5.0 out of 5 stars
"No Transgression in No Fear's "Transgression", April 30, 2009
This review is from: Transgression (Audio CD)
This album is yet another fine example in the line of Fear Factory works, in which they expand and grow from their obvious talent base.
In particular if you are a long time fan of Fear Factory, as I am, you will very much appreciate this Album. It is not disappointing in its hard hitting, riff rich Metal/Industrial flavors, and the melodic vocals on top of the screaming vocals that you are accustomed to. This album shows much musical growth.
Even with the new line up, there is still a formula that happens here like in no other band. Very unique and texture rich music.
The die hard metal/grindcore/industrial fan can enjoy this, and there is the Power Ballad (I know, I hate that term too!) like track, "Echo of My Scream" that is accessible to the non-hardcore metal fan as well.
I loved this album. Like each of their previous works, the rich and full textures of the songs fall on my ears better with each listening. I am on my fifth time through the album, and still discovering a lot of awesome sounds and flavors.
Enjoy! Bravo, Fear Factory!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Don't listen to the haters., March 22, 2008
This review is from: Transgression (Audio CD)
This is still impressive Fear Factory despite what many "fans" declare. Transgression means change and this shows with tracks like 'echoes of my scream' and 'moment of impact'. I have the dual-disc version which is loaded with DVD extras and the best buy exclusive track 'empire'. The band is on current hiatus as of '08 I don't care I await this album's follow up eagerly.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Moving ahead, November 25, 2005
This review is from: Transgression (Audio CD)
Released only a year after they're 2004 comeback album "Archetype", "Transgression" finds Fear Factory moving ahead with their re-tooled lineup, and they continue to impress. Opening track "540,000 Fahrenheit" is heavy and driving, while the title track features some unbelievable drumming. Other standout tracks, including "Contagion" and the excellent closing "Moment of Impact" are throwbacks to the classic Fear Factory days of "Soul of a New Machine", but there are moments on "Transgression" where it can get a little repetitive. However, it appears that Burton C. Bell and co. have focused more on the guitar work and musicianship rather than the industrial aspects of their music, which is a welcome change of pace. The band even throws in a couple covers with renditions of U2's "I Will Follow" and Killing Joke's "Milennium"; both of which aren't the best covers Fear Factory has recorded, but they're a nice extra nontheless. All in all, "Transgression" continues the re-vitalization of Fear Factory, and hopefully they're next album will be the next masterwork that we've all been hoping for since "Demanufacture".
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