Savior Sorrow by Mushroomhead - Uhune

ALBUM

Despite the issue of Mushroomhead's 2005 DVD, the band has not released a new studio album in three years. This is significant because as the band reaches the age of lucky 13 (they first began playing together in 1993) it emerges as something wholly different. Forget about Korn and some of the alt metal acts, Mushroomhead build their tunes from grooves and themes. They use rhythm as a composition. Yeah, they still wear masks, they still create a mystique which would be worthless if the music itself weren't so damn compelling. There are the different clashing rhythmic grooves in "12 Hundred," where hip-hop, breaks, and hard, glorious '80s metal riffs all collide. On "Simple Survival," they play a near ballad that touches on the very best dramatic moments of NIN and alternate vocals between sung drones and harsh, growled out phrases. True: if Bauhaus had come to birth in 2006 instead of the late '70s, they may have sounded like Mushroomhead do on this track. Beauty, chaos, tension, and fierce guitar and keyboard interplay create a taut instrumental attack that is both multitextured and dynamic. "Tattoo" is a little more predictable, but it rocks nonetheless; the slippery metal plodding of "Erase the Doubt" is almost like a soul tune but is utterly Mushroomhead. The anthemic balladry and power chords on "The Need" showcase the differing faces of this complex and compelling Cleveland band. "Cut Me" is simply creepy, messed up, and full of moments where near-gothic beauty are interchanged with frenzied, distorted guitar riffs and literally thundering drums. The set ends with "Embrace the Ending," a straight-up eerie, meandering ballad about the end of time. Vocals, strings, whispers, and guitars -- both acoustic and electric -- entwine classical themes with the spirit of rock's past in a quiet, unsettling song that is as well-crafted and beautiful as it is deranged. Savior Sorrow is a welcome return. Recommended. ~ Thom Jurek

1. 12 Hundred

by Mushroomhead

Primary Artist: Mushroomhead; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

2. Simple Survival

by Mushroomhead

Primary Artist: Mushroomhead; Main Performer
Composer: Mushroomhead; Composer
Music Publisher: Mushroomhead Publishing; Other

3. Damage Done

by Mushroomhead

Primary Artist: Mushroomhead; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

4. Save Us

by Mushroomhead

Primary Artist: Mushroomhead; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

5. Tattoo

by Mushroomhead

Primary Artist: Mushroomhead; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

6. Erase the Doubt

by Mushroomhead

Primary Artist: Mushroomhead; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

7. Burn

by Mushroomhead

Primary Artist: Mushroomhead; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

8. Just Pretending

by Mushroomhead

Primary Artist: Mushroomhead; Main Performer
Composer: Mushroomhead; Composer
Music Publisher: Filthy Hands Music; Other

9. The Need

by Mushroomhead

Primary Artist: Mushroomhead; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

10. Cut Me

by Mushroomhead

Primary Artist: Mushroomhead; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

11. The Fallen

by Mushroomhead

Primary Artist: Mushroomhead; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

12. Embrace the Ending

by Mushroomhead

Primary Artist: Mushroomhead; Main Performer
Composer: Not Documented; Composer
Music Publisher: Unknown; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

49 minutes and 5 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

11/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Alt Metal

Label

Megaforce

Music Distribution Service

RED

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 18, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

20286209027