That Within Blood Ill Tempered [Limited Edition]

Shai Hulud | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 20, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Limited Edition
• Label: Revelation
• ASIN: B000095J38
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #223,079 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best albums.... ever!, April 7, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: That Within Blood Ill Tempered (Audio CD)

This is one of the top five albums in my entire CD collection. (250+ CDs) If i were to lose my collection, this would be one of the first albums i would replace. It's THAT good. In my eyes this is some of the most honest, sincere music this genre has seen, & hardcore is known for its passion. Its instrumental side is technical, very melodic, & layered to perfection, sometimes exhibiting an almost classical level of orchestration & composition. Most of the songs have achingly beautiful minor-key melodies that will stay in your head for a long time, backed up by some very energetic & accurate drumming. Each musician has mastered his instrument, & the songwriting of Matt Fox is for the most part untouchable. And i haven't even mentioned the lyrics... anyone who has felt a disgust with the world's evils will instantly relate to these lyrics. The language & phrasing they use to describe their misanthropic feelings is stunning, & paints vivid pictures in one's mind. The incredible lyrics are passionately screamed, with a sincerity & brutal honesty that befits their serious nature. But thankfully the songs are not without hope, for both the melodies & lyrics carry feelings of hope, positivity, & compassion. I've found listening to this album always leaves me refreshed, hopeful, even desiring to be a better person. My favorite track would have to be "This Song:...", a beautiful ode to sincerity & integrity in music. I know i've used a lot of flowery words, but it's hard to convey how much this music moves me. Hopefully it will strike the same chord within you. Buy it, read the words, listen to it with an open mind, & i think you'll enjoy it. It's an amazing recording. Props to Matt Fox & company for going out with a bang... hopefully his new band will be just as great. Thanks for reading & enjoy Shai Hulud!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Words Cannot Express My Approval of This Album, July 26, 2003

By 

Sean Grinnell (The Armpit of the Universe) - See all my reviews

This review is from: That Within Blood Ill Tempered (Audio CD)

If you are a fan of hardcore music, there is no way to say in words how this album will make you feel and how much you will enjoy it. The first time I got this album home I listened to it three times in a row. It's that good!
The best way to describe Shai Hulud's music is to call it very melodic hardcore. The guitars play beautiful melodies that come at you from all directions. The vocals are screamed so passionatly that it gives you a distinct feeling that these guys really mean what they say. The lyrics are some of the most poetic lyrics that I've ever heard and are very inspirational.
To compare this album with their previous work, I would say that while both their full length albums come straight from the heart, That Within Blood Ill Tempered seems to be pulled from a much deeper and darker corner of their hearts.
Key moments: Scornful of the Motives and Virtues of Others, Two and Twenty Misfortunes, and This Song:For the True and Passionate Lovers of Music
In Short, this album 38 minutes and 48 seconds of sheer musical genius, and if you don't buy it then you deserve Chinese water torture for the rest of your days!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best hardcore album ever made, May 13, 2006

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Steven Shaefer (Cincinnati, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: That Within Blood Ill Tempered (Audio CD)

That within blood ill tempered is the absolute pinnacle of hardcore music. Of any metal band I've ever listened to, Shai Hulud does everything correctly. Their music truly is for the true and passionate lovers of music, and I am a classically trained musician of nearly 10 years saying this. From their constant tempo modulations and key signature changes to the mix of fast and slow lead on top of full chord rhythm and the best lyrics written by anyone, anywhere, this LP has it all. To put it into perspective, if this Cd was stolen from me, I would call the police. This CD has had an astronomical impact on my musicianship. Definitely pick up this album if you are a serious musician with a taste for intense music.