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Label: Winedark Records
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  69 reviews
Sales Rank: 68725
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 500003
UPC: 875955000029
EAN: 0875955000029
ASIN: B000B8QF6O
Release Date: October 11, 2005
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| Tracks:
| • | Hero | | • | Ugly | | • | Pieces | | • | Silence | | • | This Life | | • | Failure | | • | See and Believe | | • | The Last Song | | • | Desertion | | • | Never | | • | Shadows In Red |
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 Sevendust Deliver Another Exceptional Album, As Expected... October 12, 2005
43 out of 46 found this review helpful
I love the fall. It's a time of change. Summer is over, all the obnoxious kids are back in school, the streets are empty, the weather is milder and more comfortable. All of these things make autumn my favorite season. One other reason to appreciate this time of year is Sevendust. Every fall (well, every other fall) I always can look forward to a new Sevendust release. Like clockwork, since their 1997 debut, the boys have never let us down. Every other year, releasing an incredible, original album that puts their competition to shame.
It's been a year of change for the band, and their fifth album is appropriately titled "Next." Aside from getting away from their neglectful label (TVT), they also had to endure the loss of founding guitarist, Clint Lowery (who left late last year to join his brother in Dark New Day). I'm sure I'm not the only one who was worried about Sevendust's future, afterall, this is, and always has been, a highly collaborative group, and Clint no doubt played a big part. One listen to "Next," however, and all worries and doubts are set aside. Sevendust are back, just as strong as before. As the opening track, "Hero," ripped through my speakers, a smile formed on my face. Sevendust are here to stay.
Clint's replacement, Sony Mayo, fits like a glove. You almost wouldn't notice there was a change in line-up. Mayo obviously has chemistry with the group. Aside from playing in groups like (hed)p.e. and Amen, he was an original member of Snot, a group that Sevendust came up with in the mid to late 90's. Mayo came into the group very quickly (within a month, they had confirmed him as Clint's replacement) and it's easy to see why. The chemistry is electrifying. This set of 11 songs easily fits in among Sevendust's best. Style-wise, it's a progression from 2003's "Seasons." It shares a lot of the same traits, but since it was self-produced, "Next" is a more down and dirty, grittier affair. Fans of the older material can rejoice, as this album combines the best of old with new, while still steering their style towards the future. Standouts on this record include the instant hits "Ugly" and "Pieces," the somber "This Life," and "Never," an effects heavy callback to the groups earlier efforts.
Personally, I can't wait to see these guys when they hit the road. This is undoubtedly an album that will sound even better performed live (which is what Sevendust are best at), and "The Last Song" just proves it. Take one listen to the chorus, and you can almost imagine being in the crowd at a Sevendust show. Overall, "Next" is a forceful, well-made album. The band sound just as great as before, it's like they never missed a step. The bonus DVD, which runs about 25 minutes basically brings everyone up to speed on what has happened to the group in the past year (although it's funny to note that Clint is never mentioned directly). "Next" is an album you won't want to miss. As for Sevendust, I raise my glass to you. You couldn't disappoint us -- even if you tried.
Another good Sevendust album. What did you expect? October 31, 2005
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
You have got to give props to this Georgia quartet. Since they debuted in 1997, they have consistently turned out one solid album after another, and only two years after their last album was released. Plus, even though they changed record labels and lost their original guitarist (Clint Lowery), they wrote, recorded, and released a new album in only two years time. To do this, Sevendust had to find a replacement guitarist (Sony Mayo), and even self-produce the album.
Sevendust sound as great as ever before, and the whole band is in fine form, here. Plus, Sony (who has played in bands like Amen and Snot) is such a good replacement, it's almost impossible to tell Clint left.
It turns out, that, in the past, the record labels had nixed Sevendust's attempts to write heavier music. But, since "Next" was self-produced and recorded without a major label breathing down their necks, the band members could essentially go nuts, and do/write whatever they wanted. The result was an album that's a mixed bag of songs. "Pieces" is possibly the heaviest song ever written by Sevendust, but a song like "Shadows In Red," which is an acoustic ballad with even a viola, shows off their softer, sensitive side. Other highlights include "This Life," which is a slow, gloomy power ballad which showcases Lajon's stellar vocals, whereas "The Last Song" features chunky, almost machine gun riffs. And, lastly, "Hero," and the lead single "Ugly," are instant hits.
"Next" is dragged down a little because some of the tunes (like the surging "Never") are a little too familiar, but that's a minor complaint when the songs sound this good!
The bonus DVD is a news recap of everything that has happened to Sevendust since their last album was released.
Sevendust had to do a lot in order to release this album, so it was somewhat of a surprise that "Next" was released this year. But it's not (or shouldn't be) a surprise that this is not just an album, but a good one, at that. As any real music fan would tell you, Sevendust have more than proven themselves as a very consistent and powerful heavy rock band who will seemingly never let down or disappoint their fans.
Strongest Song-For-Song Album to Date October 13, 2005
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
THE BAND: Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), Morgan Rose (drums), Sonny Mayo (guitar). Mayo replaces departed founding Sevendust member Clint Lowery (who went to perform with his brother's band 'Dark New Day'). Home town: Atlanta, Georgia.
THE DISC: Self-produced on Winedark label. 11 tracks clocking in at approximately 44 minutes. Liner notes: 4-page fold out including band pictures, lyrics and thank you's. 25 minute DVD on the flip side of the disc featuring band moments and behind the scenes recording of the album.
COMMENTS: "Next" is one of my top 5 favorite albums from 2005. As much as I've liked scattered songs and hits from previous releases, I love "Next" in it's entirety. There is absolutely no filler... this is the first 'complete' album I truly worship. Vince's trademark bass pounding is still there, but it's toned down. Witherspoon and bandmates are not solely relying on aggressive vocals and volume. Some songs are down-right melodic. It's toned down in the way that Metallica toned down their 1991 'Black' album - and it works. Topics include dealing with relationships, loneliness, and self awareness. I predict this release to have several songs hit the FM airwaves. Since Sevendust's first release in 1997, they've continued to push the envelope. While "Seasons" (2003) is/was poorly received and probably my least favorite album, I have a strong feeling "Next" will be just the opposite. The first hits are "Ugly" and "Pieces" and very deserving = great songs! Also check out the acoustic "Shadows In Red" complete with string arrangments; and "This Life" - the closest thing to a ballad Sevendust has ever done. Great disc.
 Meh December 21, 2005
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
Before you get all pissed because this is a negative review take the time to read it and consider some of the points here.. im bringing new points to the table i dont think others have. I've been a fan of Sevendust for as long as I can remember. All I can say about this album is that it is absolutely horrible compared to their previous work. Why do I think so? I think Clint leaving the band had 200% to do with it. For all you people who say they sound the same your nuts. All morgan does is scream like some crazy hardcore singer, rather than yell like he used to which made it fun rather than some kind of wannabe hardcore sound, his drum riffs are less groovy and more double kick oriented, and all his lines are f*** this f*** that. (I know its always been that way with him but not EVERY song) Rather annoying. Lajon still sings to his prime and he is in fact the key to the band because of his unique voice and ability to belt out and project like none other. No comments there on him fantastic job. The bass and other guitar.. well these guys pretty much do the same thing they've been doing so I cant say too much there. Last but not least..... the new guy. He's OK but all this hype about him has got to stop. He doesnt hold crap to clint whatsoever. If you want proof go back and listen to all of clints solos in their previous CD's and DVD's. Clint gave them a unique sound. Be it the distortions he used, the riffs he played, just stuff like that. ALSO what alot of people fail to realize is that clint did ALOT of writing lyricially, which is why their lyrics now suck. I tried to get into this CD but its just not the same, and I dont know what the guys were thinking but I'm hoping they'll do some changing for the better, cause right now nothing sets them apart from the bland washover of nu-metal bands all over the country. I have enjoyed all their albums EVEN seasons which got pretty heated comments, but I just cant get into this one.
SEVENDUST is just BAD ASS my friends, thanks for another great album! October 12, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Just read Mr. Censored's review on here and he say's it all! I have listen to this album over and over agin 6 times now. I was worried like the rest when clint left the band, but his replacement has earned my respect he fits in. Especially someone as myself who likes playing my guitars simlar to the way clint does. I'm not disapointed one bit. Old sevendust mixed with new.
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