Bullet For My Valentine - The Poison reviewed by Cars

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Prior to listening to this, their debut album, I knew very little about the band. I knew they were Welsh, I knew they'd had an EP out here & in America & I knew they were heavy. What I didn't know was how well they mix heaviness with melody. The first (instrumental)  "track" which is an Intro is breathtaking. It's quite simple yet spellbounding. That goes straight into Her Voice Resides which is probably one of the heaviest tracks on the album. Third track 4 Words(To Choke Upon) isn't far behind. However it's Tears Don't Fall that really stands out to me as being the best track on here. For 2 days I listened to nothing else on my journeys to work other than this song (which could have explained the bad moods!). It is fantastic & if you have any doubts about this band then listen to this song. You couldn't possibly be disappointed in it. Throughout the album I'm reminded of vocally Bert McCracken (The Used) & Ian Watkins (Lost Prophets). Musically early Metallica, Iron Maiden & System Of A Down. Who the hell can complain about that mix? They still stamp it with their original sound though. This band could be huge & I really think they will be. At the moment they are linked to the more teen audience which I hope they can break free from as they deserve to be in the big league not just on hooded tops! Top tracks - Tears Don't Fall, Suffocatting Under Words Of Sorrow (What Can I Do), Hit The Floor, All These Things I Hate (Revolve Around Me) 9 out of 10

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