Dead Generation

Sloth | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 16, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hollywood Records
• ASIN: B0000C52F2
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,677 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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3.0 out of 5 stars A good, underrated band, May 12, 2004

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Forest Law (Lakewood, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dead Generation (Audio CD)

The L.A.-based Sloth (not to be confused with a band with the same name from Pennsylvania) has been in existence for the better part of a decade now, but recently emerged with their debut album, Dead Generation. I will say this about Sloth - they are not going to take the world by storm with a groundbreaking, stunningly original sound, but they make up for this with their songwriting and solid performances.

Frontman Richard Love has a wide range - he can bellow like Chris Cornell but also take a more subdued approach when it's called for. Guitarist Kristo Panos clearly has his influences, but he constructs some nice riffs, can play with a variety of tempos, and brings in a style that makes Sloth unique - you can hear a Greek bouzouki style that punctuates a few tracks on the album. The rhythm section build a firm foundation for the band, which has a sound that draws on everything from '70s hard rock to the psychedelic flourishes of Jane's Addiction to the pure vitriol of today's nu-metal scene. Highlights include the anthemic title track, the catchy and dynamic "All We Know", and the punk-informed intensity of "Media".

In summary: Sloth is a band that clearly has its influences, but builds on them and manages to create something new out of the mix. I think that they're capable of coming up with something that's more original, and it's likely that they'll come up with something a bit more distinct on their next album, but this is a solid effort that should at least garner a hit or two on rock radio stations - if some highly derivative bands out there can do it, so can Sloth with the right support.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sloth owns..., February 7, 2004

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Trina (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dead Generation (Audio CD)

How did I come about to hear Sloth?? Well I saw them live. They were the opener for the opener for Fuel. And let me tell you, from song one, they had me. Their stage presence was AMAZING, so I bought the CD there at the concert. This was a few months ago. I met Andy, the bass player, sweetheart of a guy and um...yeah, hot too. :P haha

The song that stood out to me most on the CD was "Someday"...then my second favorite was "Dead Generation". My son, who's 13, is learning "Someday" on guitar right now. Other songs I like..."All We Know", "Myself", "Even Though It's Over". The only song I don't like...is "Broken Crutch"...just because there's something about "Jesus" being yelled over and over like that that I just can't listen to. I like the song itself, I just don't like that part of the song.

I definitely recommend this CD. I've passed it on to several people who loved it as well. Even sent a copy to a friend in England...who plays it all the time. I definitely recommend to anyone and everyone to see them live. They kick major butt and I can't wait to see them again...especially since I know the songs better now.

Buy it!! :P

5.0 out of 5 stars Why?, March 16, 2011

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Alex Dragon - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dead Generation (MP3 Download)

Why did this band fail so bad when they have a great live show and absolute ear candy with this album. Sure its not the most technical guitar album and can be a bit repetitive with some of the riffs/vox. There is nothing particularly flashy about it except maybe some of the high notes Richard Love hits but its extremely well structured and tight. Every riff jams and every note works perfectly. Its edgy yet smooth with some awesome abstract interludes like in broken crutch and billygoat. I am a very hard ear to please, i hate most modern rock bands, they sing about how "b****es they don't even like f*** well" or another overly dramatic war song that has as much feeling as a blank piece of computer paper. At least these guys kept things real. I read somewhere that they had a really hard time trying to get shows/signed so they followed warped tour around and played in the parking lot for people going in, eventually 1 of the headliners (i forget who) hooked them up. This band reminds me of Jimmies Chicken Shack in a way, not musically but each band had 1 amazing album (pushing the salmonella envelope) and than faded into obscurity. This album is a must buy if you like post-grunge.