Slipknot - The Gray Chapter - THOUGHTS!

bonespirit · 12-17-2014, 12:56 PM

Hey everyone, I just wanted to get a discussion started about what people think of the newest Slipknot album.
I personally really like it; I don't think it's their best album, but there are some really great tracks and there's a good variety which I definitely like. I know a lot of people were complaining about there being too much clean vocals, but has that hype gone down a bit now?
Just want to know what everyone's thinking. Also, what are your favourite tracks on the album? At the moment (it changes regularly) my top three are: XIX, Skeptic, and The One That Kills the Least.

CoNtrivedNiHilism · 12-18-2014, 11:05 AM

I listened to it, maybe three times all through...I can't say I was overly impressed with much of it, it was rather plain or mediocre to be honest. They're a mainstream Metal band with little originality to them. They band is comprised of more than capable musicians, but I've always had the opinion that they're just okay, I can stand to listen to them on occasion, and I've seen them live only once...good stage presence for sure, I enjoyed them live.

Anyway...yeah, mediocre album, and no, it is not because Joey got the boot from the band and is no longer their drummer. Slipknot has never put out an overly impressive album.

If I had to pick a favorite track out of the bunch, since I am a big fan of the melodic side of Metal, it'd be Killpop.

Norg · 12-18-2014, 03:50 PM

There are some songs in the middle were I'm like ehh but it's strong at the start and the last 4 tracks end strong so yeah

FRED HALE SR. · 03-11-2015, 04:02 PM

Slipknot Guitarist Mick Thompson Stabbed in the Head ... By His Brother | TMZ.com

My favorite part.

Neff Anselmo · 03-11-2015, 04:04 PM

I couldn't bear to listen to it thoroughly.

Isbjørn · 03-11-2015, 04:38 PM

Gave it a superficial listen. Thought it was ****.

Thunder · 03-12-2015, 11:45 AM

I have mixed views about slipknot. I certainly don't like listening to their full albums, many songs are repetitive and simply uncreative instrumentally and lyrically wise. The bright side is that some individual songs sound good and catchy - I like Duality, Sulfur, Psychosocial and Wait And Bleed, to name a few. The new song The Devil In I is catchy as well. I wouldn't buy an album from them though, not a good metal band.

Norg · 07-27-2021, 08:44 PM

Well Joey Jordison just passed .... damm to young to young

he never got to return and play a few gigs with slipknot

Maajo · 07-28-2021, 09:40 AM

RIP Joey Jordinson.

BloodFoxTK · 07-29-2021, 05:34 PM

damn! he was only 46 too.

R.I.P Joey.

12-17-2014, 12:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
bonespirit Groupie Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 14	Slipknot - The Gray Chapter - THOUGHTS! Hey everyone, I just wanted to get a discussion started about what people think of the newest Slipknot album. I personally really like it; I don't think it's their best album, but there are some really great tracks and there's a good variety which I definitely like. I know a lot of people were complaining about there being too much clean vocals, but has that hype gone down a bit now? Just want to know what everyone's thinking. Also, what are your favourite tracks on the album? At the moment (it changes regularly) my top three are: XIX, Skeptic, and The One That Kills the Least.

03-11-2015, 04:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
FRED HALE SR. Neo-Maxi-Zoom-Dweebie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: So-Cal Posts: 3,752	Slipknot Guitarist Mick Thompson Stabbed in the Head ... By His Brother \| TMZ.com My favorite part. __________________ " I slashed and burned thru my 15 minutes of fame."

03-11-2015, 04:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Neff Anselmo Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 51	I couldn't bear to listen to it thoroughly. __________________ http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/50...927/Burzum.jpg http://lastlabs.pl/musicbar.php?user...ck&unicode=yes Tumblr Last.fm

03-11-2015, 04:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Isbjørn cooler commie than elph Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: In a hole, help Posts: 2,811	Gave it a superficial listen. Thought it was ****. __________________ fast(ml) Hear me play the guitar Look, mom! I got a journal

07-29-2021, 05:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
BloodFoxTK the only fox you need! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South Island, Mobius Posts: 238	damn! he was only 46 too. R.I.P Joey. __________________ https://card.psnprofiles.com/2/BloodFoxTK.png

12-18-2014, 11:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
CoNtrivedNiHilism Because I Am, I Can! Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 1,128	I listened to it, maybe three times all through...I can't say I was overly impressed with much of it, it was rather plain or mediocre to be honest. They're a mainstream Metal band with little originality to them. They band is comprised of more than capable musicians, but I've always had the opinion that they're just okay, I can stand to listen to them on occasion, and I've seen them live only once...good stage presence for sure, I enjoyed them live. Anyway...yeah, mediocre album, and no, it is not because Joey got the boot from the band and is no longer their drummer. Slipknot has never put out an overly impressive album. If I had to pick a favorite track out of the bunch, since I am a big fan of the melodic side of Metal, it'd be Killpop.

12-18-2014, 03:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Norg Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,358	There are some songs in the middle were I'm like ehh but it's strong at the start and the last 4 tracks end strong so yeah

03-12-2015, 11:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Thunder Groupie Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Portugal Posts: 26	I have mixed views about slipknot. I certainly don't like listening to their full albums, many songs are repetitive and simply uncreative instrumentally and lyrically wise. The bright side is that some individual songs sound good and catchy - I like Duality, Sulfur, Psychosocial and Wait And Bleed, to name a few. The new song The Devil In I is catchy as well. I wouldn't buy an album from them though, not a good metal band.

07-27-2021, 08:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Norg Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,358	Well Joey Jordison just passed .... damm to young to young he never got to return and play a few gigs with slipknot

07-28-2021, 09:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Maajo Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 513	RIP Joey Jordinson.