Revolution Revolución

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ill niño

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Ill Nino uses different styles of music, there are some parts that sound like Static-X, Soulfly, P.O.D. and Spineshank. It is hard to describe so it is well worth a listen. Here are my individual song reviews:

1. God Save Us (9/10) Vocals sound similar to Static-X and has a more melodic Chorus. Bridge is very short, yet a highlight.

2. If You Still Hate Me (10/10) Great combination and quick change from screaming to singing. Great guitar riffs, the 3rd best song on the album.

3. Unreal (9/10) Intro makes it sound like the first two, but it is quite different. It's the 2nd single and it has a similar sound to P.O.D. in the Chorus, with great lyrics.

4. Nothing's Clear (8/10) Sounds at times like Soulfly and in Chorus, Christian's vocals are crisp and good.

5. What Comes Around (9/10) Good choice for 1st single. It probably contributed to a lot of sales because of it's rap-style verses and softer Chorus and Bridge.

6. Liar (10/10) Excellent song all around, meaningful lyrics and agression. Great drumming. The 2nd best song on the album!

7. Rumba (9/10) Annoying intro, but don't judge by that. A great song which maintains heaviness and melody. The song has spanish chorus in addition to the words "Swallow the style that I bring you"

8. Predisposed (9/10) Similar to Unreal but maintains its own style. A song about innocent suffering, then rebelling.

9. I Am Loco (10/10) My favourite song on the album because of the variations of music genres and the amazing meaningful lyrics. It blends fast-paced Metal with electronic sounds and melodic rock.

10. No Murder (9/10) Christian's vocals amaze me once again with his ability to sing with 3 different voices.

11. Rip Out Your Eyes (9.5/10) What an amazing song, almost good enough to be perfect, but the lyrics lack a bit of explaining.

12. Revolution/Revolucion (9/10) A great song that is about none other than Revolution! Maybe to do with Christian's thoughts on Brazil. Highlight is when he shows us his vocal talent at the very end "Revolution/Revolucion".

13. With You (8/10) A very slow, love song. I enjoy Nu-Metal bands that put a soft song last on their album. That shows their love for good music, no matter what the style. They manage to make a soft song GOOD!! It isn't anything special but is a good end song.

This album is one of the best albums in my collection and should be in yours too! Go out and buy this online or in the music store. Also look for "Confessions", the new Ill Nino album which promises to be even heavier and diverse... out in September.