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3.0 out of 5 stars It's Heavy, But I Don't Necessarily Understand The Hype, November 22, 2007

By	Shogun (TheCityThatNeverSleeps, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Cleansing (Audio CD)

Suicide Silence are the latest band to throw their hat into the ever-growing death-metal/hardcore hybrid genre that has been gaining such popularity over the last few years. Their Century Media debut "The Cleansing" is as heavy as they come, but many who have been hearing the hype about this band (myself included) will probably be left wondering why this is getting such attention.

So to address the positives on the record. "The Cleansing" is probably as heavy a record as you're going to hear anywhere. The vocals adhere to strict deathmetal philosophy, so there are plenty of high pitched shrieks balanced with a good deal of guttural growls. Listeners who hate metal bands coming out and trying to sing epic-melodic choruses or tying the music down with insatiable hooks won't find any of that here. The musicians backing the band are extremely proficient. The guitar riffs are razor sharp and never off cue, and coupled with the excellent drumming it's easy to see why many regard the band so highly. There's no sacrifice of intensity found throughout the record at all, so if you are looking for an album that is going to hit hard from start to finish "The Cleansing" definitely holds that quality.

However there's just something about this one that doesn't really click. Suicide Silence aren't innovative in anyway at all. Now granted there are very few bands out there right now who can honestly say they are doing their own thing and not taking cues from anyone, but there's nothing remotely special about this sound. Considering there are numerous bands at this very moment playing this exact same style (anyone familiar with Animosity, Despised Icon or Job For A Cowboy is probably well aware of that) and a handful that are doing it a lot better (namely All Shall Perish and Embrace The End) it begs the question, what's so special here? Maybe it's the intensity, but a record can't be carried on that alone.

A big problem with "The Cleansing" is that it is very monotonous. Now granted this isn't necessarily the most innovative genre on the planet, it mostly come downs to how heavy a band can be, but it's nice to feel like one is hearing an album that has different layers. Unfortunately this record doesn't seem to have that. It's almost guaranteed that 4 or 5 tracks in the listener is going to feel like he or she has heard everything the band really has to offer. And the bad thing is they have. It would have been nice to see the band change things up a little bit here and there, and even experiment some, but unfortunately Suicide Silence doesn't.

Bottom line: If deathcore is your thing, you'll probably be pleased with Suicide Silence. However if you're looking for music that goes above and beyond the calling of what most other musicians are doing, "The Cleansing" isn't going to fill that void.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Brutal, but boring, November 16, 2008

By	Walter Negrelli - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Cleansing (Audio CD)

It seems like most of the low reviews are biased. Its hard to give an unbiased rating on a hardcore album if you don't like hardcore. I enjoyed this album very much. Very brutal, great vocals. Bludgeoned to Death is my favorite track right now. The reason I didn't give 5 stars is because there is not much variation on this cd. It does get a little dull listening to the album in one sitting. However if I put the ipod on random and Suicide Silence comes on, I like it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Brutal stuff, August 6, 2008

By	devilspider13 "devilspider13" - See all my reviews

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If you want an album that will basically punch you in the teeth, with lyrics that are just as brutal, this is for you. I didn't like these guys at first, but after a listen or two, I got hooked. The band's name gives you exactly what they're all about. Mitch has some amazing range, going from the scream to the growl. Definitely a favorite of mine.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amalgamation Of All Things Heavy
Suicide Silence, a extreme metal band from Riverside, CA, is a very polarizing band. Metal fans either love them, and will defend them to the death, or hate them and think they... Read more

Published 14 days ago by Patrick F.

4.0 out of 5 stars I -should- love this album, but I don't.
Suicide Silence is a curious band. If you piece it together they should be one of the best bands on the scene. Read more

Published 16 days ago by Zach Gates

1.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS SH** THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DESTROYING TRUE METAL!
This is bollocks and all that is destroying true metal. Kids if i see you wearing a suicide silence t shirt i will give your mother a Cleveland Steamer!

Published 1 month ago by PSYCHEDELIC FIREMASTER

4.0 out of 5 stars Bringing back the Headbang!
How some people give this 1 star is beyond me? This bands intensity alone is worth 3 stars. Yeah might not be as techy as some would like, but i dont think it was there intention... Read more

Published 1 month ago by J. Thomas

1.0 out of 5 stars Wow.....this sucks
Garbage, this is absolute trash, I cannot believe these guys have a record deal with an amazing label like Century Media!! Read more

Published 2 months ago by Damion Fraustt

5.0 out of 5 stars 3 Stars? WTF?
This is purely vicious music; it's music to burn churches, bomb cities and claw your own brain out to. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Prosthetics1209

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst piece of crap ever. Terrible.
Oh my[...]god. Why would anyone ever listen to this. Sure it may be heavy and brutal, but who cares. It's so boring and so lame. Read more

Published 5 months ago by dpjm

5.0 out of 5 stars Now This is Death Metal
this cd is so heavy i love this kind of metal also download job for a cowboy it's pure uncutt death metal anway this cd is so powerful on my speakers i love every song on this... Read more

Published 8 months ago

1.0 out of 5 stars Suicide listening material...
I have to agree with Benjamin on this ocassion, the quality of the instruments and vocals is very generic, nothing original here apart from some really pathetic lyrics... Read more

Published 9 months ago by Mr. Re Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars BRUTALITY!
This album is what metal should be all about: BRUTALITY! This album is not about the band's political viewpoints, the same cliche messages of rebellion and anarchy, having track... Read more

Published 10 months ago by A. Morris

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