What can I say, I’m a masochist
when it comes to music. I like to have
complete catalogues when it comes to my favorite musicians. Sometimes this is a good thing (Alice Cooper,
AC/DC) but oftentimes it’s not. Not only
that, but I used to fall into the trap of hearing one or two great songs and
purchasing a whole album because of it, which sometimes produced a diamond, but
usually only coal. During this series,
we will dwell on some of the albums I have in my collection that are downright
terrible. I will re-listen to them all
and give you my impression of them.
Now this is only my opinion, so
don’t take it as gospel. If you like a
particular album in this series, let me know, we’ll open up a discussion about
it. I’m always open to discussing the
merits of any particular album, and if you have any suggestions (and especially
if you have the album itself and are willing to share your views) then let me
know and I’d be happy to add it to the list.
Album Name: Death
Before Musick
Artist: Amen
Release Date: 2004
Why you bought it:
Amen opened for Brides of Destruction back in 2004. I went for the headliner but enjoyed the
energy that Amen brought to the performance so figured I would give their most
recent (at that time) album a try.
First impressions:
While the energy was there, the music was pretty damn unintelligible
and, in my opinion, downright unlistenable.
Without the live act to back it up, the music didn’t really hold up.
Impressions upon listening to it recently: It’s all way too similar in tempo and ferocity
to really be good listening. Maybe I’m
just getting old, but I’d rather hear something, anything else interspersed
within the album, a guitar solo, something to break up the unrelenting wall of
noise.
Any saving grace?:
Sometimes the hooks in the songs are a little catchy, but between the
screaming and the unrelenting wall of noise, nothing really stands out.
Was it worth the purchase?:
Nope.
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