Sevendust

Editor's Review:

Atlanta, Georgia metal band Sevendust has created a whirlwind-like frenzy amongst both the media and fans alike with their first, self-titled CD. Now, by popular demand, Sevendust has returned with its' stellar sophomore effort simply titled Home; and it is sweet.

If you loved their first CD's perfect elixir of melody and hard core, wire-you-up grinds, then you will love edgy, energetic cuts like the title track, "Home," as well as numbers like "Waffle" and "Bender," a collaboration with Deftones frontman, Chino Moreno. And energy is the word when you describe the Sevendust vibe.

Even their more melodic, radio-friendly tunes carry an inspiring aura, like on "Rumble Fish," the future ZROC hit, "Denial," or "Licking Cream," a soulful duet with Skunk Anasie femme fatal, Skin. Sevendust's seamless marriage of metal and melody is their trademark and has yet to be achieved by any other band that I know of, explaining their meteoric rise to the forefront of today's hard core, metal scene.

"Denial" probably best exemplifies this seemingly improbable union of polar opposites (metal and melody). Lead singer Lajon croons with '70s-style soul flair and it's melodic structure and sound is worthy of Top 40 status, although it kills me to say that. And it is this musical duality that is bridging the gap between the ultra-hip underground metal scene and the ultra-watered down mainstream. Sevendust could make going mainstream cool. Remember, Home is where the heart is.

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Record Label TVT Records Released April 2001

Tracks Home Denial Headtrip Insecure Reconnect Waffle Rumble Fish Licking Cream Grasp Crumpled Feel So Grasshopper Bender