Bliss to Devastation" to come back around to this record. And while the FBTD era songwriting style is buried in this record on some sections, you have to dig to find it.
Lyrically, Tim Williams really shines. The songs are desolate and lack hope. While most serious thinkers in this genre have a tendency to find the positive in their respective sufferings, Mr. Williams take this process further and beats the listener down w/ depressive subject matter that truly does not provide an escape route. I am left afterwards with a sad and pessimistic view of society as a whole, but it doesn't feel any less true despite the results.
Overall, this record rewards repeated listens. 5 stars.
Taken as a whole, this record feels like a more focused Imprint. A little less unhinged and raw as Imprint, but still crafted meticulously and inflected with a brutatily which rewards careful listening.
What I find wonderful about this record is the dynamics involved in the song structure. Not only is the traditional verse/chorus/verse/bridge/chorus/chorus forumula eschewed for a more erratic structure, but the way the band empolys each members skills during the song is ingenuitive and impressive.
In "The Seventh Circle" for instance, the guitar incorporates a down tuned, down picked passage during Tim William's vocals during the first measure, only to fall out and give the drum patterns a moment to carry the second measure, and then come back in w/ disturbing ear candy throughout the rest of the verse. During the opening vocal delivery of "Blood Red Sun," a guttural, otherworldy miasma bursts forth over and under the vocals to give the listener a feeling of hell bursting forth.
While trying to describe these dynamics is difficult, the above mentioned examples are just the tip of the iceberg for a band who is at the top of their craft. The overall feel of this record is one of despair, but oddly enough, has a maturity that I don't think would have been possible for this band in the late 1990's. It is almost like VOD had to create "From Bliss to Devastation" to come back around to this record. And while the FBTD era songwriting style is buried in this record on some sections, you have to dig to find it.
Lyrically, Tim Williams really shines. The songs are desolate and lack hope. While most serious thinkers in this genre have a tendency to find the positive in their respective sufferings, Mr. Williams take this process further and beats the listener down w/ depressive subject matter that truly does not provide an escape route. I am left afterwards with a sad and pessimistic view of society as a whole, but it doesn't feel any less true despite the results.
Overall, this record rewards repeated listens. 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Jason Grafe
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
VOD sound today like they did in their prime days, this is a must have album for hardcore fans of old as well as the new crowd.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Will Luedtke
Format:Audio CD
Any concern I had that this would be phoned in was destroyed by the third song. Seeing this band in a small club in Madison over ten years ago, I thought VOD would be lost to the swallowing of bands occurring as new metal was phased out. Representative of bands like Deftones, Glassjaw and others whose time to shine occurred during but not because of a movement, Vision of Disorder was never properly marketed. Their aggressive music was and is genuine and the band consists of musicians that don't fit a profile easily marketed. If you enjoy early or post hardcore or feel that most modern releases lack passion, this is not to be missed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
VOD
This is probably one of the best cds I've bought in the last couple years. Everyone should buy 2, give one to a friend
Published 11 days ago by Tim
4.0 out of 5 stars
great cd
Better than any of their other stuff. They have an old VOD sound with a bloodsimple sound mixed in. Definitely worth picking up
Published 19 days ago by Pen Name
5.0 out of 5 stars
VOD does it again!
This is my all time favorite band so anything they produce is fanfriggintastic. Great sound on this album, buy it, then go see them live!
Published 1 month ago by Nosfertofu
1.0 out of 5 stars
Its Cursed
I saw these guys live, awesome, this new album I didnt care for it. Good band, bad release, almost a knock off of early ignite.
Published 4 months ago by Phillip Crow
5.0 out of 5 stars
finally
I have been waiting for this album for like 12 years and V.O.D. did not disappoint. It's finally here and they hold true to form. Read more
Published 5 months ago by americanmisfit
4.0 out of 5 stars
nice return
a bit different..it took a few listens but a solid return for tghe mighty VOD love the last track on this album
Published 5 months ago by Kyle O. Sutliff
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great record !!!!!!
Sincerely ! for me it's their best record. It reminds me their first record.
I recommend to buy it, finally it's the return of a true hardcore band ^^
I recommend to buy it, finally it's the return of a true hardcore band ^^
Published 6 months ago by hxcstyle
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 out of 5 stars!!!
VOD is back and it was well worth the wait!! Anyone that gives this album any less than 5 stars needs to be shot! Best VOD album ever, possibly the best METAL ALBUM EVER!!!
Published 6 months ago by wyatt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Vision of Disorder album to date.
This is an album that you can listen to from beginning to end. Very heavy with great hooks, breakdowns and intensity. It is my favorite VOD album. Read more
Published 6 months ago by David Piekarski
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!!
This is the best album of the year, hands down! V.O.D. is back after 14 years and better than ever!
Published 6 months ago by Joseph Ellison
