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Genre:
Rock
Release Date: 08/24/1999
All too often, bands that have shown as much promise as
Sevendust did on its self-titled debut album (which went gold) have fallen prey to the dreaded sophomore curse and failed to make good on that promise. But there are no signs of a sophomore slump on
Sevendust's second album,
Home, which like its predecessor, is as melodic as it is angry and brutally heavy. Melody isn't simply an afterthought on this CD -- it's an integral part of the band's sound, and it complements the intensity and forcefulness of songs like
"Denial," "Feel So," and
"Crumpled." Many of the influences heard on
Sevendust are also heard on
Home -- the Atlantans still show an appreciation of artists ranging from
Living Colour and
Nirvana to
Anthrax,
Metallica, and
Faith No More. But
Sevendust is quite recognizable itself, and it had become a major player in the
alternative metal world of the late '90s. Those who savored
Sevendust's first album won't find
Home to be the least bit disappointing.
~Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
;)
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