Machine Head

Subject: Machine Head Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:50 pm

I'm listening to their 1st release Burn My Eyes, which I understand is their most popular. I've only heard a few songs from The Blackening and not too familiar with the stuff in between. I like Burn... very much, but I heard they went into a nu-metal style for awhile. Is that a valid observation? Are their other releases worth picking up?

Subject: Re: Machine Head Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:33 pm

The only one I really liked was Burn My Eyes, so IMO, youve got the only one you need Very Happy

Subject: Re: Machine Head Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:24 pm

Well dont listen to the guy above me he must be smoking crack!

Burn My Eyes is a great album just about all the way through. The second album The More Things Changes is pretty much the same and just as good. Then came The Burning Red, and Super Head Charger. Burning Red was ok but it was the start of a nu-metalish style but the songs were good. Super Head Charger was just bad all around. Then they got their crap together and put out Through The Ashes Of Empire which brought them back to their original style and sound and is also a great album. The Blackening.... Just go get it! They have one out now with extras so look around for that one. You wont be disappointed.

I can make you a mix cd if you want. let me know!

Subject: Re: Machine Head Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:41 pm

Machine Head? Unless you're talking about the Deep Purple album of the same name, me no likee.

Subject: Re: Machine Head Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:12 pm

DeathCult wrote:: The only one I really liked was Burn My Eyes, so IMO, youve got the only one you need

I agree. Used to own THE BURNING RED, and it wasn't all that good imo. BURN MY EYES however, is outstanding! Almost rivals Pantera's COWBOYS FROM HELL.

Subject: Re: Machine Head Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:48 pm

I'm watching Machine Head live right now and I'm not overly impressed. What I'm hearing is ok, but I don't know that I need to hear any more. Maybe if I find 'em cheap in the used shops.

Subject: Re: Machine Head Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:58 pm

Fat Freddy wrote:: Machine Head? Unless you're talking about the Deep Purple album of the same name, me no likee.

Amen.

Subject: Re: Machine Head Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:22 pm

ugh.... Im telling you pick up The Blackening and Through The Ashes Of Empire and you wont be sorry. Smack

Subject: Re: Machine Head Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:05 am

Phoenix Reign Drummer wrote:: ugh.... Im telling you pick up The Blackening and Through The Ashes Of Empire and you wont be sorry.

I had THE BLACKENING and traded it off... gave it a good try but they're just too WOOOOARRRRRRGH for me.

Subject: Re: Machine Head Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:05 am

haha they are a little WOOOARRRRRRGH but thats their thing. I dunno. I listened to them since they first came out and they only disapointed me once.

Subject: Re: Machine Head Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:10 pm

Burn My Eyes and The More Things Change are killer cds and huge recommendations from me. I also though Supercharger def had its moments and did The Burning Red. TTAE and The Blackening were more trend hoppers but both are great listens.

Subject: Re: Machine Head Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:17 am

I may be seeing Machine Head this Saturday (opening for Metallica) so I'll give'em another shot. It all depends on what time we get to the arena. What little I've heard of'em over the years hasn't been my thang tho.

Subject: Re: Machine Head Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:00 pm

Caught MH opening for Metallica on Saturday night. Fun to watch but nothing I'd put on the stereo at home. They were nice enough to play the one song of theirs I do like ("Imperium") and also did a sloppy cover of Iron Maiden's "Hallowed Be Thy Name." Robb Flynn looked like he was having the time of his life though. "Dude, I'm opening for f**kin Metallica at an Enormo-Dome! If I die right after the show I'd still be satisfied!"