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| Chapter VII: Hope and Sorrow | 
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| Artist: Sevendust
Label: Asylum Records
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 14423
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 429692
UPC: 075597994513
EAN: 0075597994513
ASIN: B0013K1ALY
Release Date: April 1, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Awesome record April 3, 2008
I am probably going out on a limb here, but I have to say this might possibly be Sevendusts' best album. I like all their albums, though Seasons was not the strongest. Since Seasons though, they have put out three very good efforts, Next, Alpah, and now Chapter VII. I do not understand the negative comments here. Every track on the record does not sound alike, they have taken their sound in new directions, to mixed success with the electronica influence. I think they come up with some great lyrics(as usual), and some great riffs. All the players and LaJon seem to be at the top of their game on this effort. Finally, I do not think they are sellouts because they have guests Chris Daughtry, Mark Tremonti, and Miles Kennedy, those tracks really add a different feel to the whole thing. Standouts include "Inside", "Scapegoat", "Prodigal Son", "Walk Away", and the ballad "The Past." I think this album could draw new fans, and then get those new initiates interested in 7BROS older stuff, because its all great.
 Absolutely HORRIBLE! April 24, 2008
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As a fan of Sevendust I have to say that this is by far the worst album to date. This does not have any of Clint Lowery's input on it. Although I think the band is phenomenal...the song writing is just awful. There's the one or two tracks that show signs of life but other than that the album is painful. The guest appearances are not note worthy. If you want a good Sevendust album go buy Animosity or Seasons.
 Hope & Sorrow shakes things up a bit. June 2, 2008
I love everything Sevendust has ever done, and I loved the significant evolution that was heard on each of their first 3 albums. Since then, they've continued to put out quality metal, but it seems that they got stuck a few times in terms of direction. "Seasons" was an excellent album, but it didn't do much that "Animosity" hadn't already done. "Alpha" was also great (one of their heaviest), but it didn't do much that "Next" hadn't done. I prefer Sevendust when they're heavy, but I felt like "Next" and "Alpha" were slightly boring compared to earlier stuff...the songs weren't as diverse, and the chugging guitar riffs and the chorus vocals seemed a bit repetitive. Now we have "Hope and Sorrow," the band's 7th album. It's a breath of fresh air, because we see the band getting back to incorporating melody again. "Inside" is a great opening tune because it's very heavy and also it sounds like the Sevendust we know and love. "Enough" offers a fun guitar riff that breaks the cycle of the chugging guitar riffs from the last 2 albums. The first single, "Prodigal Son" is a very basic tune, but it's catchy groove will get stuck in your head almost immediately. "The Past" is a mellow tune featuring Chris Daughtry doing some guest singing, and while it isn't a very strong track, it's nice to see the band playing with this style again.
Overall, this is a typical sounding Sevendust record, and it represents their general sound quite nicely. It's certainly not the strongest album they've put out, but I'm glad they are back to experimenting with different styles again. I think if they had put out another album that sounded like "Next" or "Alpha" it wouldn't be enough to hold my attention with all the other albums coming out this year. Nice job, Sevendust!
The Best They've Done Since The Beginning June 5, 2008
This will be short and sweet: Just when you think one of your favorite bands is slowly slipping into the netherworld, they put out the most cohesive, kicking, melodic, streamlined CD in yearssssss. It's got the best of every element they're known for: stellar singing, great arrangements, killer drumming, just enough angst ridden screaming to raise your blood, great metal, great pop-rock/ballads, skillful lyrics......and Thank GOD Clint is back in the band....he was the missing ingredient (Sonny may be a better guitarist, but you get great playing, singing, and songwriting from Clint!) Geez, even the cover art is the best so far..... BUY THIS CD AND MAKE THIS BAND RISE TO LEVEL OF ALL THE OTHER ONES THAT HAVE OPENED FOR THEM!!!!!! They are kick@$$ aggression, energy, and sheer art all rolled into one.
Not the best from sevendust June 6, 2008
I think they make this cd to quickly. Alpha is a much better cd than this one. Best songs:inside,scapegoat and enough.
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