Slipknot: All Hope Is Gone - 8/26
08-20-08, 12:19 PM
#1
DVD Talk Legend
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Behind the Orange Curtain
Posts: 20,085
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes
on
7 Posts
Slipknot: All Hope Is Gone - 8/26
So... I guess this is where we can continue to discuss the new album.
I don't quite know why macnorton was suspended, but talking about having heard an album early and posting links where to get it are 2 different things. I have heard this album. It's much better than Vol. 3 and incredibly brutal. I've been a fan of Slipknot since their debut release and have purchased all of their cds to date. I plan on purchasing this one as well. Downloading and album leaks are a fact of life at this point. Even the artists accept it, much as they don't like it. I agree that posting links, and fielding pm requests to get it, are not cool. However, this is a thread to discuss the album in question. That's like telling someone who saw a film early (whether it be by bootleg or press screening) that they aren't allowed to voice their opinion because the release date hasn't come yet. Sorry for the thread rant/takeover, just trying to make a point.
I don't quite know why macnorton was suspended, but talking about having heard an album early and posting links where to get it are 2 different things. I have heard this album. It's much better than Vol. 3 and incredibly brutal. I've been a fan of Slipknot since their debut release and have purchased all of their cds to date. I plan on purchasing this one as well. Downloading and album leaks are a fact of life at this point. Even the artists accept it, much as they don't like it. I agree that posting links, and fielding pm requests to get it, are not cool. However, this is a thread to discuss the album in question. That's like telling someone who saw a film early (whether it be by bootleg or press screening) that they aren't allowed to voice their opinion because the release date hasn't come yet. Sorry for the thread rant/takeover, just trying to make a point.
08-20-08, 01:56 PM
#4
DVD Talk Legend
Yeah...The admins say that it is clear..but when I read the FAQ, What macnorton I don't think was against the rules?
08-21-08, 06:03 AM
#5
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
It wasn't so much a leak as idiotic distribution. It was released yesterday in Japan. Did the record company not think it would be posted immediately? It should have been released in the US on the same day. Love what I've heard so far and will be picking up the special edition next week.
08-25-08, 01:11 PM
#8
Being a huge fan from the beginning i was rather dissapointed by Vol 3. It just didnt feel like Slipknot, it felt like Stone Sour. This one doesnt feel like a old Slipknot, but it definantly feels like Slipknot. Cory's songs have always had alot to do with his life, and its easy to see where he was at in the self titled and Iowa. However Vol 3 just felt like he didnt have anything to say. He now has some inspiration that actually shows in this release. Gehenna is by and far my favorite and its very diffrent sound for them, especially with the way he sings. Its nice to have sid back on the tables as he really didnt have that much in vol 3. Hope they come near jacksonville once they finish the current tour so i can check them out.
08-26-08, 11:55 AM
#9
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Northern New Jersey...or as we say it "Sopranos Country USA"
Posts: 3,905
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My apologies to everyone for getting the first thread locked. That was not my intention and I should have prefaced my comment.
But it is release day, I have my own copy and it is pretty awesome. I personally enjoyed Volume 3 more than any other Slipknot album. However, comparing the two (the new one and Volume 3) is pointless since they two are drastically different. Each should be able to stand on it's own merits. This is a giant step for the band and I hope they can make another album.
But it is release day, I have my own copy and it is pretty awesome. I personally enjoyed Volume 3 more than any other Slipknot album. However, comparing the two (the new one and Volume 3) is pointless since they two are drastically different. Each should be able to stand on it's own merits. This is a giant step for the band and I hope they can make another album.
08-26-08, 01:37 PM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 483
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just a heads up if you are going to get the cd/dvd set at Best Buy. The ad has it listed for 16.99 but it is listed as 13.99 online. I'm not sure how it is marked in the store but I paid online and did an instore pickup for it just in case.
08-26-08, 08:16 PM
#13
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Just a heads up if you are going to get the cd/dvd set at Best Buy. The ad has it listed for 16.99 but it is listed as 13.99 online. I'm not sure how it is marked in the store but I paid online and did an instore pickup for it just in case.
08-26-08, 09:14 PM
#14
DVD Talk Legend
In case anyone wants to listen to the album before buying:
http://spinner.aol.com/artists/new-r...?defaultTab=11
This album is miles ahead of the last one, which I didn't like at all.
http://spinner.aol.com/artists/new-r...?defaultTab=11
This album is miles ahead of the last one, which I didn't like at all.
08-26-08, 10:23 PM
#15
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Thanks for the link! I'm not a Slipknot fan by any means but after catching them live earlier this month at the Rockstar Energy Festival, I might just become one.
08-27-08, 12:54 PM
#16
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
I've listened to this album quiet a few times, and I think it's probably the best one they've put out. Love the riff that comes in about half way through Vendetta (it reminds my of LOA).
08-27-08, 10:31 PM
#17
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Papillion, NE!
Posts: 2,342
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I know each album stands on it's own. But I feel this is Slipknot's most wish washy album. For every good song ("Gematria", "Sulfur", "Psychosocial" and "Gehenna") this Cd has it has too many Stone Sour songs ("Snuff", Dead Memories", ect). I hate comparing knot to SS, but I think Coey hasn't separated this too enough. I like "Dead Memories" as a song but not a Slipknot song.
Everyone is saying this is eavy. I feel as it's metal but not heavy (that's resered for my boys in All Shall Perish's new album).
I will continue to spin it, so maybe it'll grow on me. But Im a little disappointed.
Gade: ** 1/2 out of *****
Everyone is saying this is eavy. I feel as it's metal but not heavy (that's resered for my boys in All Shall Perish's new album).
I will continue to spin it, so maybe it'll grow on me. But Im a little disappointed.
Gade: ** 1/2 out of *****
08-28-08, 02:16 AM
#18
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: san diego
Posts: 802
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I know each album stands on it's own. But I feel this is Slipknot's most wish washy album. For every good song ("Gematria", "Sulfur", "Psychosocial" and "Gehenna") this Cd has it has too many Stone Sour songs ("Snuff", Dead Memories", ect). I hate comparing knot to SS, but I think Coey hasn't separated this too enough. I like "Dead Memories" as a song but not a Slipknot song.
Everyone is saying this is eavy. I feel as it's metal but not heavy (that's resered for my boys in All Shall Perish's new album).
I will continue to spin it, so maybe it'll grow on me. But Im a little disappointed.
Gade: ** 1/2 out of *****
Everyone is saying this is eavy. I feel as it's metal but not heavy (that's resered for my boys in All Shall Perish's new album).
I will continue to spin it, so maybe it'll grow on me. But Im a little disappointed.
Gade: ** 1/2 out of *****
the bonus dvd is not worth the extra seven bucks.. its 35 minutes of the making of the cd.. but theres really no insite on any of the tracks, they really don't talk.
08-28-08, 05:48 PM
#19
DVD Talk Legend
09-03-08, 02:10 PM
#20
DVD Talk Hero
Yay to real music!@!!
Hard rock enigma SLIPKNOT have once again made history. The band's fourth album, "All Hope Is Gone", has claimed the coveted #1 debut slot on Billboard's Top 200 chart, after an extraordinary SoundScan recount. The album was initially announced today as a #2 debut, a mere 13 units behind THE GAME's #1 debut, marking the closest margin in SoundScan history. The chart positions resulted from a reported 238,272 copies of "All Hope Is Gone" its first week in stores, while THE GAME's "LAX" reported 238,285. With such an unprecedented margin, Roadrunner Records and WEA requested an historic recount. SoundScan obliged and chart positions have been reversed, with SLIPKNOT claiming #1 and a new margin of 1134 albums. Final recount numbers are 239,516 for "All Hope Is Gone" and 238,382 for "LAX" sold during first week of release. This marks a landmark achievement for SLIPKNOT and Roadrunner.
SLIPKNOT has seen similar outstanding first week sales worldwide, with #1 debuts in Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland, New Zealand, Sweden and Switzerland, #2 in Belgium, France, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom, and a #3 debut in Norway.
In addition, SLIPKNOT has been nominated for their first MTV Video Music Award in the "Best Rock Video" category for the album's first single, the melodically metallic "Psychosocial". Premiered on FNMTV in July and then later added to regular rotation at MTV and MTV2, the video saw over 80 spins on the channels and has an excellent chance at taking home an award on September 7.
SLIPKNOT has seen similar outstanding first week sales worldwide, with #1 debuts in Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland, New Zealand, Sweden and Switzerland, #2 in Belgium, France, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom, and a #3 debut in Norway.
In addition, SLIPKNOT has been nominated for their first MTV Video Music Award in the "Best Rock Video" category for the album's first single, the melodically metallic "Psychosocial". Premiered on FNMTV in July and then later added to regular rotation at MTV and MTV2, the video saw over 80 spins on the channels and has an excellent chance at taking home an award on September 7.
09-03-08, 02:21 PM
#21
DVD Talk Legend
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Behind the Orange Curtain
Posts: 20,085
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes
on
7 Posts
Goddamn. I can't believe they lost by 13 copies, contested it, and won by only 1100+! That's incredible. Glad to see them triumph over another crappy rap album.
09-03-08, 03:28 PM
#22
DVD Talk Hero
agreed. Seems like this is the year for metal getting in the top 10, Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet For My Vallentine, Disturbed and now this. in 2 weeks, i am almost sure Metallica.
09-03-08, 05:25 PM
#23
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 851
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
+1 for you. All Shall Perish's "Price of Existence" is one of the most melodically intricate and brutal albums I've listened it. Its so heavy yet so clean. That album has been going in my ears for two weeks now. Awesome metal album.
09-03-08, 05:37 PM
#24
DVD Talk Hero
full album is streaming Here on their myspace parge.
09-03-08, 08:12 PM
#25
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 851
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
their new album is even better. Hell as of now i have 'awaken the dreamers' as my album of the year pick
full album is streaming Here on their myspace parge.
full album is streaming Here on their myspace parge.
Awaken the Dreamers is AWESOME!! Thanks for the link. I will definitely picking this up on the 16th. I usually don't REALLY dig into death metal (if you call this death metal) but they are so good. I don't wanna run off topic in this thread, so, if you all would care to join me, I've created a metal thread on the front page.
