Drowning Pool-Step Up-10/10-The return of Drowning Pool,with their second recording after the death of Dave Williams 2 years ago,this track is amazing,the new vocalist-Jason "Gong" Jones,is a worthy addition to the band-look out for there 2nd album 'Desentized' this year....

Puddle of Mudd-Bleed-8/10-This track(from the sound of it) has come from a "Life on Display" recording session,a great track,but doesnt't have that buzz to it,like the other tracks on this CD does

Nickelback-Slow Motion-10/10-Now I know,Nickelback have plenty of critisim(I think they are okay),this track is actually pretty damn good,a good heavy(ish) song

Queens of the Stone Age-Never Say Never-9/10-Before this track,I heard little QOTSA(tracks such as Millionaire,and the single's),I also found out that this track is a B-Side from 1999,this is not bad at all,a very good offering....

Seether feat. Amy Lee-Broken-10/10-Now we are getting to the good stuff...the original version,on there debut CD-was a great song,I thought it couldn't get any better-how wrong was I-in comes Evanescence singer Amy Lee-with a fantastic contribution,so emotional,so soothing,just fantastic!

Smile Empty Soul-Finding Myself-9/10-Now I admit,I had never ever heard a SES before this,I thought they would be some metal offering that everyone hates,but suprising,this is a great acoustic track,which is just a tad below the Broken song-it terms of quality

Chevelle-Still Running-9/10-Again,I had only heard 1 Chevelle song before this(from the Daredevil CD),which was pretty good(not fantastic)but this is much better-one of the hardest songs on the whole CD,but don't let that put you off

Damageplan feat. Jerry Cantrell-Ashes to Ashes-8/10-well....Intresting one this-I like some heavy stuff,but this was okay,well above average,a track which all the heavy metal lovers will like,but there are some better tracks on here-I am not saying this is rubbish-I like it loads-I prefer others on here

Seether-Sold Me-10/10-Back again eh? think you are gonna get tired of them,think again,this Older track,from a recording in the 90's(when Seether were originally called Saron Gas)is a fantastic addition to this CD-who cares if they appear twice eh?

Edgewater-Eyes Wired Shut-10/10-Like Evanescence on the Daredevil CD,I think Edgewater will make it big,this song which will be the 1st single from their debut release 'South of Sideways' will draw in many fans,like Evanescence did with "Bring Me To Life"

Finger Eleven-Slow Chemical-10/10-A track taken from the Canadian release of WWE Forceable Entry,where the track is currently being used for WWE Wrestler Kane-this song is really good,but I've heard it many times before

Ben Moody feat Jason Miller and Jason Jones-End has Come-10/10-Ex-Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody joins with Godhead vocalist Jason Miller, and new Drowning Pool singer Jason Jones for a great track,a prefect track for the CD

Strata-Piece by Piece-10/10-A brand new band-with a fantastic track "Piece by Piece" is a combo of heavy rock,screaming a slow melodies-intresting....

Hatebreed-Bound to Violence-8/10-A B-Side track makes its way to this CD,to be honest I don't think this is rightly to put here,maybe a different track-I like the song,but it somewhere else

Seven Wiser-Sick-10/10-A Brand-new band with a fantastic track,nothing much to say except-I can't wait for the album from these guys

Submursed-Complicated-10/10-The Creed guitarist produced the album,which I think is pretty clever,this track is fantastic too

Atomship-Time for People-9/10-A pretty strange,but great song from again-a new band from Wind-up records,I'm looking forward to these guys album

Mark Collie-In Time-8/10-A strange way to end the CD,but it is a slow acoustic track,which I bet will be on the movie

that is my review,hope it will be usefull to you....

Andy


Another stellar soundtrack from Wind-Up   March 26, 2004
 15 out of 16 found this review helpful

In tradition with the "Daredevil" soundtrack, the "Punisher" soundtrack contains a wide variety of bands and styles of rock. Nineteen tracks deep, this collection does a great job at showcasing some excellent new bands (Strata, Edgewater) and giving some old material new life (Seether & Amy Lee). Obviously, there are some throwaway tracks, just like any soundtrack. The Nickelback & Puddle Of Mudd songs are average at best and not really worth more than one listen, and the new Drowning Pool (Jason Jones replacing deceased singer David Williams) is even more corny than ever before. But all is not lost, because some of the best bands out today have put in some of their best new and/or unreleased material. Queens of the Stone Age deliver a superb "Rated-R" b-side 'Never Say Never', while the guys in Damageplan collaborate with Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell, creating a song that is better than anything that appears on Damageplan's debut album. Chevelle go a bit darker with their new track "Still Running," Trapt give us a song that is a little more subtle and textured than what is on their debut album with "Lost In A Portrait" while Smile Empty Soul get acoustic with "Finding Myself," a song that would fit in just fine with their debut album. Finger Eleven's song "Slow Chemical," which appeared on some WWF collection a few years ago, sounds better at home here. Seether make two appearances here, one with a brand new song "Sold Me" and a re-working of "Broken," which features new string arrangements and guest vocals, courtesy of Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee (who just happens to be dating Shaun Morgan, singer of Seether). This serves as the highlight of the album. The original version (in my opinion) was the best song from Seether's 'Disclaimer' album and it sounds ever better here. The "fallen" Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody makes a worthy debut with Drowning Pool frontman Jason Jones & Godhead frontman Jason Miller on "The End Has Come," which bears shades of Evanescence (as fronted by a male) and some classic hard-rock influences. Strata make their debut here with "Piece By Piece," I saw them live (with Trapt/Smile Empty Soul/Finger Eleven -- kinda cool how they all appear on this soundtrack) recently and they were incredible for a band who were on their first major tour. Their debut CD (coming July 13th) will definitely be worth checking out. Overall, it's a great CD. I'm sure it will please a lot of people and you definitely get the bang for your buck.


Heavy Rockin' Soundtrack to a Solid Action Movie   September 13, 2004
 12 out of 13 found this review helpful

"The Punisher" soundtrack is almost exactly like the movie. It has a great start, keeps a good pace throughout, and ends with a bang and a hush. "Step Up" starts off this album with all of the explosiveness that Frank Castle personifies in the flick. Songs by established rockers like Puddle of Mudd, Trapt, and Seether set the tone for the rest of the album. If you really like modern hard rock(I see some of the kiddies call it Nu Metal), then this album will suffice. I'm from the old heavy metal/hair band days of Metallica, Motley Crue and Def Leppard, but I really enjoy some of the new stuff these bands like Drowning Pool and Edgewater are putting out.

Of course there is the token song performed by a band and "Amy Lee of Evanescence." Personally, I feel that she and her band are about to suffer the consequences of major overkill. Also, if you purchased the "Daredevil" soundtrack, you'll find that many of the same artists appear on it and this album. Anyway, don't let that deter you from buying this album. To put it in layman's terms, "It totally rocks, man!"

Also, "In Time" is a sweet treat from Mark Collie. You might remember him from his days as a future breakout artist in country music with songs like "Even The Man In The Moon Is Cryin'." Unfortunately, he did his own thing, got seriously ill, and Nashville didn't place much emphasis on him anymore. He's a great artist that deserves way more than he's received. Glad to see him on this album, even though the young'uns might not like his style because he doesn't growl the lyrics.

Get this one, you'll like it.


Great Soundtrack   May 2, 2004
 9 out of 18 found this review helpful

One of the best CDs I have purchased. Song by song:

1. Drowning Pool: Step Up- Pretty cool song, even though I
don't like their ways. Gets
you pumped up.
2. Puddle of Mudd: Bleed- Cruddy band, don't listen to this
absolute Nirvana wanna-be CRAP!
3. Nickelback: Slow Motion- Very good song.
4. Queens of the Stone Age: Never Say Never- Crap. Horrible
lyrics! Hehe.

5.Seether feat. Amy Lee: Broken- Better than original version.
(...). (...)
(...).
6. Smile Empty Soul: Finding Myself- Very good. Well-produced.
7. Trapt: Lost in a Portrait- Good song. Would have been very
good, if it had been a little bit
shorter.
8. Chevelle: Still Running- This song is beyond. This is
one of the coolest songs ever.
The best song on this soundtrack
of course. Turn your CD Player up
for this one! AWESOME!
9. Damageplan feat. Jerry Cantrell: Ashes to Ashes- Sort of
Boring. Not bad or good, just decent...
10. Seether: Sold Me- Very cool song... although maybe Amy Lee
should have helped them on this one too.=)
11. Edgewater: Eyes Wired Shut- Great song. Maybe one of the most
well-produced songs ever.
12. Finger Eleven: Slow Chemical- I thought that since this
is Kane's song, it was going to be cruddy...
but turns out to be a good song, although
only after the first verses...
13. BM feat. JM & J"G"J: The End Has Come: Decent.
Bad producing?
14. Strata: Piece by Piece- Strata is my fav. band. Listen to
them! This isn't their best
song by far, but still good.
15. Hatebreed: Bound to Violence- Pretty good music. I don't
like their 'violent' ways, but
you may.
16. Seven Wiser: Sick- Same with BM JM JGJ, cept more on the
suckier side.
17. Submerged: Complicated- Good song. Doesn't try to be too
much.

18. Atomship: Time for People- Decent listen. But the same
goes with it as with PoM & HB,
I dislike their ways.
19. Mark Collie: In Time- Wow, after hearing all this rock, we
come to this. Decent listen, but I
don't like the mood.

Get this soundtrack. I did this review because I didn't want you
to be turned away by all those reviews puting it as decent. Get it.
Also, if you liked Strata, go to Stratadirect.com. They have around 20 studio produced songs so far. Listen to "the panic" first. Their "the panic" music video is coming I think late May and their first 'major' album will be released July 13th.
=)


A gotta-have for rabid rock fans!   September 29, 2004
 9 out of 11 found this review helpful

The Punisher Soundtrack takes a wee bit of getting used to, but after a while, you realize these songs are really kick-ass. There isn't a song on here I'm disappointed with. I'd just like to point out to the guy who brought up the fact that it featured WWE songs that the album actually has 4 WWE tracks instead of 3. The other is Seether's "Sold Me" which was the theme for the 2004 Bad Blood PPV.

Now, here's a track-by-track review:

Step Up is a good opener for the album and is a perfect example of the violent nature of the film itself! Play it at parties! 10/10

Bleed isn't really my cup of tea, but it's pretty solid too. I don't have any problem with Puddle of Mudd and the melodies themselves are excellent. 8/10

Slow Motion proves that Nickelback is as solid as any American band on the market. I like the opening guitar riffs and the lyrics, like most of Nickelback's, have intriguing references. 7/10

Never Say Never has one of the best beats on the album and it's good even if you aren't a fan of heavy metal. But the lyrics are just rotten. 8/10

Broken opens the door for the emotional side of the album. This is likely the one song on the album that fans of no particular genre of music are going to recognize. I like Seether, I like Amy Lee. The music is good. I'm satisfied. 10/10

Finding Myself is, again, another emotional track. Drumming of any sort is non-existant in this song, but the lyrical content alone makes it a worthwhile listen. 8/10

Lost in a Portrait is a good song for Trapt of "Headstrong" fame. I have the Trapt CD as well, and there are easy comparisons between Lost in a Portrait and all the others. There is a heavy metaphor quality in the lyrical content which is always a plus. 10/10

Still Running could have been a little better, but it's enough to give Chevelle a good name. The song blends in with the other generic tracks on here so it's a good filler. No offence to Chevelle, they haven't been around long. 6/10

Ashes to Ashes is one of my favorites. Damageplan always has a good hate-driven track with tons of testocerone. I like the beats, I like the melodies, I like the singing, I like the lyrics. Again, I'm satisfied. 10/10

Sold Me gives us a look at Seether without the weary backing of Amy Lee. In this song, he's a lot angrier and a lot more violent. It's a good role for him, and like the weight the song carries. It really is heavy metal! 9/10

Eyes Wired Shut gives us a first taste of a brand new grunge band named Edgewater. They are good though I do have a bit of beef with how the song starts. The drumming is a tiny bit offkey when the song picks up in case you didn't really notice it. But from then on, it's great! I give it a 9 just for that minor flaw only. 9/10

Slow Chemical - My absolute favorite! My God, this song kicks ass! Kane is my favorite WWE superstar and this is my favorite song ever! I love it to death! 10/10

The End Has Come - Fantastic mood put in there. The guitar riffs are refreshing and new. All I can say this is the best thing that Ben Moody has done since leaving Evanescence. Sorry Amy, I think you're better off alone. 10/10

Piece by Piece - I like it. The lead singer of Strata does sound a wee bit like a girl though upon first listen. This eerily resembles "Enigma" from the Trapt CD because of its mood and lyrical concept. 7/10

Bound to Violence - Hatebreed has that sinister growl not seen since the days of the old school Metallica. It is by no means a down to earth track, and that makes it good. It is by far the most violent song on here. Heck, the word violence is even in its name for Pete's sake! A real good listen. 9/10

Sick - Excellent start-up beats. I like the background of this song and the high-pitched singing within the chorus is a great touch. I like to think of Seven Wiser as a cross between Judas Priest and Sevendust. That's a spicy meatball! 10/10

Complicated - The sad thing is everytime I mention that I like that song, "Complicated," people think I'm taling about Avril Lavigne (ugh). The song isn't heavy enough for me, but the lyrics along with the lead singer's voice are enough to fit the bill. 6/10

Time For People - This reminds me of a revolutionary war and peacetime ballad. Atomship is a really good band and this is indeed a plausible attempt. 7/10

In Time - This song has been bashed by critics more times than you can shake a stick at. Personally, if this film had more of a Western Flavor, then this may have been appropriate. But it does add that "thrill of the kill" tone to it. I'm really not sure what to make of it. 5/10

The CD is better than the movie!