shotgunn
Well-Known Member
I've been REALLY missing PanterA lately, particularly Dimebag. I have resumed my usual obsession with his annihilating rhythm tone. I just can't get enough of it!!!
Over the years I have read several interviews and articles from critics and fans alike. One thing I have read that I just never quite understood. That is, the 'mixed reviews' of The Great Southern Trendkill. This album has been said to be 'experimental'.
I was a freshman in high school when that album came out. Of course I just HAD to cut school to get it. I also picked up Slayer's Seasons in the Abyss. I ended up getting grounded. My mom asked me why I cut. I told here why, she took the album for a week. I didn't tell her that I also picked up a Slayer album as well. So at least I had that to listen to.
I INSTANTLY took a strong liking to the entire album. (I listened to it all before I got home.) You can't go wrong with the way they started the album out. (Blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh!!!!!!! That's how they spelled in the tab book , LOL!!!) My friends and I all thought the same thing about the Suicide Note's. Before we heard them, we collectively agreed, "This better not be about some girl."
Anyway, what I am getting at here is this. This album, from start to finish absolutely pounded my vital organs into submission. Sure there were some mellow tunes. But, weren't there always at least one melodic tune? Even FBD had Planet Caravan, a cover song, but still mellow. The Great Southern Trendkill has what I consider to be the two most violent, angst ridden songs EVER written. War Nerve and Suicide Note Pt.2. I mean, dude, it really doesn't any heavier than these two songs. The bridge in War Nerve, Haaaaaate!!!!! Haaaaaate!!!!! Haaaaaaate!!!!! Haaaaate!!!!! The half time chorus riff of Suicide Note Pt.2. Absolutely brutal, I am surprised people didn't just drop dead while listening to this. I am convinced that these two songs are responsible for my ongoing neck problems.
Say what you want about the album, I loved it form day one. And Dimebag's tone like no other. It is completely over the top yet still in total control. I don't know how Terry Date was able to get his gutiars so prominent in the mix yet not quite over power anything else. (that goes for all PanterA albums as well too.)
I had to vent these thoughts somewhere. I figured what better place than right here. Your thoughts and opinions are more than welcome.
Thanx,
shotgunn
Over the years I have read several interviews and articles from critics and fans alike. One thing I have read that I just never quite understood. That is, the 'mixed reviews' of The Great Southern Trendkill. This album has been said to be 'experimental'.
I was a freshman in high school when that album came out. Of course I just HAD to cut school to get it. I also picked up Slayer's Seasons in the Abyss. I ended up getting grounded. My mom asked me why I cut. I told here why, she took the album for a week. I didn't tell her that I also picked up a Slayer album as well. So at least I had that to listen to.
I INSTANTLY took a strong liking to the entire album. (I listened to it all before I got home.) You can't go wrong with the way they started the album out. (Blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh!!!!!!! That's how they spelled in the tab book , LOL!!!) My friends and I all thought the same thing about the Suicide Note's. Before we heard them, we collectively agreed, "This better not be about some girl."
Anyway, what I am getting at here is this. This album, from start to finish absolutely pounded my vital organs into submission. Sure there were some mellow tunes. But, weren't there always at least one melodic tune? Even FBD had Planet Caravan, a cover song, but still mellow. The Great Southern Trendkill has what I consider to be the two most violent, angst ridden songs EVER written. War Nerve and Suicide Note Pt.2. I mean, dude, it really doesn't any heavier than these two songs. The bridge in War Nerve, Haaaaaate!!!!! Haaaaaate!!!!! Haaaaaaate!!!!! Haaaaate!!!!! The half time chorus riff of Suicide Note Pt.2. Absolutely brutal, I am surprised people didn't just drop dead while listening to this. I am convinced that these two songs are responsible for my ongoing neck problems.
Say what you want about the album, I loved it form day one. And Dimebag's tone like no other. It is completely over the top yet still in total control. I don't know how Terry Date was able to get his gutiars so prominent in the mix yet not quite over power anything else. (that goes for all PanterA albums as well too.)
I had to vent these thoughts somewhere. I figured what better place than right here. Your thoughts and opinions are more than welcome.
Thanx,
shotgunn
