Soul of a New Machine

Rating (1-10): 6.5 Because Fear Factory rules so much, I have given this record so many chances. I know that this review will generate controversy, but I really don't like this album. Most of the songs sound the same with repeated riffs and beats that I just cannot get into. Fear Factory's other two cds are far superior to this one and I recommend buying this record only if you are a hard-core Fear Factory fan. "Crises" and "Lifeblind" are good songs.

Demanufacture

Rating (1-10): 9 The sophomore record from Fear Factory is certainly superior. Demanufacture rules as it combines Nine Inch Nails with Pantera to form its own sort of musical genre that I have named "Cool-Industrial". Demanufacture pumps the metal from the first riff to the last and doesn't leave any room for discussion or doubt concerning the type of music they play. Good songs on this record include, "Demanufacture", "Replica", and "H-K".

Osbolete

Rating (1-10): 9.5 Ahh, the concept album. Obsolete is Fear Factory's best record and tells the story of a future in which machines rule the world and one human named Edgecrusher attempts to regain human control of Earth. What makes this album cool is this; see if you can follow me; the fact that it mixes NIN, Pantera, with a hint of yes, Boston. Some of the songs are very mellow and at least 75% of the songs have a mellow interlude in it making for one of the most varied albums ever. And that's why it rules so much. The songs to check out on this record are; "Shock", "Edgecrusher", "Securitron", "Smasher/Devourer", "Descent", "Freedom or Fire", and "Obsolete", the best song on the album. Also, if you buy the newest version of the record some additional songs appear including "0-0 (Where Evil Dwells)", and a cool cover of Gary Neuman's "Cars". Check this record out.

Digimortal

Rating (1-10): 9 The much anticipated fourth original Fear Factory release has finally arrived, and it does not dissapoint. Through this recording you can tell what a long way Fear Factory has come since their original debut back in 1992. This ablum is a great release and keeps up the "Cool-Industrial" sound that they are known for. This is a must have for any fan, and although it is not as good as Obsolete, it is very close, something that Fear Factory fans can enjoy, knowing that Burton and his band have not lost their edge. "What Will Become?", "Damaged", "Digimortal", "No One", "Linchpin", and "Invisible Wounds" are all great songs.

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