Hatebreeder [Extra tracks, Explicit Lyrics, Enhanced]

Children of Bodom | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 29, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Explicit Lyrics, Enhanced
• Label: Fontana Universal
• ASIN: B001675SOY
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #97,989 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #88 in Music > World Music > Europe > Scandinavia > Finland

Editorial Reviews

2008 release of the reissue of Hatebreeder. From beginning to end, Hatebreeder is a full-throttle attack that takes you along on ride that's like driving with your crazy aunt-you think it's a little fast for you, but it's over so quickly that you find yourself wondering where it all went. Features 'No Commands', 'Ace High' -Iron Maiden cover, and 'Downfall' -enchanced video.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Their best, March 7, 2010

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Take No Prisoners - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hatebreeder (Audio CD)

This is one band that gets a really bad wrap that do not deserve it. I will be the first to admit their lyrics and vocals are pretty bad, but the music is right on point. There is so much neo-classical shredding on this album, and it really does help give it a pretty unique kind of flavor. The keyboards fit well due to the guitar sound being somewhat thin. "Cowards Dead End" is a personal favorite and has a neo-classical inspired solo fest for the last minute. "Bed of Razors" seamlessly incorporates the keyboards into the song to create another favorite. There is not one bad song on here, some just better then others. There is a certain degree of cheese to this album, but its all par for the course. This is where they really had something fun and exciting to contribute to the metal world, they have since become increasingly irrelevant with every passing album.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heavy Neoclassical, August 27, 2008

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D. Blanton "Renegade Dave" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hatebreeder (Audio CD)

Hatebreeder has cemented itself in my top 5 favorite albums largely because of the ultra melodic styling of the leads played by Laiho. The music comes across as heavy and aggressive but there are great melodies over top from the guitar and the keys. The cover of Aces High is a pretty great "blackened" version of the Maiden favorite. This album represents a style that has started disappearing in more recent Bodom work which still features shred but doesn't have as many complex melodies as this album does. You can find a lot of melodies that are reminiscent of melodies you might find in concert/"classical" music. No Bodom fan should be without it, any guitar fan should at least listen to it. Memorable tracks include "Silent Night, Bodom Night", "Toward Dead End" (renamed on this re-release "Cowards Dead End"), and "Downfall". Of course if you're one of those that can't get past the screaming, then you're not going to like it anyway. I encourage you to at least give it a shot.

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW, July 14, 2010

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Steven C. Huskins - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hatebreeder (Audio CD)

Its a wonder while there's so little reviews on here. This album easily deserves 5 stars... nuff said