When you title a body of work “Evolution”, the subtext implies something of an anthropological nature or a systematic process of moving forward—in this case, a band. DISTURBED serves itself a tall order for its seventh album, “Evolution”, which vocalist David Draiman has reputedly cited as the band’s “Black Album”. If DISTURBED is to be remembered for anything as iconic and commercially successful as what METALLICA staked in 1991, that moment already passed in 2000 with “The Sickness”. Depending on your taste, such a claim is subjective if not outright pretentious.
Which is not to say artists shouldn’t seek to challenge themselves and grow; “Evolution” is more a buzzword in this case. The album gives DISTURBED the opportunity to vent its grief about the recent passing of contemporaries Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell and Vinnie Paul. While there are no cover tunes this time, though a live version of the group’s SIMON & GARFUNKEL “The Sound of Silence” cover featuring Myles Kennedy appears on the deluxe edition, the band reportedly dialed in to a lot of classic rock before recording “Evolution”. If this is true, the results are approximate at best.
“Are You Ready” is a catchy enough opener, floating on the trail of a purring synth pulse and Moyer‘s bass lobs. If you’re a fan of Draiman, you’ll immediately groove to his summons. Perhaps the song could’ve used a heavier blast on the choruses instead of the placidity checking them down, but DISTURBED loyalists will get their fill nonetheless.
Any classic rock feel to be grabbed from this album is had in doses, first with the hoisted march of “No More”. Here DISTURBED nabs licks from both the seventies and eighties, setting things off to a happy bob while predicting the ultimate demise of a politically bankrupt society. There’s a love for LYNYRD SKYNYRD blaring through the digi-skulk of “Stronger on Your Own”, scoring points for its positive message of self-empowerment, yet the song falls flat upon a suggestion of intensity that is never revealed.
The numerous soft touches on “Evolution” show DISTURBED‘s tender mercies, which can be both intriguing and disarming. Draiman sweeps most of the grit and gravel from his pipes on the ballads “A Reason to Fight”, “Already Gone” and “Hold On to Memories”, the latter ringing close to country turf. Dan Donegan decorates them with appealing acoustic spools and piano (a guest violinist appears on “Memories”), yet it’s up to the listener’s patience level if they can hang where DISTURBED is these days. For good measure, how about another mopey ballad on the deluxe edition, “Uninvited Guest”? Evolved or pale shade, you be the judge.
The James Bond knock behind the primary riffs on “In Another Time” begs MGM for a crack at opening theme honors to the 25th outing for 007, at the same dialing up the quartet’s own playbook from “The Sickness”. By the time the pedestrian proto-rocker “Saviour of Nothing” appears, though, a lagging feeling to this album lingers, despite Draiman‘s willful snarls.
His most pleasing tones manifest on “Watch You Burn”, hardly indicative of its implied nastiness; it’s much closer to eighties adult contemporary ala Dan Fogelberg with a minute rocker’s touch. “The Best Ones Lie” finally kicks up a fuss with some toothy riffs and Draiman dropping more “goddamns” than a heathen barfly on football Sunday. Yet the hopeful ruckus to “The Best Ones Lie” only shows up with Donegan‘s rowdy guitar solo, drifting into a listless gimp serving up the closing whisper of “Already Gone”.
Sorry, but a “Black Album” for this generation has yet to be made, though AVENGED SEVENFOLD is likelier to hit that mark than DISTURBED, which can at least be applauded for trying to shake up its sound. Unfortunately, the group’s path toward dynamism on “Evolution” is bogged more than blazed.
Fonte: Blabbermouth.net
Electraline 62033 Multipresa 3 posti 1 schuko + 2 bivalenti 10/16A-cavo 3 m, Spina Piccola 10A, Bianco, 3m
5,43 € (a partire da 15 Novembre 2024 10:12 GMT +01:00 - Altre informazioniProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Dunkwckore 5 Pack Assorbi Umidità Armadio, 80g Antiumidita Armadio, Igroscopico Prova d'Umidità, Deumidificatore Armadio Antimuffa Antiumidita Casa, Sacchetti Assorbi, Assorbiumidita Anti Umidità
Sto recuperando il prezzo.
(a partire da 15 Novembre 2024 19:29 GMT +01:00 - Altre informazioniProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Nuncas Drops Air Resort profumatore asciugatrice - 18g
6,83 € (a partire da 15 Novembre 2024 10:12 GMT +01:00 - Altre informazioniProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Bosch calendario avvento utensili manuali 2024, 33 pz. (set utens. cacciavite a cricchetto per bit, cacciaviti prec.; cacciavite per bit cric. corto; access.; cavatappi; custodia)
62,62 € (a partire da 15 Novembre 2024 19:29 GMT +01:00 - Altre informazioniProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Carhartt Berretto A Maglia Con Risvolto, Unisex - Adulto
17,99 € (a partire da 15 Novembre 2024 10:12 GMT +01:00 - Altre informazioniProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)LEIVESTE- Albero di Natale Artificiale Slim Folto 180 Verde con 780 Rami Realistici,Albero di Natale Alto e Stretto con Base in Metallo,Verde
39,99 € (a partire da 15 Novembre 2024 19:29 GMT +01:00 - Altre informazioniProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)OUILA Luce Armadio LED con Sensore di Movimento Luci Notturna 36 LED 4 Modalità Lampada Guardaroba Luce da Esposizione 1000mAh USB Ricaricabile Cucina, Scale, Corridoio, Garage - 23cm*2 Pezzi
19,98 € (a partire da 15 Novembre 2024 10:12 GMT +01:00 - Altre informazioniProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Faretto Led da Esterno Solare 4 Pezzi, 3 Modalità Fredda/Calda Luce Solare Led Esterno con Sensore di Movimento, 180 LEDs Faro Led Esterno con Pannello Solare, Impermeabile Lampada Solare per Giardino
Sto recuperando il prezzo.
(a partire da 15 Novembre 2024 10:12 GMT +01:00 - Altre informazioniProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)