State of the World Address [Explicit Lyrics]

Biohazard | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 5, 2006)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Collectables
• ASIN: B000HDZKG4
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #351,684 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. State of the World Address

2. Down for Life

3. What Makes Us Tick

4. Tales from the Hard Side

5. How It Is

6. Remember

7. Five Blocks to the Subway

8. Each Day

9. Failed Territory

10. Lack There Of

11. Pride

12. Human Animal

13. Cornered

14. Love Denied

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best cd's of all time., January 19, 2000

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Kevin Moore (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: State of the World Address (Audio CD)

this one ROCKS, it's as simple as that. every single track on this album is awesome. the lyrics are some of the best i've hurd in a long time, they actually can write decent lyrics, unlike most rock/metal bands. if you don't believe me, just take a listen to 'tales from the hard side', 'human animal', 'love denied', hell ANY song on this album. unfortunatley, 'mata leao' wasn't nearly as good as this one, as they tried to focus more on being a punk band. their latest, 'new world disorder' goes back to this killer sound, so if you like this one, pick up N.W.D., and vice versa.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grade A Hardcore...A Must-have!, April 15, 2002

By 

"antdawg" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: State of the World Address (Audio CD)

Biohazard's "State of the World Address" is,simply put,a top-notch album.They're a great band;very talented,socially aware,and did I mention a great band? I love everything they've done,but this album is my favorite.Their high-energy sound is a brutal hardcore/metal hybrid,but also has a lot of groove and soul to it.Danny Schuller is an awesome drummer,he lays down some really driving beats.The guitar work,courtesy of Billy Graziadei and Bobby Hambel (who was later replaced with Rob Ecchoveria,formerly of Helmet) is also great,complete with head-banging riffs and piercing leads.Evan Seinfeld's bass is pulsing,driving,groove-driven,and to me,inspirational-I'm a bassist too! Billy and Evan are also the lead vocalists-having two singers oftentimes doesn't work,but the Hazard executes it brilliantly.Also,I love when Billy sings a line,and Evan repeats it in a shouting tone (you'll hear what I mean).The lyrics are also excellent.For the most part,it tells about growing up in the inner city,and dealing with the problems that urban life has to offer,such as drugs,gangs,racism,etc. Some people think Biohazard should have more variety lyricaly,but I think what they have works great.They've obviously been through a lot of hard times,and the lyrics are a perfect reflection of that.Also,in the song "Remember" they pay tribute to our Vietnam veterans,who usualy don't get nearly enough respect. They have a very positive message,they oppose racism,gang violence,and all the other things that plague society.I can't pick a favorite track,because they're all so freakin' great! I highly reccomend this album,it's a hardcore masterpiece! If your reading this,and you don't have this record,buy it A.S.A.P.,you won't regret it.In closing,I'll point out certain things to watch for:A sample of Harvey Keitel's dialogue from "Reservoir Dogs" (one of my favorite movies) at the beggining of "Lack There Of",a 2-minute flemenco/classical intro to "Failed Territory" (a very innovative thing for a hardcore band to do),and if you let track 14 ("Love Denied") play all the way through,you can hear the band singing an accapella about tattoos,which is something I really liked,being tattooed myself.I'm not sure if that bit appears on the cassette,because I've only heard the CD, but listen for it anyway,it's cool (and you can also hear Sendog of Cypress Hill,who appears on "How It Is" singing in the background of this "tattoo song".) Bottom line...BUY THIS ALBUM!!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Biohazard classic..., April 25, 2005

By 

Aerik Von "http://www.aerikvon.com" (New York, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: State of the World Address (Audio CD)

"State of the World Address" is one of those records that defined an undeniable moment in time. Many have accused Biohazard of being "fakes" or mocked them for being a "one trick horse", but this record stands alone. The band managed to unleash a sonic fury on that few have ever captured though many have made pale attempts at imitation. The production is warm and captures the NYHC/hip-hop mix perfectly, and the band themselves sound as pissed off as possible. Biohazard came to this party to tell a story, and while that story may be a little too "out there" for some people...it's an exciting ride nonetheless.

Catchy numbers such as "What Makes Us Tick" and "Down For Life" bridge the NYHC/hip-hop feel brilliantly with "How it Is" bringing in the slightly archaic rappers Cypress Hill to add to the vocalization. Other, heavier tracks such as "Love Denied" and "Five Blocks From the Subway" also paint horrific landscapes of urban decay and inner city stressfests. The songcraft here defined an entire career, and possibly defeated many later records by perfecting the formula to a point in which we may have never needed another record of this type.

"State of the World Address" may be the one perfect record Biohazard will unleash. While some will love it and some will hate it...Biohazard remain the lone kings at what Biohazard do. Respect must be given...