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Pandemonium

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Made in JAP in 2001, Serial# COCP-31683, Playing Time 55:49

Lyrics enclosed; also includes an 8-page booklet of photos.

Don't take me wrong: I like this formation... usually...

As much as I thought "Spiritual Canoe" took a step forward from the "Dragon" and "Engine" albums, this latest effort brings us back to the genre of music the band explored in the 90s. Unlike "SC", the lyrics are sung in english (thanks to the contributions of a few translators), but the music is relatively insignificant... (no real melodies per se)

There are a few selections like "Suicide Doll", "Chaos" and "Real Man" that show some inspiration, but the largest part of the album unfortunately omits 1 key element: direction. Most songs have very little construction, or, more appropriately, sound like they've been written on a napkin. The whole thing is somewhat disjointed, and generally unappealing. Tracks like "Ya Stepped On A Mine" and "The Pandemonium" are so "sludgy" that you can't tell if those are demos from 15-year-olds playing in one of their buddy's garage or veterans of the music scene that have been performing for over 20 years.

I typically listen to an album 3 to 5 times before making a review, simply because every album deserves some exploration before I'm able to provide some kind of cohesive impression.

There are too many weak parts to this effort to make it a "recommended" purchase, even if, as usual, guitarist Takasaki demonstrates some creative and original performances (even on tracks I don't like). I think this CD makes for a risky investment, compounded by the fact that's it's a japanese import... If you know someone you bought it, try borrowing it first so you can judge for yourself whether it's to your liking or not.

And before you ask, no, you can't borrow mine...

I don't even need to write much here becasue eveoflone hit the nail on the head. Sludgy is the perfect word. this album is lacking melody. I would agree that there are 3 or 4 songs that are pretty good but I am having trouble stomaching the rest. It just isn't fun music like back in the 80's and 90's. Is life this bleek? sad?!?!?!

I Agree with the first Review. This CD Rocks! The other two reviewers do not have a clue. (They must like Limp Biskuit).
Looking forward to the new CD Biosphere. Hope they tour the US.

...Pandemonium" is an excellent cd...This is one of Loudness's best. Excellent guitar work, Great lyrics, Minoru has never sounded better, Fantastic drums.
With hard rocking songs like "Bloody Doom", "Suicide Doll", "Snake Venom", "Ya Stepped On A Mine" this cd hasn't left my cd player sense I got it!
Check out the new "Pandemonium - Tour" DVD/Video too, thier expensive but well worth the money.

I was really lookin new loudness cd with English lyricks.
I cant tell you how disappointed i am with this album after listening it couple of times. how it is possible that this band has done so great albums like Thunder,disillusion,The law...etc
Akira and boys have only one good song in this album: Inflame is little bit of that magic what loudness used to be.
THIS ALBUM TOTALLY SUCKS. Dont waste yoy money on this. Rather listen old albums and forget this re union [stuff]. loudness has allways been my favourite band and i have their all albums and this really hurts me. I really waited this new comin,but it is totally disaster.