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Product Description
Brian Welch better known by his nickname Head, is one of the founding members of KoRn, a multi-platinum, Grammy award winning metal band and a major influence
in the rise of the heavy metal movement. While with KoRn, Head won two Grammy s and sold over 30 million albums to date. Head is a also a successful author and released a book in July 2007 through Harper Collins. The book, also titled Save Me From Myself , spent many weeks on the New York Times Best Sellers List.
The Debut Album, Save Me From Myself , is a testimony to Head s life, as he battled with drug addiction and leaving KoRn. The album features renown musicians such as
Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, Alice Cooper, David Bowie) and Josh Freese ( A Perfect Circle, Evanescence, Nine Inch Nails) and, was mixed by Ralph Patlan and Bob Clearmountain. Save Me From Myself is heavy, compelling and inspirational.

Album Description
Head's 2008 debut album, Save Me From Myself, is a testimony to Head's life, as he battled with drug addiction and leaving Korn. The album features renown musicians such as Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, Alice Cooper, David Bowie) and Josh Freese ( A Perfect Circle, Evanescence, Nine Inch Nails) and, was mixed by Ralph Patlan and Bob Clearmountain. Save Me From Myself is heavy, compelling and inspirational. It's a Rock 'N'Roll journey unlike any other!

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5 out of 5 stars

Welch wasn't joking when he said he expected to inspire people September 9, 2008
15 out of 15 found this review helpful

It's 2008, and by now just about everyone in tune with the rock world has heard of Brian "Head" Welch's change of lifestyle nearly three years ago. Welch left his hit band Korn behind because of personal reasons and was able to kick a drug addiction with the help of God and Christianity. He decided to continue with music of his own (with well-traveled Josh Freese on drums). Not quite succumbing to stereotypical Christian style, his songs have intensities ranging from spirituality to anger. They are actually edgier and darker than those of Korn. God had told him to let out his aggression, and that's precisely what he has done in his first solo attempt, Save Me from Myself. His autobiography of the same title is worth reading bearing in mind it came to fruition first and this album is a soundtrack of sorts, much like Nikki Sixx's Heroin Diaries. Reading the book and then listening to the music will provide a better understanding of the album's messages.

Save Me from Myself isn't preachy, though. It's a collection of stories and messages with regards to Welch's interactions with others and personal thoughts and habits. This might be an album that takes a few spins to truly appreciate, but even not having read the book it easily remains enjoyable. The layers of programming make a thorough sound and mesh well with the guitars, obviously Welch's bread and butter. Songs such as "Flush," "Re-Bel," and "Save Me from Myself" center on negativities like drugs, alcoholism, and depression. Songs such as "Die Religion Die," "Adonai," and "Washed by Blood" center on religion and Christianity. The lyrical composition is anything but lacking - it's arguably the strongest aspect, and rightfully so considering the genuine essence. There really isn't anything unimpressive, other than the vocals perhaps being slightly better than tolerable.

Brian "Head" Welch wasn't joking when he said he expected to inspire people.

5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional effort from a master! September 12, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

Too many listeners discredit and discount artists from the metal genre. You'll never see a nu-metal track nominated for an Oscar, and it's unlikely that you'll see an album win a Grammy for Album of the Year, but "Save Me From Myself" is proof that you can't just replace a guitarist in a successful band and expect the quality to remain consistent. There has been a definite letdown with Korn's last two albums, and while the remaining members have done a decent job with their own individual skill set, there's a reason why Korn was so amazing before Head left. His contribution cannot be overlooked, and his first solo album is proof that he has a lot left to offer.

No one will confuse these lyrics with pure poetry, but they're nothing to be ashamed of either. Head's message is positive and to the point yet he avoids being preachy. You won't feel like running outside and hugging a tree yet you'll be intrigued just enough to want more.

It's the music that makes a difference. These days it's far too simple to sound like everyone else, yet Head finds ways to express his thoughts in unique ways. This is the element now lacking from the efforts of his former colleagues, and it demonstrates how important it is to run on all five cylinders. Sure, we'd all love to heard JD belt out these lyrics, but that was then and this is now. I rate an album by how long it remains in the must-play rotation, and so far, this has withstood the test of time.

4 out of 5 stars

This answers the debate September 12, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

For several years the debate over why Korn wasn't as good as it used to be has been going on.

Ok, it WAS because Head left. This is the sound that's been missing from Korn.

While the sound is great, I think Welch's lyrics are lacking a bit. There are a couple of songs that preach a little, but most of them are based on his experiences. He's simply saying he hated his life until he found out it didn't have to be the way it was. Mostly good, but a few spots don't flow well.

Definately not the 'goody-goody' album some were expecting, this music rocks. It has the hard-core guitar that he built his reputation on, as well as great vocals. I won't say every song is great, I didn't like Loyalty or Flush much, but as a whole, Head's solo debut kicks.

Overall I love it and think it was worth the wait. I'm anxious to hear more from him as a solo artist.

1 out of 5 stars

The Emperor Wore No Clothes... November 7, 2008
3 out of 17 found this review helpful

I understand that since Head has found God we all want to love his book and his album as they are a testament to Gods grace, Heads new path, etc...

But there is one problem. They aren't good. His book sounds like it was written by a confused 5th grader. He contradicts himself constantly (I suppose in that respect it is Bible-esque) and his album is no better. It rambles along, struggling to figure out if it's being driven by a meth-head or a Bible-thumper. It certainly doesn't sound better than Korn, or even as good as Korn. Not by a long shot. To put it bluntly, it sucks, and the only reason anyone even pretends to like it is because it has the "Good God Badge" stuck all over it. Oh, and as for the lyrics? Yikes. Best not read those if you're looking to continue suffering under the delusion that this is a good album.

5 out of 5 stars

Supreme September 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This album is supreme metal. More supreme than a burrito supreme. More supreme than a Cutlass Supreme. Pure metal with a positive message. If you like Korn you should like this album. He brings messages like the downside of greed in "Money". He also touches on the man-made aspects of religion and how they are detrimental to the message of the cross in "Die Religion Die". I am thoroughly enjoying this metal masterpiece. I hope you do as well.

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