Meshuggah - Obzen

[headwan]

In Awe, earbleed,nosebleed etc etc. What can i say about this album.The Crazy MFO are back, and this time is more intricate,simplified(yuh right) and not-so odd time signature tracks. They grew more mature from the previous Catch 33 which those Meshuggah hardcore fan can relate as their not so fav album or should i say experimental album.What appeal for me for this album is, the return of Tomas Haake the drum after being so lazy(i assume coz he himself admitted that he lazy to even practice in Terrorizer issue #168 ) to record their previous album with the programme DrumKit From Hell for Catch 33.

The track that is the ultimate manifestation of the above characteristics is their track 2 seven-minute Bleed. Bleed is arguably Meshuggah's best song to date IMO.Opening track officially sets the tone for the album, and Combustion does a memorable job in introducing the old-and-new Meshuggah sound that symbolizes obZen. Again, an aggressive Kidman delivers a dominating performance, guitarists Hagström and Thordendal absolutely shine, namely in the song's introduction and bridge, and Lövgren's rumbling bass perfectly complements madman Haake's machine-gun bass-snare-cymbal onslaught.

What makes obZen such a phenomenal listen is the fact that Meshuggah hinted at each of its past works - especially Destroy Erase Improve, Nothing, and I - while simultaneously adding new and exciting elements to their core sound, is both amazing and important. The album's seemingly streamlined, fluid sound is an impeccable quality, even with the polyrhythmic structure that define Meshuggah's sound, and obZen's songs flow into each other even better than the schisms that divided their 2005 LP while retaining their unique and distinct identities.

My last say for this album is that obZen is a thoroughly enjoyable and engaging record, and is without question an early contender for metal Album of the Year.

Album Rating- 9.5/10

Song Recommended For - Those who are into extreme music, who love to read the lyric rather just blabbing at how noisy metal music are

Not Recommended For - Those who making love(hahahah), girlfriends who think you should quit playing music and pay more attention to them.

 

[subversion]

these chaps never left; obZen is a different offering in light of Catch33; more, dare i say it, conforming. however a more challenging variation of obZen has to be Destroy, Erase, Improve. nevertheless, a fortifying release by the band.

 

[headwan]

thnx subby for the comment...yuh agreed with u regards of Destroy,Erase, Improve.......no meshuggah fan will deny thats the best album from them....Bravo

 

[subversion]

i also enjoy the Chaosphere materials...

 

[headwan]

chaosphere is also great but they lose some of their element from the latter album.....

 

[EugeneSmasher]

Metalheads who've never listened to Meshuggah are really missing out in my opinion. Truly a kickass band.

 

[bklk]

In Awe, earbleed,nosebleed etc etc. What can i say about this album.The Crazy MFO are back, and this time is more intricate,simplified(yuh right) and not-so odd time signature tracks. They grew more mature from the previous Catch 33 which those Meshuggah hardcore fan can relate as their not so fav album or should i say experimental album.What appeal for me for this album is, the return of Tomas Haake the drum after being so lazy(i assume coz he himself admitted that he lazy to even practice in Terrorizer issue #168 ) to record their previous album with the programme DrumKit From Hell for Catch 33.

The track that is the ultimate manifestation of the above characteristics is their track 2 seven-minute Bleed. Bleed is arguably Meshuggah's best song to date IMO.Opening track officially sets the tone for the album, and Combustion does a memorable job in introducing the old-and-new Meshuggah sound that symbolizes obZen. Again, an aggressive Kidman delivers a dominating performance, guitarists Hagström and Thordendal absolutely shine, namely in the song's introduction and bridge, and Lövgren's rumbling bass perfectly complements madman Haake's machine-gun bass-snare-cymbal onslaught.

What makes obZen such a phenomenal listen is the fact that Meshuggah hinted at each of its past works - especially Destroy Erase Improve, Nothing, and I - while simultaneously adding new and exciting elements to their core sound, is both amazing and important. The album's seemingly streamlined, fluid sound is an impeccable quality, even with the polyrhythmic structure that define Meshuggah's sound, and obZen's songs flow into each other even better than the schisms that divided their 2005 LP while retaining their unique and distinct identities.

My last say for this album is that obZen is a thoroughly enjoyable and engaging record, and is without question an early contender for metal Album of the Year.

Album Rating- 9.5/10

Song Recommended For - Those who are into extreme music, who love to read the lyric rather just blabbing at how noisy metal music are

Not Recommended For - Those who making love(hahahah), girlfriends who think you should quit playing music and pay more attention to them.

TWO THUMBS UP 10/10

 

[JaarVis.]

F***ing Awesome Band ! 10 Thumbs Up ! Including My Family Members And Me.5 ppl in all la.

 

[subversion]

it's a good release, no doubt, but it doesn't merit a full score.