Set-closer "Boots & Blood" commences with "Think of one word to change the world/And now put it into action/Fuuuuuuuuck!" That last word becomes a mantra, used in almost every line in this "anthem" and the generic riff doesn't help. "Question Everything" - with the least offensive lyrics here - contains a throbbing bassline and flamenco-style guitar breakdown. "No Sudden Moment" is the heaviest thing here, with a blasting riff, thundering double-kick drum, and satisfying guitar breaks, but the dumb singalong chorus ("Click clack/Reload/Click clack/Unload") diffuses the impact. The first line in "This Ain't My Last Dance," "I'm the apocalypse/with a fat lip.," is so ridiculous, the track is impossible to take seriously. Meanwhile, Moody growls/sings about what a loyal eternal bad ass he is, talks during the breakdown, and mars an otherwise fine song. The title track intros with soft melodic guitar then give way to a crunchy, heavy riff, unruly bass, cracking snare, and kick drum. Zoltan Bathory's chugging riff and Jason Hook's brief, powerful solo can't rescue it. First single "Jekyll & Hyde" has him trying to rap the verses in old-school ('80s) style. Moody's lyrics are so juvenile and clunky they distract from the better songs. The album's biggest setback isn't behind the board, though, it's but behind the mike. ![]() (The thinking seems to be, "If it ain't broke, milk it.") Recorded by Kevin Churko, it's a tad slicker than its predecessors. Ivan Moody's half-sung/half-growled - always angry - vocals rage over the top. Their instantly recognizable sound is comprised of equal parts melodic and meaty guitar riffs, fat vamps, catchy hooks, tight, flashy solos, and hard-grooving bass and drums. Five Finger Death Punch have proven one of the most popular alt-metal bands, with three gold records, enviable radio play, and sell-out tours.
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