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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't listen to the haters, January 20, 2005
This cd is amazing; don't listen to these haters. I mean, zrayed listens to Breaking Benjamin, and trying to communicate with him would be like trying to communicate with a fetus: he's dumb and wouldn't understand anything more than "mommy". These guys are not generic at all, their style of nu-metal is way beyond anything else in the genre. The song writing abilities are amazing, and the way the bass and guitars blend together is simply amazing and produces a great sound. And me being a drummer, I can truly appreciate the drumming on this cd. "Acceptance" and "Finding My Place" shine with complex, techno-influenced beats that take great skill to replicate.
Some reviewers said the lyrics are all about "I hate life, it sucks, my parents suck". You obviously have not read the lyrics then. Zo Vizza writes amazingly good, deep lyrics with metaphorical imagery that skates circles around Breaking Benjamin and all other crappy nu-metal bands (read "Never the Culprit", "Slip In Sin", and "Despot" to see the simple, yet dramatic canvas Zo weaves with his words). This band is the real deal. They were discovered by Taproot, and carry somewhat of a similiarity, but far outshine them.
Next time you review a cd kid, LISTEN TO IT. And listen with an open mind except with a preconcieved notion that all the music in a specific category sucks. Believe me, you'll miss a lot of good music that way.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
good stuff...................., August 18, 2003
Canada's music isn't really associated with any type of rock. It's mostly techno and rave. But, Pulse Ultra breaks those grounds. The 4 person band blasts out of canada with an excellent debut. Singer Zo Vissa writes beautifal and meaningful lyrics. Guitarist Dominic Ciffarelli plays tasteful riffs and has style like no. Drummer Maxx Zinno plays with very tasteful double to compliment the guitar. The bass also sounds very good mixed with the music. The music is like no other. Combining ethereal atmospheres and some crazy hooks, which is why there my favorite band. heres how i rate the songs. 1. Acceptance(phase 1)- very good but short 9/10
2. Finding my place(phase 2)-excellent song with some crazy guitar 9/10
3. Put it off- it's ok 7/10
4. Big Brother- this is a good song with a techno beginning
5. Never the culprit- good song. slow at first but then it speeds up 8/10
6. Slip in sin- this my 2nd favorite song on the cd 10/10
7. prelude- a slow instrumental 7/10
8. void- it's ok 7/10
9. Build your cages- 3rd best on cd awesome guitar riffs 10/10
10.tired- this is really good song with a true meaning behind it 9/10
11.Interlude- another instrumental. this one is better. 8/10
12.look closer- i don't reaaly like this song. 5/10
13. glass door- worst song on the cd. it is really annoying and too punkish. 3/10
14.Despot- my favorite song on the cd. It is so true. listen to the lyrics closely. The music is super good too 11/10
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Steps above the Chevelles, Papa Roaches, and Taproots of yester-year, April 15, 2006
I first saw these guys open for Taproot several years ago, and they easily stole the show that night. Sadly, I'll probably never get to see them perform together again as they're now defunct. However, I am here to say that "Headspace" is worth your time and money if you've got a slightly prog itch that needs scratching.
Odd time signatures, political and social oriented song lyrics, and plenty of guitar trickery via delay/tapping leads all adds up to an impressive debut effort. Sadly, this kind of music doesn't sell tickets anymore, so Pulse Ultra's talent has easily faded into the shadows created by the new psuedo-punk plague now diseasing the music industry.
Fans of acts like "The Receiving End of Sirens" who also were into the nu-metal scene back in '02 will have an appreciation for this album, most likely. Give "Slip in Sin" "Never the Culprit" or "Despot" a listen, then make the call and get this album. If you're paying $4 for it, you're getting a hell of a deal.
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