New Release [Explicit Lyrics]

Primer 55 | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 14, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Island
• ASIN: B00005N8YV
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #144,557 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Of The Best Albums You Probably Didn't Hear, January 12, 2005

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A. Estes (Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Release (Audio CD)

Well, let me start off this review by telling you if you already didn't know: Primer 55 broke up back in 2003. Which is actually too bad; from the sounds of this, their 2001 album "(The) New Release," P55 were on the verge of something huge. This is easily one of the most original albums to come out in 2001, a year that was saturated with so much faceless nu-metal, and respectable metal bands trying to be nu-metal (*cough* Machine Head). Those who familiarized themselves with the band on their 2000 release, "Introduction To Mayhem," will no doubt be taken back by what is presented here, which is basically a musical makeover -- for the better. Whereas their first album had them sounding like a Limp Bizkit cover band and put them into a heap of never-ending cheesy rap-metal clones, their second, and final album, finds them breaking away, thanks in part to a rebuilt rhythm section. Not to mention, the help of John Stanier, formerly of Helmet, sitting in behind the drums for the recording sessions. The only original members -- vocalist Jason (formerly J-Sin) and bassist/guitarist/song-writer, and all around, mastermind, Bobby Burns -- definitely mature on every angle here. The band reaches into so many territories that it's hard to put a label on it. Jason no longer raps, which is great, as he trades the rhymes in for a far more distinct and entertaining vocal style, even embracing melodic moments. Bobby Burns really is the genius behind the band, and his contributions are evidence, especially on the track "Pills," where he does main vocals, in addition to just about everything else. Songs like "Growing" and "Tricycle" are great rage-anthems about growing up that probably can appeal to everyone, while on the other end of the spectrum, songs like "Texas" and "Lou Evil" dip into some jazz and funk stylings and help keep the album fresh and interesting. "This Life," the only single from the album, is probably the definitive track on here. I never tire of it, and I am really surprised it didn't take them farther then it did (I guess you could blame lack of support from their label). Overall, every song has something unique going on. Primer 55 stretch the limitations of nu-metal in so many ways on here, that any rock fan could find something to grab onto with "(The) New Release." Too bad the band has split up (Burns is now in Soulfly), because I'm sure the things they could have come up with by now would have blown everyone's minds. This was probably just a taste of things to come, but in every way, a solid album that never gets old.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars (the) New release, February 14, 2004

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"x-caliber1988" (Here) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Release (Audio CD)

This cd takes a bit of listening to like, but after you do its hard to stop listening to. The best songs are "Growing", "This Life" and "Tricycle"

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a decent rap/rock album, November 24, 2004

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Dark lord of all that is itchy (Narnia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Release (Audio CD)

I hate the stigma rap rock has gotten in the last few years. Suddenly, it "requires no talent" and just plain sucks. well, that's not the case with Primer 55. They have some songs on this album that are very hip hop/funk style (except there are actual musical instruments, not idiots with synthesizers) but some that are just bone crushingly heavy, and if they want to make it more focused on rhythm than other bands, then more power to em I say. This album took a few listens before I really appreciated and it's still not the best thing i've ever heard, but some very fine rap rock. the singer's voice is distinctive and the instrumentals, while not intensely intricate add a unique twist to the music. a fun cd, but not for the closed minded