Relentless Reckless Forever

I've been a massive COB fan since 2003 and came up on the classic first 4 original albums. That being said I also LOVE Bodoms later material especially this record Relentless wreckless Forever. I have never and will never understand why so many fans disregard this record. It opens up with track 1 not my funeral.... A super sick track with awesome riffs melodies and an amazing solo section. Next track shovel knockout...in my opinion one of Alexi's brightest moments throughout his epic career. The guitar riffs and solo are insane! I could go on and on and speak about ever track but I would just be saying the same stuff. There is killer playing, riffs and solos all over this entire record. I think its some of Alexi's best vocal work too. His vocal style matured on this record to where it would stay basically for the rest of his career. I will say that Was it worth it and northpole throw down both have cool parts within each song but they are 2 of the weaker tracks on any Bodom record. Other than that I think this record rocks and is a solid listen through and through

This is an album which is enjoyable on many levels. In the tradition of COB albums, it has a great mixture of both powerful melody and heaviness.It opens with a bang with "Not My Funeral", listening to which you won't be able to help but headbang from start to finish. A powerful chorus, and a great song, but the easiest to dismiss. For some reason, I have no desire to listen to this one over and over."Shovel Knockout" is my favorite track. It opens with speed and heaviness, but then it surprises us with gorgeous melody. This is the reason why Children of Bodom are my favorite band of recent times."Roundtrip to Hell and Back" induces a slower, softer sound. This one I find to be a lacking. There is little to hold my interest save the power of the opening riff, and it is a fairly boring song.Track 4 brings back speed and heaviness. This is a more addictive, tongue-in-cheek song. The riffs stay in my head all day. The combination of keyboards and guitars in the chorus is particularly powerful.The title song is another heavy one, but ironically another of the weaker songs in my opinion. Obviously, it's fantastic song, but in comparison to songs such as "Shovel knockout" and "Ugly" it just feels bland."Ugly" is my second favorite. The track opens with a chugging riff and then breaks into a melodic verse, accentuated by Warman's keyboards. The chorus is one of the best moments on the album, it has such a surprising sound that I can't get enough of.My initial reaction to "Cry of the Nihilist" was that it was the next "Follow the Reaper", but now I think it's a more mediocre COB track. The solo two thirds through is another highlight of the album. It packs so much power it will knock you off your feet."Was it Worth It" is a great melodic song, and another of my favorites. There are some fantastic riffs, and the chorus is wonderful. The song sticks out like a sore thumb in the COB library, but it it's versatility makes it one of their best."Northpole Throwdown" is the fastest, heaviest song on the album. I love it. Previous COB albums have ended with power, but this one ends with speed. People have complained about it being the shortest song, but why is that such an issue? Fast songs work much better that way. Short but sweet. It's like the album's exclamation mark.I can confidently recommend this album both to COB fans and outsiders (it's a great place to start). It's a fantastic metal album. The album manages to be entirely original and new, yet it still retains the classic sound of albums such as "Follow the Reaper" and "Hatebreeder" ("Blooddrunk" doesn't spring to mind at all.) 2011 is shaping up to be one hell of a year for metal!

昔のCOBサウンドを求めてももう過去のもので戻ることはないだろう。初期の作品は素晴らしいし、今でも愛聴しているが、今作も素晴らしい！！過去2作はあまり良くなかったが、自分たちのスタイルを残しながら常に前進している。IN FLAMESのアンダースが言っていたことと同様に、過去サウンドがすきなら過去の作品を聞いといてくれってことだろう。今までになくグルーヴィでrockしている。何かCOBではないように感じながらもお決まりのオーケストラヒットで否応なくCOBであることを再認識する！まさに「reroute to remain」賛否両論ある作品なのは理解できるけど、ミュージシャンとして成熟しながらヤンチャ小僧感も、たっぷりな「今のCOB」を正当に評価したい。

I purchased this album through cdspot and it arrived much quicker than expected (only a few days). Included was a hand written thank you note from cdspot (now that's unheard of) which was a pleasent surprise. I will be buying from cdspot in the future.As for the album, if you like Children of Bodom then you will love this album. It's one of their best and easily one of the best in the metal genre.The only regret I have is that I didn't buy this sooner!

CHILDREN OF BODOM…。 大好きなバンドなのですが…。 彼らに初めて触れたのがHATE CREW DEATHROLLでした。初めて聴いた時は衝撃的でした。その衝撃は初めてMASTER OF PUPPETSやRUST IN PEACEやREIGN IN BLOODといった作品を聴いた時と同じようなものでした。攻撃的に攻めるリフに乱舞するキーボード。1曲目から最後の曲まで全く隙のない素晴らしい出来です。そして過去の作品を遡って聴いていき更なる衝撃を受けたものでした。田舎暮らしで仕事もあり中々ライブ会場まで足を運べないのですが彼ら見たさにライブにも行ったものです。 ARE YOU DEAD YET?はHATE〜には及ばないものも楽しんで聴く事が出来ました。 そして問題作BLOODDRUNK。これにはびっくりしました。え?これがCHILDREN OF BODOM?どうしたの?全然良くないって感じでした。一回聴いて棚にしまってもう聴いてません。 そして目下の最新作である本作。これも一回聴いて棚にしまっていたけど久しぶりに聴いてみました。感想はオッ!カッコイイと思える瞬間がチラホラあるにはあるもののやっぱりイマヒトツな出来。う〜ん。彼らは初期の作品が凄すぎたせいもあり期待値は自然と高まってしまう。HATE〜みたいなものは期待してないけどHATE〜に迫るものを作ってほしいな。2,3,6,9はカッコイイと思える瞬間があり復活の兆しが見えるので次回作こそ起死回生となる一撃を期待したい。