Godsmack

jackhammer · 10-16-2007, 02:46 PM

I recently downloaded their album AWAKE and it is nothing special at all. Very generic. I don't hate it, but it did'nt do much for me either.

innocent bystander · 10-16-2007, 10:44 PM

New member here... and I am a Godsmack fan, as well as many other genres of music. My favorite band is the White Stripes, and frankly, I like simplicity in music. Godsmack is simple music. Hard driving (albiet simple) power chords with some very good percussion. I think the one thing no one seems to point out is that their drummer is AMAZING. Check out the drum battle between Sully and Shannon on Youtube. It is impressive as all get out. Like them or dislike them, Godsmack is comprised of some very impressive inidividual talents.

I like this resurrection of rock and roll, and Godsmack fits into that category, IMO.

Voice_of_the_Soul12,13,01 · 10-17-2007, 12:15 AM

I like Godsmack, but they definitely fall short to many MANY other bands.

innocent bystander · 10-17-2007, 07:06 PM

Good points. I think if you saw their live show, you would be more inclined to think they were better.. but that can probably be said about many bands. Remember, back in 98 when they first broke the scene, their sound was pretty harsh, yet fresh. They could use a new sound, and hopefully this delayed layoff they are on will get the creative juices flowing.

There is a local band in my town that plays a decent cover selection, always ending their sets with Metallica. They saw Metallica in Montreal with Godsmack opening for them and they were blown away. They have been trying to put together a Godsmack set, but have found it much harder to play than at first thought. They get huge props from this group of musicians at least.

Like I said, they are not my favorites, but I think that they have played a decent role in reviving good ole fashioned rock and roll.

TheBig3 · 05-04-2010, 02:13 PM

I just heard on the radio that they had a song called "Cryin' like a Bitch." In fact if I'm quoting the radio spot it was "with their new classic..."

el to the mother****ing oh el.

So I had to go read this thing.

Quote:

And so
You tell me I
Can take my chances
But I told you
One too many times
And you were cryin’ like a bitch

I’m tougher than nails
I can promise you that
Step out of line
And you’ll get bitch slapped back
And you can run
Oh your little mouth all day
But the hand of God just
Smacked you back into yesterday

Are you kidding me?

I'm a ****ing hardass and I'll kick your ass? Is this what people listen to before they watch MMA **** or what?

bubu · 05-05-2010, 05:09 AM

They are ok, but the soul of the band is definitely the singer: Sully, which in my opinion isn't good for a metal band, the guitar licks should be better.

Unrelenting · 05-05-2010, 08:39 AM

There are worse nu metal bands out there

TheBig3 · 05-05-2010, 11:38 AM

Are there? Name 3.

His premise for a song was fighting a guy...Thats what he sat down and wrote words and music about.

LoathsomePete · 05-05-2010, 12:23 PM

Godsmack is kind of a guilty pleasure of mine, but yeah I have to agree with you Big3, that song is absolute ****e and releasing it as a single was just a label move to attract the meathead audience. Not that it's hard to do considering thick skulled neanderthals make up about 90% of Godsmack's fan base. Don't judge the album on that one song though because there are a few decent tracks on it.

Unrelenting · 05-05-2010, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

Are there? Name 3.

His premise for a song was fighting a guy...Thats what he sat down and wrote words and music about.

Dope, adema, and static x

10-16-2007, 02:46 PM	#91 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I recently downloaded their album AWAKE and it is nothing special at all. Very generic. I don't hate it, but it did'nt do much for me either. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

10-17-2007, 12:15 AM	#93 (permalink)
Voice_of_the_Soul12,13,01 #1 Schuldinist. Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 420	I like Godsmack, but they definitely fall short to many MANY other bands. __________________ I don't mean to dwell But I can't help myself When I feel the vibe And taste a memory Of a time in life When years seemed to stand still

05-05-2010, 05:09 AM	#96 (permalink)
bubu Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 112	They are ok, but the soul of the band is definitely the singer: Sully, which in my opinion isn't good for a metal band, the guitar licks should be better. __________________ Acoustic Guitar Paco De Lucia

05-05-2010, 08:39 AM	#97 (permalink)
Unrelenting True to username Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,100	There are worse nu metal bands out there __________________ My lastfm

05-05-2010, 11:38 AM	#98 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	Are there? Name 3. His premise for a song was fighting a guy...Thats what he sat down and wrote words and music about. __________________ I've moved to a new address

10-16-2007, 10:44 PM	#92 (permalink)
innocent bystander Groupie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	New member here... and I am a Godsmack fan, as well as many other genres of music. My favorite band is the White Stripes, and frankly, I like simplicity in music. Godsmack is simple music. Hard driving (albiet simple) power chords with some very good percussion. I think the one thing no one seems to point out is that their drummer is AMAZING. Check out the drum battle between Sully and Shannon on Youtube. It is impressive as all get out. Like them or dislike them, Godsmack is comprised of some very impressive inidividual talents. I like this resurrection of rock and roll, and Godsmack fits into that category, IMO.

10-17-2007, 07:06 PM	#94 (permalink)
innocent bystander Groupie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2	Good points. I think if you saw their live show, you would be more inclined to think they were better.. but that can probably be said about many bands. Remember, back in 98 when they first broke the scene, their sound was pretty harsh, yet fresh. They could use a new sound, and hopefully this delayed layoff they are on will get the creative juices flowing. There is a local band in my town that plays a decent cover selection, always ending their sets with Metallica. They saw Metallica in Montreal with Godsmack opening for them and they were blown away. They have been trying to put together a Godsmack set, but have found it much harder to play than at first thought. They get huge props from this group of musicians at least. Like I said, they are not my favorites, but I think that they have played a decent role in reviving good ole fashioned rock and roll.

05-05-2010, 12:23 PM	#99 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Godsmack is kind of a guilty pleasure of mine, but yeah I have to agree with you Big3, that song is absolute ****e and releasing it as a single was just a label move to attract the meathead audience. Not that it's hard to do considering thick skulled neanderthals make up about 90% of Godsmack's fan base. Don't judge the album on that one song though because there are a few decent tracks on it. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too