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So I’m a pretty big Machine Head fan. I like about 90% of their stuff (couldn’t do Catharsis). I know there was a pretty big lineup change and apparently some musical changes too. I never thought I’d use the phrase “haunting vocal melodies” and Machine Head in the same sentence. But here we are. I really dig this track in particular. Of course there’s some straight up heavier and thrasher stuff on the record. But this track is a standout for me.

I dig it. I like the descending bridge riff and the vocals, while being a little too affected; are running a good melody. I like some of the most "reviled" eras of MH (Burning Red, anyone lol?) Flynn is usually his own worst enemy. That aside; he can write a song.

Meh, sounds more like the Machine Head that I stopped listening to.

They've been so hit or miss than Megadeth over the years, that I've given up on them.

JiveTurkey wrote:I dig it. I like the descending bridge riff and the vocals, while being a little too affected; are running a good melody. I like some of the most "reviled" eras of MH (Burning Red, anyone lol?) Flynn is usually his own worst enemy. That aside; he can write a song.

Yeah I’m actually a big fan of the Burning Red myself. Supercharger, not so much but it does have some moments. I’ve been a fan of just about everything from TTAOE onward, except Catharsis. Just couldn’t get into that one at all.

Rumpleforeskin wrote:Meh, sounds more like the Machine Head that I stopped listening to.

They've been so hit or miss than Megadeth over the years, that I've given up on them.

That’s a valid criticism. I may not agree with it but it is valid.

I'm with you on The Burning Red. I like that record. Well, most of that record. Can't stomach From This Day, and never could.

The Blackening was a masterpiece. TTAOE was really good. Bloodstone was...eh, okay, I guess, and Locust had its moments. Catharsis was a dumpster fire. Unlistenable.

As I told Raf the other night, this new record isn't The Blackening, but it isn't Catharsis, either. I dig a lot of it. Bloodshot is really good. I honestly hear a lot of Vogg's influence on a few parts of it.

Yeah it’s definitely way better than Catharsis. I definitely don’t think it’s on the level of the Blackening. That album was as close to perfection as MH got.

I do like this one a lot. I’ve listened to it a few times and keep dining back for more. I’m not familiar with Vogg’s previous works so I’ll have to check it out.

Oh and From This Day sucks There’s way better stuff on the Burning Red. Exhale the Vile is my jam.