Sevendust

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Sevendust

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I first saw this band at a local venue here in Atlanta 95' or 96' prior to this release. A lil history here... they were under the name "Crawlspace" at the time and i still have the six-song cassette tape i bought from that show to prove it. Those orignal songs went on this debut cd release.

Side 1. Terminator, Speak, Black.

Side 2. Bitch, Face, Prayer.

They cleaned them up a bit for the cd but they still sound close to the demo tape.

Now there is already a band with the "Crawlspace" name so i assume there was a conflict there and they became Sevendust. I heard them on the radio a couple years later and went and picked up the new cd. history lesson over...

I was as impressed with this release as i was seeing them live and shelling out $6 for the demo. I don't care much for their follow up cds, seems they strayed away from the raging sound that i grew to love from them. Like a lot of bands, sometimes their first is their best effort.

This album shows all of what would come from Sevendust, but it doesnt quite have the same quality of songwriting as they have developed. For those of you who have been appealed to sevendust by "Animosity" and "Seasons," you will be disappointed to find that though it is there, the melodic brilliance of sevendust is not showcased on this album. It has a far more thrash sound. If it is the heaviness of Sevendust that appeals to you or if you want to have the complete sevendust collection, then buy this album, but do not be expecting the songwriting level of their newer albums. However "Black" is absolutely amazing and hardcore fans make a good point that this is the song that put them on the map. Other songs such as "Too Close to Hate", "Speak", and "Will it Bleed" are very good as well. If you like melodic sevendust and want to explore older material, "Home" is a far better record in my opinion. But do not hesitate to get this album if you are curious to hear the roots of such an amazing band.