Introduction to Mayhem [Explicit Lyrics]

Primer 55 | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 25, 2000)
• Original Release Date: January 25, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Island
• ASIN: B0000457FA
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,235 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #60 in Music > R&B > Funk > Metal

Track Listings

1. Loose

2. Stain

3. Revolution

4. Set It Off

5. Introduction To Mayhem

6. Dose

7. The Big F*** You

8. Violence

9. Hate

10. Tripinthehead

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good CD...Possibly Better Thhan The First..., February 17, 2003

By 

Nick Watkins "Nick Watkins" (New Albany, Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Mayhem (Audio CD)

As they would say, I have much "love" for this band. They are from my hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, and their first CD is just as good as their new one...which is also their last. If you didn't already know, P55 broke up, and guitarist Bobby Burns went on to a new band called Beautiful. Preston Nash will probably remain in the music industry, but singer Jason and their bassist will more than likely leave fame behind.

Anyway, let's pretend that I just started this review. "Introduction to Mayhem" is a great (if not original), cathchy rap/metal album. The songs can sound familar to each other at times, and ther's enough interludes to make your head spin, but all in all, this is a pretty good recording. Another thing that's bizarre (but doesn't effec the music) is the way the track lentghts are labeled on the back, but just about every single song is a few second longer or shorter. Makes ya thing, don't it?

1. Loose-5/5-The first track on the album is actually MUSIC instead of a FILLER! The first single (even though it wasn't too big...but screw MTV), it starts off with a hard, straight guitar riff, then J-Sin screams, and the loud ... starts. What makes this song (and so many other) standout is the weird, turntable-luke drum beats, which at first I confused with actual turntables, but their not. Anyway, this is a great, catchy song. Next...
2. Something Wicked This Way Comes-0/5-Filler #1.
3. Supa Freak Love-4/5-No, it's not a complete "wanna be black" song, but it does somehow reflect that, which is the main reason it's a 4. Not the best rhymes, but still listenable.
4. G's-2/5-I always skip this track. No, it's not a wanna-be G song, but an anti-G song, about how everyday kids are killed in gangs, etc. But I come from Louisville, where P55 does, as I said before, and to be honest, there's not really that much gang activity at all when you compare it to Detroit City or New York City or something.
5. Chaos-0/5-Filler #2.
6. Pigs-5/5-A great song, with great rhymes, and great music. Love it.
7. Stain-5/5-My second favorite. Filled with heavy riffs, hard bass, and screaming, screaming, screaming. Something a Slipknot fan will definetly enjoy, "Stain" is a great, high-energy song.
8. Revolution-0/5-Filler #3.
9. Set It Off-0/5-Starts off promising, with a cool guitar riff and an almost haunting verse, but wears away, and definetly fades when (hed) PE's M.C.U.D. comes in a raps it up too much. SKIP.
10. Hey Bubba-0/5-Filler #4.
11. Introduction to Mayhem-5/5-A great, head-bobbing comeback from the last three, worthy of the album title in every way.
12. Dose-5/5-Great. That's all that's needed to say. The longest track on the album. The only track with a hint of melodicness (is that a word?), and I love it. But I've said too much...
13. The Big F*ck You-5/5-My absolute favorite. Awesome drum beats, great guitar riffs, a cool bass line, and great rhymes, screams and raps from J-Sin. Just listen and see...
14. Violence-3/5-A boring song, because it's just a repeat of every thing already heard before.
15. Hate-4/5-A slower-paced track, but still not quite meloic. Very funky, if you will, but it seems out of place after all the other tracks.
16. Funhouse-0/5-Filler #5.
17. Tripinthehead-5/5-Cool song. Great drum/guitar duet. It's awesome.

Overall, this is a great CD. If you're looking to become a fan of P55 for any reasonably rational purpose, I suggest this:

Get "The New Release" first if you're a fan of:
Flaw, Dope's "Life", Deftones, Spineshank, or any similar bands

Get "Introduction to Mayhem" first if you're a fan of:
Dope's "F&R", old Limp Bizkit, Slipknot, Mudvayne, or any other underground rap/metal bands...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars booooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrriiiiinnng!!!!, September 28, 2000

By 

[e-mail] (Nottingham, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Mayhem (Audio CD)

This is just another boring 'nu-metal by numbers' album. The first track 'Loose' isn't bad, sounding like a combination of Soulfy and Limp Bizkit. But after that it doesn't necessarily go downhill, it just doesn't change and nothing interesting happens. If you like music that doesn't offer any suprises, doesn't stray from the nu-metal rulebook and isn't very interesting then put this at the top of your list.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, agressive rapcore, February 5, 2000

By 

Robert L. Thompson III (Columbia, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Mayhem (Audio CD)

I get at least 3-4 new cds each week all of the rapcore/crossover/heavy metal genres and some of the cds suck, some are all right and some just plain rock. I would have to say that Primer 55 is one of the better cds that I've received although it is not the greatest. The music is a kind of an industrial groovecore accompanied by rapping verses, hardcore choruses and screams. The music is not really original but it's also not something I've really heard before. What I can say is that it does get you moving especially the two standout tracks "Loose" and "Supa Freak Love". Expect agressive music with some decent rapping and plenty of cuss words. This is a good cd, go out and buy it if your really into rapcore. Other good rapcore bands to check out: P.O.D., Project 86. If you really want to check out an awesome band get Factory 81 (a personal fave).