Product Description

Fourth album from nu-metal survivors Papa Roach follows 2004's 'Getting Away With Murder'. Continuing to distance themselves from the now-defunct rap-metal sound that made their name, like many of their contemporaries they have immersed themselves in metal history. On this album, they evoke the trash-glam aesthetic of 80s LA bands like GN'R, Poison and Motley Crue, whilst retaining the bite and punch of the modern production brought by nu-metal kingpin Howard Benson. Includes the single 'To Be Loved'.

Track Listing

1. ...To Be Loved
2. Alive
3. Crash
4. The World Around You
5. Forever
6. I Devise My Own Demise
7. Time Is Running Out
8. What Do You Do?
9. My Heart Is A Fist
10. No More Secrets
11. Reckless
12. The Fire
13. Roses On My Grave
14. Scars
15. SOS

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6783 in Music
• Released on: 2006-09-11
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Running time: 55 minutes

Customer Reviews

Awesome
This album is a masterpiece. Papa Roach just get stronger and stronger. Really enjoyable listen and not a bad track on the album. Great to train to in the gym or just relaxation. If you get the limited edition one with Scars live and SOS these are 2 great additional tracks.

Not Too Sure
I got this album along with Infest and Getting Away With Murder, and i feel that they're both much better than this album. I think i was always a fan of the Nu-Metal genre as i like both rap/hip-hop and rock, so with this album probably strayed furthest from that genre yet, it may be an explanation for my disappointment. It starts out with a cracker of a song, ...To Be Loved, follows with another good song, Alive(N' Out Of Control), but nothing else really tweaked my musical taste. I'll admit straight away i was quite happy to just sit there and listn through the album, because there isn't a poor song on there. However there is nothing else that deserves iPod space except the first two songs. Maybe 3 and a half stars. Still thought it was quite good. Don't let this review change your mind, go for it and make your own mind up.

Surprised!!
If you see my reviews you'll see that I'm basically a fan of more extreme metal, but like many, I started out listening to the likes of AC/DC, Maiden, WASP & Motley Crue before discovering Metallica & ending up at Dimmu Borgir & Therion.
I've always retained a soft spot though for trad rock/metal and Papa Roach have mostly now left the rap core/nu metal sound behind to embrace these traditional values. They seem to be taking the upbeat party metal of Motley Crue & the stadium rock of Guns N Roses and forging it with a modern/harder edge to create a style that recalls the late 80's & early 90's while still sounding fresh, current & spiky. It's an interesting sound & certainly beats the retro codswallop peddled by The Darkness or God help us, Def Leppard!
I wouldnt say that any of the individuals are virtuosos but they gel as an effective unit. Jacoby Shaddix is becoming a very decent vocalist adding range with each release. The guy's stage antics can sometimes be a bit embarrassing ala Fred Durst but it's clear he revels in the new found 'Rock Star' role so very different from the image as seen on Infest.
Shaddix is on record as saying he grew up wanting to be a Rocker despite the rap-dominated vocals of earlier releases.
The sub-Maiden guitar lines & slap bass fills are all but gone replaced by a cohesive Arena Rock soundscape. I dont think the drumming is outstanding but it works within it's surroundings & marks the final recorded appearance of Dave Buckner with the band.
Special mention to Howard Benson for production duties, the sound is powerful & organic (never over produced like The Leps).
There is great variety & the songwriting is strong.
To Be Loved is the albums opening rabble rouser and features a chorus that Nikki Sixx & co. would be proud of - also there is still a hint of the rapping style here - used sparingly its still effective!
Roses On My Grave features a string section & is a worthy stab at symphonic rock.
My Heart Is A Fist is maybe the strongest track. A MASSIVE chorus, some powerful vocals/lyrics and closing with some haunting piano keys. This song would have graced any Guns N Roses album! A real anthem!

Basically this is the zone where Metallica, Faith No More & Motley Crue fans can meet up, and enjoy some hard edged, modern metal that's just looking for a good time instead of summoning Satan...