The Outer Limits [Limited Edition, Import]

Voivod | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 23, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Limited Edition, Import
• Label: Massacre Poland
• ASIN: B001E45SVW
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,579 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Fix My Heart

2. Moonbeam Rider

3. Le Pont Noir

4. The Nile Song

5. The Lost Machine

6. Time Warp

7. Jack Luminous

8. Wrong-Way Street

9. We Are Not Alone

Editorial Reviews

Reissue of the 1993 album from the influential Progressive Metal band from Canada. They evolved through an early Speed Metal phase, through Thrash Metal, always with a unique sound. Born from the Thrash Metal era, but always, more than a Thrash Metal band, Voivod have made some of the most satisfying and challenging extreme Rock music of the modern era. This was the last album Voivod recorded with their vocalist Snake until, exactly 10 years later, they released their self-titled reunion album in 2003. The Outer Limits features a perfect blend of past formulas with new and innovative ideas. On this album, Voivod mixed various thematic and musical elements with ease, which resulted in their most powerful, diversified, and mature release. Includes a cover of Pink Floyd's 'The Nile Song'. The booklet features a 3D graphic design, which can be viewed through special 3DG glasses that come along with the package. Metal Mind Records. 2008.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I don't care if it sold only 10 copies, I'm proud I own it., January 2, 2004

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Church of The Flaming Sword - See all my reviews

This review is from: Outer Limits (Audio CD)

Poor Voivod. When everyone's favorite innovative science fiction conceptualist band from Quebec were signed to MCA in 1988, that should have been a foot in the door toward the platinum sales and widespread promotion they so greatly deserved. But what happens to so many great groups unfortunately happened to Voivod, they were overshadowed by vastly inferior "artists". In the late 1980s, people were more interested with fluff like Poison and Warrant. And conversely in the early 1990s, if you weren't from Seattle (or at least sounded like you were from there), people wanted nothing to do with you. So all of this should have prevented Voivod from putting out great music?

HECK NO!!!

1993's The Outer Limits shows Voivod going toward a more accesible direction. The riffs aren't as heavy as previous albums. The tempo changes aren't as wild or plentiful. And the production sounds fuller and glossier, losing that edgy, low-budget feel that many metal and punk fans feel is essential for preserving a band's "integrity".

"Fix My Heart" is nothing but unpretentious hard rock at its best. "Moonbeam Rider", "The Lost Machine", and "We Are Not Alone" are great sci-fi rockers as only Voivod can do. The band does an excellent job covering Pink Floyd's "The Nile Song". I prefer their 1989 cover of "Astronomy Domine", but this is still nothing to be ashamed of by any means. "Time Warp", my favorite song on the album, doesn't sound like it would be too out of place for Rush during their Permanent Waves/Moving Pictures era. As great as these songs are, and the others I haven't mentioned, none of them can compare to the 17 and 1/2 minute "Jack Luminous". The lyrics deal with the good guy titular alien who visits Earth to prevent a takeover from President X-D, an evil alien dictator who uses media manipulation to aid in his conquests. What should be hokey, pretentious, and boring actually turns out to compelling and fun.

But before closing out I must say that things might just be looking up for these fellers. While I don't care much for nu-metal, System of a Down and Mudvayne cite Voivod as an influence. SoaD and Mudvayne being two of the best bands of a genre so cluttered with whiny negativity. Jason Newsted gave up a lucrative career with Metallica to join this band, which really made me respect him a lot more. And the group had a 2003 slot on the Ozzfest tour, giving them an opportunity to pick up a few extra fans. Seeing how Limp Bisquick and Korn really aren't selling that much anymore, maybe the musical revolution I've been waiting for for years is finally here. Man I hope so.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Voivod Sneaks Another One in Under the Radar, July 24, 2004

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M. A. Pierry - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Outer Limits (Audio CD)

This album came out in in 1993, when the biggest bands on MTV were Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Snoop Doggy Dogg. Most of that stuff bored me at the time, mainly because I was discovering things like The Outer Limits. This was the very first Voivod CD I ever owned, and I've been in love with it for over 10 years now.

In some ways this album is a continuation of the direction Voivod had been heading in at least since Nothingface, but it really isn't imaginable without Angel Rat as a predecessor. The biggest difference between the two is in the production, which is bigger and heavier than Angel Rat, as well as the songwriting, which is a lot stronger, in my opinion. Piggy's guitar work on this album has astonished me for over a decade -- his creativity and use of layering single lines and chords really does manage to create an "unearthly" sound. Plus he uses quartal harmony (notably in "The Lost Machine" but also in "Moonbeam Rider" and elsewhere), which is highly unusual for metal -- it's something you'd normally find in jazz and modern classical music.

I love Voivod not because I am a die-hard metal fan but because they have made a unique and lasting contribution to the genre. To me, The Outer Limits is a big part of the Voivod legacy and will always remain one of my favorite albums.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AN ALL-TIME FAVORITE, January 22, 2006

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50 "mksonic50" (hermitage, pa United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Outer Limits (Audio CD)

For my money, this is the high point of Voivod's career. I was so blown away by this thing that I actually bought five more copies to send to friends around the country. I've never done that with ANY other recording by ANY other artist. Amazing and ROCKIN'!