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 | Title : From Chaos
Author : 311
Release Date : 20010619
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $17.98
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Editorial Reviews :
With so many acts crowding the funk-rap-metal combo that 311 has been working for the past decade, now is the time for the band to crack the mold and take the genre in a new direction. Unfortunately, on From Chaos, 311 doesn't break any new ground, instead hammering the same old riffs and beats into the ground. The band blends tepid reggae, repetitive rock, and breezy mainstream pop into a mix that tanks from a lack of interesting hooks. Even the lyrics swim in mediocrity. Nick Hexum and S.A. Martinez's vocal tone and songwriting ability ('Woah, amber is the color of your energy / Woah, shades of gold displayed naturally') both fall flat throughout the album. While other genre-crossing bands like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and No Doubt continually increase their mainstream following by working with new artists and developing their sound, the same does not seem to be true for 311. On From Chaos, the Nebraskan band just sound stuck in their own rut.
Buyer Reviews :
First things first. 311, singer Nick Hexum,Chad Sexton,'SA' Doug Martinez, guitarist Tim Mahoney and thunder bassist P-Nut are a good time positivity driven group that in no way is going for the whole angst/rap/rock trend (Bizkit,Roach,etc.). So, get that out of your head, and lets not try to draw comparisons between them. After breaking it big in 1996 with their self titled disk that spurred the frat party anthems 'Down' and 'All mixed up', 311 is back with their long awaited 6th major label release, titled 'From Chaos'. Right from the opening chord of 'You get worked' you see that this is not the same uninspired group that tossed out the overproduced and methodically drone 'Soundsystem' in 1999. This is a recharged,more mature and confident unit that has never sounded better and tighter as a group. Which is saying something, based on their reputation of being one of the best live acts out there. While blending all the better elements of rock,rap,reggae,ska and pure funk, 311 along with 'Blue' album producer Ron Saint, may have finally created the signature disk of their catalog. It is suprisingly strong all the way through, with highlights being the soon to be live staple,'Sick tight' and the ultra-melodic 'Amber'. Every song has some hook that will be revolving around your head for days. Of course, not all is sunny on the 311 front, 'You wouldnt believe', the first single, sounds like a throw away from the 'Soundsystem' sessions, and Nicks vocals do have a tendency to be too flat for casual listeners tastes. But, both vocalists make a fairly strong showing in this album, with both rhyme skills, and singing range. All in all, if your already part of the excitable 311 fans, then you were very pleased on June 19th, and if not, then you may be soon, once these break through to radio. Overall, this album does 'rock',and it has some great hooks, with some laid back Jamaica inspired moments to keep you smiling.
(by Kurb21)
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