It's strange, they go from the great songwriting of Chamber Music to this, a fairly large step backwards to the days of the first album. It definitely feels like most of the "magic" is gone. There aren't many gems in this album, but at least a few songs are overall good (Fiend, Dark Days, One Step, Row Boat, Drove). One production quality failing I've noticed is that the two guitars are completely different types of distortion and tone, making them feel very uneven while listening through headphones.
Rating: 7
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Friday, March 11, 2011
Coal Chamber - Chamber Music [1999]
A thousand times better than their self-titled debut. The song writing is wonderfully refined and the production is better, though I don't agree with the type of guitar distortion. Songs don't over-stay their welcome, catchy writing, unique style, essentially gothic, and energetic. This is one of those albums that you feel more than listen. The lyrics strike the perfect balance between being direct and being obtuse. It may not be pushing the envelope, but it's consistently great all the way through.
Rating: 8
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Rating: 8
http://www.myspace.com/coalchambermusic
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