Children Of Bodom - Blooddrunk

*Spitfire* · 03-03-2008, 05:46 PM

So after Bodom's last release "Are You Dead Yet?" I was pretty sure they were finished. The album just wasn't that good and it was progressing towards something I'm just not into. It wasn't very Bodom to me. They were tuned way to low and their songs lacked the overall energy Bodom has.

So when I heard about "Blooddrunk" I wasn't super excited. My other two favorite bands "Arch Enemy" and "Dark Tranquillity" both released one of their best albums last year. With that high I didn't want Bodom smashing me down so I went in not expecting much out of it.

It sounds like a hybrid of "Hate Crew Deathroll" and "Are You Dead Yet?" It gets very heavy in some parts but it keeps the overall speed and energy that Bodom has. The lyrics are still about kicking peoples asses and being an alcoholic. The whole premise of the album however is Alexi breaking his arm sometime last year.

So if you liked "Hate Crew" I think you'll enjoy this release. It's definitely worth a listen. Also they re-recorded "Tie My Rope" because Alexi himself said in a review that the original song sounds like crap. Personal recommendation is "Done With Everything Die For Nothing" it's my favorite song on the album, has the best display of musicianship, awesome chorus, and good riffs.

Also anyone whose interested Bodom are playing with In Flames and Megadeth on the Gigatour this year. The show I'm going to is May 18th. Also I'm seeing Iron Maiden on the 27th of May and the night after Arch Enemy with Dark Tranquillity. So if you interested in those bands check around the dates, it's the most metal month in history.

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*That Matt Guy* · 03-04-2008, 12:33 AM

yeah i've heard some of the songs off the new album and wasnt too impressed to be honest. the days of hatebreeder and follow the reaper are over.

*Spitfire* · 03-04-2008, 03:37 AM

Yeah I know what you mean. I miss songs like "Towards Dead End" and "Silent Night, Bodom Night"

I make due with what I got, I agree at first I didn't like it much either. It took me 3 listens to really get into it. Their single isn't very good "Blooddrunk" and "Banned From Heaven" is alright.

PAAATE · 03-11-2008, 09:01 AM

I think it's a great album. But Lobodomy would have been the better title

Wanda · 03-20-2008, 03:11 PM

I've heard so much good about this album I prolly has to listen it soon.

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Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

Yeah I know what you mean. I miss songs like "Towards Dead End" and "Silent Night, Bodom Night"

Same here.

03-03-2008, 05:46 PM	#1
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Children Of Bodom - Blooddrunk So after Bodom's last release "Are You Dead Yet?" I was pretty sure they were finished. The album just wasn't that good and it was progressing towards something I'm just not into. It wasn't very Bodom to me. They were tuned way to low and their songs lacked the overall energy Bodom has. So when I heard about "Blooddrunk" I wasn't super excited. My other two favorite bands "Arch Enemy" and "Dark Tranquillity" both released one of their best albums last year. With that high I didn't want Bodom smashing me down so I went in not expecting much out of it. It sounds like a hybrid of "Hate Crew Deathroll" and "Are You Dead Yet?" It gets very heavy in some parts but it keeps the overall speed and energy that Bodom has. The lyrics are still about kicking peoples asses and being an alcoholic. The whole premise of the album however is Alexi breaking his arm sometime last year. So if you liked "Hate Crew" I think you'll enjoy this release. It's definitely worth a listen. Also they re-recorded "Tie My Rope" because Alexi himself said in a review that the original song sounds like crap. Personal recommendation is "Done With Everything Die For Nothing" it's my favorite song on the album, has the best display of musicianship, awesome chorus, and good riffs. Also anyone whose interested Bodom are playing with In Flames and Megadeth on the Gigatour this year. The show I'm going to is May 18th. Also I'm seeing Iron Maiden on the 27th of May and the night after Arch Enemy with Dark Tranquillity. So if you interested in those bands check around the dates, it's the most metal month in history. Spoiler: Also this album cover is actually pretty good. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

03-04-2008, 03:37 AM	#3
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Yeah I know what you mean. I miss songs like "Towards Dead End" and "Silent Night, Bodom Night" I make due with what I got, I agree at first I didn't like it much either. It took me 3 listens to really get into it. Their single isn't very good "Blooddrunk" and "Banned From Heaven" is alright. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

03-11-2008, 09:01 AM	#4
PAAATE Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 993	I think it's a great album. But Lobodomy would have been the better title __________________ I'm a member. I forgot about it, so now I'm a remember.

03-04-2008, 12:33 AM	#2
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	yeah i've heard some of the songs off the new album and wasnt too impressed to be honest. the days of hatebreeder and follow the reaper are over.