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DISTURBED's 'Fists' Tops BILLBOARD Album Chart
- Sep. 27, 2005
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According to a press release, DISTURBED's third album, "Ten Thousand Fists" (Reprise), has debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard Top 200 chart with sales of 238,000. This marks the band's second No. 1-charting album, after 2002's "Believe" slammed into the top of the chart (with first-week sales of 284,000), building on the momentum of their triple-platinum debut "The Sickness".
"We've always done things our own way and to have our efforts saluted by our fans is really the ultimate reward," said DISTURBED in a joint statement.
The dramatic arrival of "Ten Thousand Fists" coincides with the Top 5 active rock single "Stricken", of which frontman David Draiman has noted: "It's about those moments when someone comes into your life and it's almost as if you've been afflicted with a disease you can't get rid of. Devastating and debilitating." The band filmed the song's video in an abandoned Los Angeles hospital with director Nathan Cox (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, MARILYN MANSON, KORN, LINKIN PARK, STAIND). It is highlighted by dynamic performance footage of DISTURBED interspersed with a wide range of stirring images.
The buzz on "Ten Thousand Fists" began in July when the band made the song "Guarded" available on iTunes. Although "Guarded" wasn't officially released as a single — the track was offered to specialty metal radio shows — it vaulted into the Top Ten at Mainstream Rock radio as a result of popular demand. In addition, the album's title track was featured in EA Sports' mega-popular "Madden 2006" football game. Rock fans also got a taste of "Ten Thousand Fists" ahead of its street date when the band debuted songs from it on a frenzied North American summer tour that ran from August 3 to September 18.
Next up for DISTURBED is a headlining position on the Jägermeister Music Tour. The first leg launches November 4 in Minneapolis, with the band playing multiple nights in intimate venues throughout most of the 32-date trek.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/27/2005 8:22:28 PM
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this band is flat out fucking boring
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/27/2005 8:23:30 PM
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These guys are pretty big. Personally I don't like them very much and wish that better {in my opnion} bands could get this amount of success.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/27/2005 8:25:50 PM
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Jesus christ thats a lot of CD's
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/27/2005 8:29:38 PM
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thats surprising, i really thought disturbed was gonna fade after their first album. i hate them but thats just me.
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COMMENT | They shipped a shitload out
posted by :
9/27/2005 8:37:12 PM
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Now they will saturate the radio and try to brainwash the masses that they are relevant. Honestly how many people out there know ONE person ( even a little sister, neighbor, ANYBODY) who was waiting for this cd.
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posted by : RiotAct666
9/27/2005 8:37:25 PM
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disturbed sucks
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COMMENT | Obviously I am a minority here
posted by :
9/27/2005 8:40:21 PM
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I like them, and from what I've heard of the new CD, I like it. They're not the greatest band ever, but still, I don't think they're bad at all. Just thought I'd throw that in there.
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COMMENT | eddog56
posted by :
9/27/2005 8:52:35 PM
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I'm a disturbed fan also.
And the new cd does kick ass, you should get it.
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COMMENT | THEY'RE NOT THAT BAD....
posted by :
9/27/2005 8:54:10 PM
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I LOVE MUSIC ALL KINDS (EXCEPT BRITTNEY SPEARS, ASHLEY SIMPSON CRAP) BUT DISTURBED IS A PRETTY GOOD BAND. NOTHING LIKE FLOYD, ZEPPELIN OR SONGS THAT WILL BE CLASSIC BUT THEY'RE OK AND YES DRAIMEN, EVEN THOUGH I DON'T LIKE HIS VOICE, CAN SING DESPITE THE MONKEY NOISES HE THROWS IN OCCASSIONALLY. I THINK THEY REALLY STEPPED IN UP ON THIS ALBUM. THIS IS JUST MY OPINION. YES THERE ARE SOLOS ON THIS ALBUM....BACK TO YOU BOB....
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COMMENT | Disturbed
posted by :
9/27/2005 9:14:41 PM
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Is ok, but nothing super special. They are pretty 'nu-metal' in my book, but that's still cool. At least they are playing poppy heavy tunes and not electronic fabricated crappola that makes me vomit.
All in all, I wouldn't use their CD as a coaster or frisbee, but possibly give it a few listens, then let it collect dust.
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COMMENT | Ten Thousand Fists In My Ass
posted by : rollins
9/27/2005 9:19:06 PM
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Is what David Draiman secretly wishes for......
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/27/2005 9:42:46 PM
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i have heard their past work....it sucks...
but dont be so bias....give them a chance...i actually like Stricken
Appreciate......dont player hate
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COMMENT | Ten thousand fists
posted by :
9/27/2005 9:47:44 PM
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kicks ass! I just bought this cd tonight and it kicks ass. Ive been a disturbed fan since day one and I love all of their music....so what if they have been on the cover or rolling stones...big fucking deal and so what if they have a song thats in a video game. Theyve said time and time again they are gonna do what they want and I respect them for that. Ive been waiting for the cd since I first heard they were gonna start recording new stuff They put on a good live show also. Cant wait to see them live again. my 2 cents. I know im gonna get flamed but whatever I dont care
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/27/2005 9:52:31 PM
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the new CD is too predictable. They use the same beat on a lot of the songs.
I dont like em.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/27/2005 9:53:57 PM
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Guess I will have to hear before I pass judgement, but someone stated earlier about Opeth, and thats one band the should get more sunlight than alot of the killswitch engage wanna bees...
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posted by :
9/27/2005 10:02:57 PM
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eh....i really liked these guys back when their debut came out, but my interest in them has just kinda faded with time. if i get a copy of this it'll probably be a burned copy somewhere way down the fuckin' road.
MESHUGGAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/27/2005 10:04:43 PM
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if you like disturbed buy this album by this album it rocks
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COMMENT | check this out
posted by : MusicManOhio
9/27/2005 10:28:54 PM
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Wal-Mart just got sued for selling music with bad language. I bought my Disturbed at Wal Mart ( NOT EDITED ) First line in the first song he says GODDAMN. 10 FIST is great but he needs to quit barking.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/27/2005 10:38:18 PM
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I got the new CD a day before it came out (cause i have connections), and it's pretty damn good. I think it's kinda gay how they don't take group photos with the new bassist though. Still, they're a quality band with quality muscians.
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COMMENT | Jesus Fuckin Christ
posted by :
9/27/2005 10:42:59 PM
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Where the hell is all this fucking bitching coming from? It sounds like alot of people are very jealous of Disturbs success. Too Bad "insert band" isn't at the top of the list, blah blah blah....
All I know is the new cd is a "rock sledgehammer" good tunes great riffs, and a few tasty solos. And please stop labelling music, that is stupid. Rock is Rock, Jazz is Jazz, and Metal is Metal.
It seems alot of you dirtbags have a very vague description as what constitutes Metal. Some think you have to scream like a little boy being assfucked by Michael Jackson to classify your band as metal in todays society... others like myself think a mix of melody and aggression are the key elements.
As stated earlier in this trend, Disturbed are in no way the greatest thing since Old School Metallica, but they are unique and have their own sound. This is more than I can say for the other generic mainstream sound the plagues the radio air waves (i.e Nickelback,Staind, and Seether).
Lastly; regardless of your taste or definition of waht metal is, I think this is a good thing for the Hard Rock/Metal Genre. At least Disturbed has 230,000 fists in the air. If you are a fan of Disturbed pick up "ten thousand fists" you will be hard pressed to find any negative feedback... taht is if your a fan.
Chow Fuckers :D
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COMMENT | Sorry
posted by :
9/27/2005 10:44:11 PM
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For spelling That taht and what waht... it's a nasty habit
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COMMENT |
posted by : SeasonsChange
9/27/2005 10:44:40 PM
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Pretty good album!
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COMMENT | Speaking of Fists...
posted by :
9/27/2005 10:44:50 PM
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Whatever happened to Lovefist? They were the greatest metal band EVER. I just hope they can get their shit together so they can do a proper reunion.
LOVEFIST!!
Mmm... Beer... c(_)
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COMMENT | its a great cd
posted by : sads
9/27/2005 11:06:06 PM
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simple, catchy, good rhythm, lots of vocal hooks. thats what disturbed are and always have been.
face the facts our fav underground bands will never sell 250k cds in a week even if they had as much press coverage as disturbed. then they wouldnt be underground, and you'd hate them like you hate disturbed right now all of you.
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COMMENT | Well....
posted by :
9/27/2005 11:16:13 PM
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I'm not big on Disturbed. I liked them a little like five years ago when I was sixteen. It sucks when this generic stuff goes to number one when you got new albums from Between the Buried and Me, Avenged Sevenfold, Darkest Hour, etc., etc. They're the ones who deserve it. Just like Immortal Technique says "Cause if you go platinum, it has nothing with luck. It just means a million people are stupid as fuck."
Word. Oh yeah, the new Coheed and Cambria is REALLY good. I'll probably get hated on for saying that, but I like to listen to VARIETIES
of music unlike some of the people who post on here.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/27/2005 11:49:31 PM
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who says people on here don't have variety? i just fucking listened to a bunch of random stuff all day off and on, going from Mindless Self Indulgence to Malevolent Creation, to RA, to The Crown, to The Violent Femmes, to KMFDM, and on to Cannibal Corpse, MESHUGGAH and friggin' Saigon Kick for fuck's sake, and so on (not to name drop TOO much as an example). of course we have variety.
it's just fun to bitch, that's all. lighten up.
MESHUGGAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/27/2005 11:54:44 PM
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coheed rules
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COMMENT | Marketing and Pop Culture
posted by :
9/28/2005 12:12:28 AM
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That is why they sell so many records. Look at the payola scandel that just took place with Sony. If you took an excellent band like Opeth and played them on Mtv and radio 24/7 they would sell more records. I think Opeth are fine where they are though...I know when I talk to somebody and they mention Opeth, that they were introduced to them on their own terms, meaning they weren't shoved on to them by corporate giants such as Mtv. Mtv have no right to even call themselves music television anymore. I do think we are going to see and hear better music though, there is always a change in the scene about every decade...where more revelent artists are given the exposure they deserve. For example, Devin Townsend's accelerated evolution should have gone platinum in the usa. That album should have been huge and it went unoticed by the masses. It's a shame when such artists are overlooked just because they don't fit a certain trend. I really miss the diversity of the early 90's.
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COMMENT | molotov
posted by :
9/28/2005 12:14:00 AM
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I know. Have you heard Fredrik Thordendal's solo stuff?
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COMMENT | I stand corrected
posted by :
9/28/2005 12:19:52 AM
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There are people who like them. I thought the first album was cool and new, but the in my opinion they rehash the same shit ala Godsmack ( good call blessed). So disturbed followers, how many solos are on the new disc. I maybe closed minded, but if a band does absolutely no soloing then in my opinion the suck big hairy dalmation balls.
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COMMENT | this confirms
posted by :
9/28/2005 1:07:15 AM
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that 238,000 people are morons. I can't believe so many people jumped on this album considering just how lame and boring it really is.
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COMMENT | Not that bad
posted by : glassbrick
9/28/2005 1:08:33 AM
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Bought the CD last week not expecting much, and was surprised by how much I liked it. The "Land of Confusion" cover is pretty tuff. Most of the songs are pretty good. And yes I was surprised to hear a few solos on the album.
Honestly I'm just happy that a heavy rock band is on top of the Billboard chart. I get so pissed off seeing acts like 50 Cent and Mariah Carey ruling Billboard. Anybody who can knock off a rap album on the #1 position is alright in my book.
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COMMENT | Blessedarethesick ?
posted by : ANGST -> THE AGITATOR
9/28/2005 1:19:24 AM
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Dude, so what is that you're saying ?
Old people cant make music ?
Have you listened to this album ?
I'll be Guessing, NO !
If you listened to it You might just find that it is not bad, not bad in the least.
skymetal - I feel the same way about solo's I love them in music but sometimes in DISTURBED's case I dont see really where between all their Tempo and Rhythm changes ang driving riffs they will squeeze them in ... If you listened to the Disk you might understand what i'm saying, They are a completely different animal this band - thats also what appeals to me about them - they dont give a fuckl and do what the fuck they feel is right.... DAN DONEGAN ... EXPLAINED EXACTLY THE OTHER DAY, WHY - HE DOESNT PLAY SOLO'S IN DISTURBED
At least if and when I bash a band I would have listened to the shit first ... I will never just flat out Diss... well maybe in KORN threads .... But there I cant help myself....
I'm not saying you're dissin them flat out cause I see you say you liked the 1st album.....
But give this a spin ... not bad
LISTEN TO IT - THEN JUDGE
ANGST -> THE AGITATOR
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COMMENT | PLUS
posted by : ANGST -> THE AGITATOR
9/28/2005 1:22:29 AM
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THERE ARE SOLO'S ON THE NEW ALBUM
NOT A LOT - NEVERTHELESS - THEYRE THERE
ANGST
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COMMENT | I wasn't slamming them
posted by :
9/28/2005 1:30:22 AM
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but I am biased, I lumped them in with all the nu metal. The reason I come to this site isn't to constantly spew negative shit about things I don't know, but to hear what other rivet heads think, blabbermouth is my barameter. So I will listen objectively and after I hear it I will praise/slam accordingly.
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COMMENT | I like Disturbed and I don't give a fuck what anyone thinks
posted by : annarocket
9/28/2005 1:39:20 AM
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They were cool when I saw them and Vinnie Paul came on stage and they played "Walk" The place went fuckin nuts. An excellent time was had by all.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/28/2005 1:43:29 AM
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this band owns!!!!!!.kinda like dare i say a weaker and less metal nevermore.they drop some heavy ass riffs but dramian rarely screams man i think its awesome.dont get me wrong i love nevermore as much as the next guy.but i love disturbed as well.congrats on there success.
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COMMENT | ...
posted by : yianni259
9/28/2005 1:45:54 AM
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haha! FUCK THE HATERS!! you can't fuck with success. Disturbed 2005 baby.
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COMMENT | Sorry,
posted by :
9/28/2005 2:46:07 AM
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But they do not deserve to be mentioned in the same paragraph as Nevermore.
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COMMENT | Disturb licks...
posted by :
9/28/2005 3:02:53 AM
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fuckin alternative metal crap...
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COMMENT | Fists
posted by : Bash
9/28/2005 4:00:11 AM
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one of the best albums 2005 !
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COMMENT | thecoop1975
posted by : Das Schuetzenfest
9/28/2005 5:48:19 AM
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Excellent post!
Disturbed is unoriginal corporate pop music fabricated for adolescent and easily manipulated simpletons.
I don't necessarily want my favourite artists like Opeth or Devin Townsend to top the charts worldwide, but they at least deserve to make a living through their art and to play bigger venues than they actually play. It hurts and pisses me off to see those artists struggle to survive.
NP: Waltari - Death Metal Symphony in Deep C
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COMMENT | andeathion656
posted by : Das Schuetzenfest
9/28/2005 5:54:35 AM
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"kinda like dare i say a weaker and less metal nevermore"
ARE YOU ON CRACK? You are listening to metal for what, two years now, right?
I really should stop reading comments on Blabbermouth. Seriously...
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COMMENT |
posted by : psychotic waltz
9/28/2005 8:28:54 AM
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THIS COMMENT NOT REALLY RELATED TO DISTURBED, BUT TO THE POSTING BOARD. KIND OF HARD TO RESIST BASHING KISS. SOME OF YOU GUYS HAVE ME LAUGHING SO HARD ITS FUCKING CRAZY. ANYWAY, I TAKE THE GOOD WITH THE BAD CAUSE THERE ARE BANDS I LIKE THAT GET TORN UP. IF THIS BOARD WAS ALWAYS POSITIVE IT WOULD HAVE NO EDGE
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COMMENT | Definately not the best release of the year
posted by : red shark
9/28/2005 9:46:57 AM
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but not the worst either. A lot better than I thought it would be.
That's all I got to say bout that.
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COMMENT | Disturbed...
posted by :
9/29/2005 3:29:44 PM
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Hey I see how many of you don't particularly like Disturbed, and that's kewl but hey you don't have to listen to them. I hate people who spend thir time putting down music that they don't listen to, you don't have to listen to it so why complaine?... it's not like there is a fucking chain to your ankles that makes you listen to it. What makes anyone experts on determining on what is pop and what is rock, fuck you, fuck your opinions. You spend your time on these boards saying how much they suck when you could be looking up your own band's merchandise. Ten thousand fists was the best birthday present I have had in awhile, Sept. 19 I am out!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
9/29/2005 6:30:00 PM
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"DISTURBED 'Fists' The BILLBOARD Album Chart"
That would've been a better headline title. Maybe KNAC will run with it instead. Given that their competition was Kanye West and 2 so-so albums by Bon Jovi and the Rolling Stones it sounds apt.
Although other than "Prayer" and "Voices" I simply don't get the hype over this band.....
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COMMENT | thrasher
posted by :
10/9/2005 10:36:21 AM
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Most of the people commenting on this band have no idea what original music is. Some of you talkof these guys being mainstream, or sell outs, or just throwing music together to try to sell albums. There is nothing out now or in the past that is anyhting close to what these guys produce and do it with just 3 members. To answer one of the putz', I couldn't wait till this album came out. I am more than pleased. I thought their first album was the shit but this blows that one away. This is nothing less than original music. Throw away your NSYNC collection and step up!!
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