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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Learn to live without Danzig, November 6, 2001
When I bought this album, it was my first real Misfits experience. I had only heard them once before, and at the time, I had dismissed them as being "too metal" and not enough punk. But they are simply an acquired taste. To really "get" the Misfits, you have to understand what they are about. In simple terms, they are a punk band that writes songs about monsters, aliens, and the like. Another thing you must understand is that they (as a band) have lead two separate and inherently different lives. First, there was the Danzig era. Glenn Danzig, being their original front man and chief songwriter, helped gain them notoriety and a cult following which still exists today. After a few years and several albums, the group disbanded. Then, in the mid 90's, their bassist (Jerry Only) felt it was time to resurrect the band. By this time, Danzig was deeply immersed in a goth-metal career and had no desire to return. It is also said that he did not want to give up the rights to the Misfit's name and all of their old songs, so he fought the reformation, but lost. A new singer was found (Michale Graves), and this album was what resulted. People fail to recognize the genius of American Psycho, simply because it doesn't include Danzig. This fact has, in recent years, become an obsession of old-school Misfits fans. They choose to hate the band and everything they put out JUST BECAUSE of Danzig's absence. I will say that their old stuff was AWESOME, but this still infuriates me!! In order to function as a band, you must constantly change, grow, and become able to work with new ideas. Yes, this music is different than that of yesteryear, and NO, Graves is not the same as Danzig. But just think about what the Misfits might be like today if they had kept the original line-up, and sounded just like they did in 1982. Seriously, how many times could you rewrite and recycle classics such as We are 138 and Teenagers from Mars? Jerry Only and Doyle have done a wonderful job keeping this band alive, and making the songs of new just as good (if not better) than the songs of old. American Psycho is a great album, I enjoy it every time I listen to it, and I hope the Misfits stay in the "horror business". As for those of you still stuck in the shadow of Glenn Danzig-buy this album and find out what you're missing.
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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Danzig is not in the Misfits anymore....deal with it., August 8, 2005
I can't believe alot of the B.S. I'm reading here about how that ego maniac Glen "was the misfits". Glen had a great voice, but lousy personality.
The 'Fits with Graves on vocals is the tightest sounding they ever were, and it's not just because of the production. Glen was just a front man, they come and go. If you're that bitter about it, he did release a number of cds on his own that you can go sing the praises of. Instead of bashing a really great cd because the band you loved as a kid 2o years ago moved on with their lives, and released a really great CD without their old singer.
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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Better than it is given credit for, January 20, 2004
"American Psycho" introduced the "new" version of the Misfits which included original bassist Jerry Only, longtime guitarist Doyle, and new members drummer Dr. Chud and singer Michale Graves. Graves' voice bears a stunning resemblance to that of Glenn Danzig's, but the band as a whole suffers without Danzig's writing and musical talents. However, "American Psycho" is much better than it is given credit for by longtime fans. The album is chock full of catchy hooks and B-grade horror movie lyrics, and the rhythm section of the band has grown and Graves' voice sounds fantastic. Standout tracks include the title track, "From Hell They Came", "Mars Attacks", "Hate the Living, Love the Dead", and the excellent "Dig Up Her Bones". All in all, longtime fans may not dig "American Psycho" or any of the newer material bearing the Misfits name, but all together this is a solid album.
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