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Infiltrate-Destroy-Rebuild

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Like most people, I was introduced to the music of CKY (Camp Kill Yourself) through "Jackass" and the like (afterall, drummer Jess Margera is Bam Margera's brother). When I heard "Flesh Into Gear" rolling over the credits for "Jackass: The Movie," I knew I had to check into the band. "Infiltrate-Destroy-Rebuild" is CKY's second studio album, and some of the most explosive and unique hard-rock songs of the past few years are contained within. The band takes elements from hardcore and heavy metal and fuse them seamlessly with Deron Miller's equally abrasive and melodic vocals. The band seems to work very well together, the chemistry shows through, and it's a mature effort, even if the group's foray into home videos is a bit immature (but nevertheless amusing). The heavy dirge-like "Escape From Hellview" kicks the album off on the right foot. "Flesh Into Gear" and "Frenetic Amnesic" are more groove oriented, and compliment the more straight-forward metal tunes like "Sink Into The Underground" and "Sporadic Movement." "Close Yet Far" is my personal favorite song on here, and is the closest the band gets to ballad territory. Overall, it's a solid album. The disc can appeal to just about any fan of hard-rock. It may be a bit brief at only 10 tracks and 33 minutes, but it is perfect the way it is. CKY seem to be on the verge of big things, they have a rapidly growing fanbase and there is certainly not a shortage of material from the band, whether it's in the form of their music or in their insane home videos. Plus, the disc is dirt cheap, so what more do I have to do to convince you?

This CD is one of the best CD's I've heard in a long time. The music is so well put together. This is a band that really puts effort into their work. The 10 tracks are great. Each song is a masterpiece. Not a single one is filler or thrown together slop used just to fill space. Each song has a different vibe to it but they all mesh together to form a sonic event. Deron and Chad's guitar work is so expressive and unique. Jess' drumming is solid and stylish. And Vern live is a trip! Standout tracks like 'Escape From Hellview', 'Flesh Into Gear' & 'Plastic Plan' are just damn great. Get this album now and if you don't have it, get Vol. 1 too. Then go see them live. Support the Mission!

Before i listened to CKY i was an average teenager filled with rage and ticked music, then i started skateboarding, then i was introduced to CKY. from the time following this, my musical interests were honed to a more melodic yet rough sound. CKY comes through with this in Infiltrate.Destroy.Rebuild. Through the entire CD catchy riffs from Darren Miller partnered with his tough sketchy vocals make every song amazing.

This is very evident in Escape from hellview, flesh into gear, Inhuman Creation Station, and Attached at the hip. while the others prove to be in a state of melancholy, an atmospheric touch. But this enhances the quality of the CD and proves CKY to be extremly diverse. note close yet far as a nice calm end to the Album, leaving you standing in amazment at CKYs growth since Volume 2

Well, here it is. The album that me along with many members of the CKY Alliance have been anticipating for many long months. I will say that I had incredibly high expectations for this album. From what I had heard, it was going to be the greatest album I'd ever heard. Finally, September 24 came. I went to the mall right after school to pick up my copy. I popped it in the CD player and hit play...wow.

I was immediately blown away. My expectations were met. This IS the greatest album I've ever heard.

A lot of people may ask what CKY sounds like. Truth is, I can't tell you what they sound like. They are CKY - pure, unadultered rock. They don't care about current trends in music...they do their own thing and they do it well. They stand alone among a sea of drugged out rappers, wussy "punk" rockers and Creed clones. I really respect that from a group of musicians.

Every track contains the same equation of grooving drums, heavy guitar riffs and melodic singing; certainly something different. Don't get me wrong - this doesn't mean all the tracks sound the same. Quite the opposite. Every song is different than the next and previous, which really helps keep the listener's interest. I could listen to this CD on a neverending loop 24 hours a day and not get sick of it.

"Escape from Hellview" is the track I anticipated the most, and it really rocks hard. "Flesh into Gear" and "Attached at the Hip" are great songs and have videos for them on the CD. Things slow down a bit for the soothing "Frenetic Amnesic", the funky "Shock and Terror" and the upbeat "Plastic Plan" but start rocking hard again with "Inhuman Creation Station" and "Sporadic Movement". The album closes with the beautiful acoustic peace, "Close Yet Far".

Overall, CKY's latest album is a work of genius. Five stars doesn't come close to suiting its brilliance. I recommend this (along with their first release, CKY Volume One) to anyone who's sick of mainstream crap-rock and wants to hear something fresh. The revolution is here. ~IDR

CKY is one of those bands that seem to be everywhere, mostly around psuedo-punk kids who have no respect for chords or real punk music. so, when i picked this cd up i was prepared to laugh and make cdnow.com create a -10 rating. wow, did i feel like an idiot. this album is amazing. it's not just mere punk, it's not "skateboard punk" either. it's mature music, not stupid teeny bopper, my heart is broken, lubby dubby love song, pseudo-punk crap. this album cannot possibly be JUST punk, and if it is, this is exactly how punk should be. they blend hardcore with punk with a little bit of metal with a dab and twist of alternative. the songs are not at all poppy and rarely have anything with a pathetic teenage loveache. the first song BLEW my mind and i was instantly hooked, "escape from hellview." the song tells about how the singer escapes from this horrid place and watching his friends die, an excellent and addicting song that is fast paced and tells a story. HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN!? A SONG THAT TELLS A STORY! AND IT'S GOOD. "shock and terror" has a very addicting riff. the guitars are simply amazing and rarely have i been this exciting for a "well-known" band. most well-knowns are...crap because they sell for money. CKY is a band that does music because they want to, because it's what is good for their fans. this is music that is really made for the fans, not just for stupid kids who think they are fans. "sink into the underground" has a bassline that will make lightning sound like carebears. this album is awesome, this is a band who won't sellout, who knows good music, HOW to make it, and is a fan-based band. buy this album if you are into good music, period.

I have a confession to make: for awhile I felt prejudiced against this band and refused to hear their music based on Jess' (cKy's drummer) relation to Bam Margera, whom I utterly loathed (I've changed my view recently--but I digress).
Then one day I heard "96 Quite Bitter Beings," from Vol.1. Never had I ever heard such a unique brand of hard rock blended with heavy metal, and I had to pick up an album immediately. I picked up IDR. How wrong I was in my initial prejudice--this band is incredible.
With every listen this album gets better. It is much like watching your favorite movie over and over again, in that you will discover something new each time.

The most surprising aspect of this album is that its lyrics are highly philosophical. For instance, "Plastic Plan" alerts the listener to the current artistic struggles many musicians face within their industry, as they are sometimes forced to alter their visions and directions according to the desires of their label. "Inhuman Creation Station" seems to be about the way all societies, historically, have shaped their people to fit into a certain mold, which they aren't encouraged to break from, and aren't taught to consider objectively. Those who aren't shaped completely have "warped" minds. Those are just two great examples of what can be found on this album. Each track is very deep in its own way, and they all fit together perfectly to form IDR.

I suggest you pick this album up without hesitation. You will not regret it.

I am sick of all these pop goth kids giving this band a bad name. Yes if you think bands like Marilyn Manson and H.I.M. are gothic rock your a pop goth. Now that this is out of the way CKY are one of the best bands of our time. Why you ask well they stay true to thier music with excellent riffs and really thought provoking lyrics. The songs are not overproduced garabage thats only purpose is to get them into the lime light. If you get the chance to see this band live take it. This LP is also well worth the amazon price there isn't a skip song on the entire cd. Oh yeah and just because you listen to H.I.M. or Marilyn Manson dosen't mean that you fall in to the horrible pop goth category. You have the right to your opinion but you don't have the right to genre these bands,well except for Manson they are pop rock.

CKY is a beacon of hope. The last vestige of originality in a modern rock scene weighed down by allowance starved pre pubescent would be rappers and punks. Their music is unabashedly melodic in an age where most rock is an atonal mess. They defy description when the industry demands cliche'.

Here is a band that could very well start a revolution.

Of course, this all depends on whether the world is prepared for something new, and judging from the stagnant and disgusting playlists of alternative radio, probably not. This should not deter REAL music fans from listening to CKY, however, because Infiltrate.Destroy.Rebuild does exactly that.

Escape From Hellview starts off the CD and declares it's intentions loudly, with the riff that killed elvis and a singalong chorus that BEGS to be heard live. The most noticeable difference from Camp Kill's previous work is the engrossing production, filled with keyboards and harmonized vocals. There is not one mosh it up part on IDR (thank god).

Flesh into Gear and my personal favorite Sink into the Underground are both amazing songs, and potential (or already) singles. THe big surprise to me, however, was Attached at the Hip, fully evolved into an atmospheric melodic rocker from it's meager beginnings on the cky3 soundtrack. Amazing stuff. Plastic Plan and Shock and Terror are boring, IMO, but Sporadic Movement more than makes up for this temporary setback, being another full blown CKY classic.

The final verdict: although not as varied as Volume 1, their songwriting has evolved to arena filling proportions (ironic since GUns N' Roses recently called them up to open on their arena tour :) and soon the industry shall bow before CKY. When this day comes I can die happy.

This is simply one of the best rock CD released in a long time and one of the best albums I own.
It's just good rock music, and I can't believe they don't get more radio play.

Their music is on resident evil ii soundtrack, viva la bam, jackass, not to mention the CKY dvds
I would recommend this CD to anyone into Tool, Marilyn Manson, Blank Theory, or any other rock.

I didn't knew this band until I read something about it in an US heavy metal magazine. The fact of being related to Bam Margera's stuff didn't cause me a good impression, but after listening to their music I have to agree with all previous reviewers that gave it a 5-star rating. This CD is amazing, heavy and groovy. I don't know how to call this kind of rock, but I'm listening to it for one week!!