All Hope Is Gone
by Slipknot
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7.8

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  1. Normaan
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    the best era of Slipknot this is good between metal and acoustic they combine it
  2. Spikesito
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    My favorite slipknot album.
    This album have it all, melodic songs, death metal stuff, 2 incredibles ballads
    It's perfect, slipknot made an excelent job with this album, this is why reached the top 1 on the billboard 200, this album have everything i want, it makes me sad how this album is the most hated by the band & in general is the album with the worst ratings, but i can't really found    My favorite slipknot album.
    This album have it all, melodic songs, death metal stuff, 2 incredibles ballads
    It's perfect, slipknot made an excelent job with this album, this is why reached the top 1 on the billboard 200, this album have everything i want, it makes me sad how this album is the most hated by the band & in general is the album with the worst ratings, but i can't really found something wrong in this album, it's an absolute masterpiece.
    The best songs:
    Gematria (The Killing Name)
    Psychosocial Sulfur
    Dead memories
    Snuff
    Gehenna
    This cold black All hope is gone 'Til We Die.

    If you like metal, please give it an oportunity to this masterpiece.
    Thank you Slipknot.    … Expand
  3. MrIslamic
    May 8, 2021
    10
    Amazing album, every song is amazing especially Sulfur, Psychosocial, Dead Memories, and Snuff, which all can be considered as masterpieces.
  4. Lopakf
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    I know that psychosocial is the most liked song, i don't know. But i really like That song called "Sulfur" its like one of the best metal songs ever made. And the Art of this album... It's so damn epic, but that's my opinion.
  5. Epifan1
    May 21, 2020
    9
    Favorite Slipknot album. The difference of sounding from a strong drive like "Gematria" to "Snuff" and "Till we die". Between them perfectly wedged "Dead Memories", "Psychosocial" - hit.
    I'd add a title track to the list of the best album tracks. I want to listen to this gloomy semi-drive again and again. The other tracks are also good, just look into the details to make sure that it's    Favorite Slipknot album. The difference of sounding from a strong drive like "Gematria" to "Snuff" and "Till we die". Between them perfectly wedged "Dead Memories", "Psychosocial" - hit.
    I'd add a title track to the list of the best album tracks. I want to listen to this gloomy semi-drive again and again. The other tracks are also good, just look into the details to make sure that it's unique and not monotonous, as it seems at first glance.    … Expand
  6. Helpme
    Oct 5, 2019
    10
    It's a good album with good music, and Psychosocial is good and it's just a very good album, with amazing masks, and good head banging music
  7. Azelf_br
    Sep 15, 2019
    6
    This album is not that bad, songs like Psychosocial, Sulfur & Snuff are exemples of the few realy good songs in this album, but the most of the songs in this album are like OK.
  8. trubasyava
    Aug 10, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, it's so pity that Slipknot released this album .. Even the band doesn't like it.. They played live only 4 songs(okay, 1 time they have played "All hope is gone", so, 5 songs).
    Bad work    … Expand
  9. flametail23
    Jul 14, 2019
    4
    This is the only album in the band's catalog that I honestly just don't enjoy that much. There are too many cleanly sung choruses this time around, to the point where they sort of begin to blend together and I struggle to remember which song is which. That being said however, songs like 'Sulfur', 'Gehenna' and 'Snuff' are among the best moments on this album.
  10. andrepusey1
    Jul 27, 2016
    7
    All Hope Is Gone is pretty much a tale of two halves: six of the album's 12 songs are more of the same complete world-beaters, while the other five (not counting the opener) are actually pretty mediocre... for Slipknot.

    That's the thing, they set such a high bar with Slipknot, Iowa and Vol. 3 that there was no way they could top it. Although that is the way it should be, I think. Either    All Hope Is Gone is pretty much a tale of two halves: six of the album's 12 songs are more of the same complete world-beaters, while the other five (not counting the opener) are actually pretty mediocre... for Slipknot.

    That's the thing, they set such a high bar with Slipknot, Iowa and Vol. 3 that there was no way they could top it. Although that is the way it should be, I think. Either way, Gematria, Sulfur, Psychosocial, Dead Memories, Snuff and the title track are all absolutely incredible singles. The rest are pretty forgettable, but have some good moments.

    Elephant in the room: if you liked Corey and Jim's side project Stone Sour, you will love this... the choruses are huge, but the Slipknot charm is lacking in some places. It is hanging on by a thread, but I still play this very regularly.    … Expand
  11. harvestersorrow
    Jan 23, 2016
    6
    My least favourite album from the 9. unfortunate that it's last one with the original 9 members. i feel the strongest tracks on the album are Gematria, All hope is gone, Psychosocial, snuff and Sulfur. Dead memories is a solid track but not amazing. my least favourite tracks on this album are wherein lies continue and butchers hook. I first thought that maybe I would like these tracks uponMy least favourite album from the 9. unfortunate that it's last one with the original 9 members. i feel the strongest tracks on the album are Gematria, All hope is gone, Psychosocial, snuff and Sulfur. Dead memories is a solid track but not amazing. my least favourite tracks on this album are wherein lies continue and butchers hook. I first thought that maybe I would like these tracks upon a second or third listen, but I've listened to this album over 6 times and i must say these tracks always seem to stick out like a boner a transvestite beauty pageant. Gehenna is definitely a very experimental track and something I would have welcomed them to do with more of this album. That experimentation is what made the first two (and some of the third) so amazing. I feel that is what's lacking in this album. As Corey Taylor once said (i'm paraphrasing) "it just feels like a collection of songs", I couldn't agree with him more.… Expand
  12. Hank_Shrader
    Jan 12, 2016
    5
    All Hope Is Gone by Slipknot. A german review.
    Nachdem ich die Single Psychosocial hörte war ich nur noch mäßig gespannt auf dieses Album der 9 Jungs aus Iowa. Denn diesen Döm-Döm-Dödödödö-Döm Rhythmus fand ich eher nervig.
    Als das Album All Hope Is Gone dann erschien, war ich in dieser Erwartungshaltung bestätigt. Viele Lückenfüller, jedoch auch ein paar Highlights wie Dead Memories    All Hope Is Gone by Slipknot. A german review.
    Nachdem ich die Single Psychosocial hörte war ich nur noch mäßig gespannt auf dieses Album der 9 Jungs aus Iowa. Denn diesen Döm-Döm-Dödödödö-Döm Rhythmus fand ich eher nervig.
    Als das Album All Hope Is Gone dann erschien, war ich in dieser Erwartungshaltung bestätigt. Viele Lückenfüller, jedoch auch ein paar Highlights wie Dead Memories oder der Titeltrack.
    Insgesamt: 5/10    … Expand
  13. IAmNotLying
    Sep 16, 2015
    8
    "All Hope Is Gone" isn't bad, but it isn't as good as Slipknots previous albums. The music has its good moments and...less memorable. The albums starts with one of their worst intros ever, ".execute.". After that it's get good (for a little while). "Gematria (The Killing Name)", "Sulfur", "Psychosocial" and"Dead Memories" are four of the albums strongest tracks. After that you get five"All Hope Is Gone" isn't bad, but it isn't as good as Slipknots previous albums. The music has its good moments and...less memorable. The albums starts with one of their worst intros ever, ".execute.". After that it's get good (for a little while). "Gematria (The Killing Name)", "Sulfur", "Psychosocial" and"Dead Memories" are four of the albums strongest tracks. After that you get five songs that are decent, but not really good. The last two songs "Snuff" and "All Hope is Gone" is two of Slipknots best songs ("All Hope Is Gone" is also the best song by the band according to me). I would recommend this album, but get it cheap.

    Best song - "All Hope is Gone"
    Worst song - "Vendetta"    … Expand
  14. xxDylanxx
    Oct 27, 2014
    9
    Their worst album to DATE!!! the only good songs on here are Psychosocial and Sulfur the rest are watered down with acoustic guitars or they just are not as good as the others.
  15. doge
    Apr 11, 2014
    4
    I introduced myself to Slipknot through curiosity, and I hated the song Psychosocial at first. But after listening to that song, along with Sulfur and Snuff excessively, I grew to like all of them. So I decided to listen to the whole album that those songs are on. 57 minutes of my life that I'd gladly like back.
    What Slipknot basically does with almost every song here is they combine    I introduced myself to Slipknot through curiosity, and I hated the song Psychosocial at first. But after listening to that song, along with Sulfur and Snuff excessively, I grew to like all of them. So I decided to listen to the whole album that those songs are on. 57 minutes of my life that I'd gladly like back.
    What Slipknot basically does with almost every song here is they combine Corey Taylor's harsh sing-talk vocals (with occasional clean vocals) with trashy metal riffs. They do this excessively, and with songs like Gehenna reaching close to the 7 minute mark, it gets awfully repetitive.
    The one exception to this, however, is Snuff. Snuff is a beautiful song and is my personal favorite.
    Slipknot has a lot of longtime fans, but I am choosing to not be a new fan. Standout tracks are Sulfur, Psychosocial, Dead Memories, and Snuff. Don't waste your time with the rest of the album unless you're a true Slipknot fan unlike me.    … Expand
  16. StRyGwYr
    Apr 8, 2014
    8
    The album is good but it did have that energy.My favourite is All hope is gone , gehenna and vendetta. But still, they can't beat the previous album: Vol 3: The Subliminal Verses.
  17. Thief1337
    Feb 18, 2014
    4
    Disappointing. Conventional. Friendly melodies. Almost nothing original. It was the best billboard album, but the worst artistic one. It was released for good sells. I wouldn't recommend listening to that juvenile album.
  18. forestville
    Mar 15, 2013
    9
    This work has everything that characterizes slipknot:
    Hardness, melody, strong percussion, good lyrics, good DJ sound, etc.
    Definitely one of the best works of Slipknot and one of the best albums of 2008, is a complete disappointment that many do not hear this great work.
    This album definitely deserves a throne in the world of music of the decade 2000.
    They must listen before dying
  19. Speed4Runs
    Dec 13, 2012
    1
    Useless album, band members and sold out band. They don't make metal. It's garbage-like. Everyone listens to them without even knowing what do they listen to.
  20. seifer
    Jul 2, 2012
    9
    SlipKnot are without much of a doubt, one of the most distinguished metal bands of all time. Their music are unique in their own rights, I purely posted on this album because it's my favourite one. SlipKnot (In general) are brilliant anyway, to any heavy-metal loving person.
  21. scfcjh
    Jun 30, 2012
    8
    It is hard to better Volume 3, and this was proven by All Hope Is Gone. It in itself is a great album with punishing sounds from Psychosocial and melodic efforts emphasizing Taylor's vocal abilities such as Child of a Burning Time. Great album, but not quite as good as previous.
  22. asylumspadez
    Nov 17, 2011
    3
    Only track I really liked was Psychosocial. While there maybe a few likeable songs on the album, It simply isnt that good. Really disapointing if you ask me.
  23. A7sus4
    Nov 7, 2011
    8
    This album is certainly more accessible than previous efforts, but I can't hold that against them as it actually works straight through the entire album. Where as their first 2 albums were excellent exercises in single dimension rage, All Hope Is Gone (as well as on Vol. 3) is the sound of a band working effectively to take it's roots and into new, multi-dimensional (commercial) territory.This album is certainly more accessible than previous efforts, but I can't hold that against them as it actually works straight through the entire album. Where as their first 2 albums were excellent exercises in single dimension rage, All Hope Is Gone (as well as on Vol. 3) is the sound of a band working effectively to take it's roots and into new, multi-dimensional (commercial) territory. I think they do it pretty well. A usual the musicianship is killer.… Expand
  24. CHINESE_TIGER
    Jul 17, 2011
    10
    What can I say? This album is what got me into Slipknot in the first place. I personally love it all the same as their other albums. This is good music all around.
  25. futuremetallica
    Apr 7, 2011
    10
    My 2nd favorite album along with they're other album Subliminal verses.
    This album was perfection ,corey taylor really brought out some great lyrics in the songs ,this is they're latest album.
    The lyrics corey makes are inspirational and always were with the other albums they created. I really like their drummer "Joey Jordison" he would be my altime favorite drummer along with Lars    My 2nd favorite album along with they're other album Subliminal verses.
    This album was perfection ,corey taylor really brought out some great lyrics in the songs ,this is they're latest album.
    The lyrics corey makes are inspirational and always were with the other albums they created.
    I really like their drummer "Joey Jordison" he would be my altime favorite drummer along with Lars ulrich from Metallica.    … Expand
  26. roknewdo
    Mar 18, 2011
    10
    Excellent. It´s the real combination of Iowa heaviness with the Vol.3:Subliminal Verses quality. Really Masterpiece. Listen to it to feel completely energized.
  27. TheQuietGamer
    Mar 6, 2011
    9
    A lot of fans were disappointed with this album calling it "there weakest yet" but I found it awesome with the heavy deep voice of Corey Taylor, backed by the sick musical talents of the rest, this has to be there most brutal sounding album yet, while some songs such as Snuff and Dead Memories are weaker, they are no less enjoyable, but I feel they would have been better for Corey's otherA lot of fans were disappointed with this album calling it "there weakest yet" but I found it awesome with the heavy deep voice of Corey Taylor, backed by the sick musical talents of the rest, this has to be there most brutal sounding album yet, while some songs such as Snuff and Dead Memories are weaker, they are no less enjoyable, but I feel they would have been better for Corey's other band Stone Sour, but if you like Slipknot or Metal in general this is an album you must pick up.… Expand
  28. CPD
    Feb 12, 2011
    5
    Rather uninspired when compared to their early work. Although decent on its own, this album will find its greatest demise in being compared to its predecessors.
  29. One_SIC_Ma666ot
    Dec 11, 2010
    10
    Slipknot, at their finest. There's nothing to say here, but, AWESOME. One of my all-time favorite albums, easily my favorite Slipknot one, Just an incredible album.
  30. Rob274
    Aug 18, 2010
    6
    This album is good, but not one of their best. Unlike their other albums, when you like all of the songs except one.. In this album you will probably like 3 or 4 songs. In other words, this album is good....but not great.
  31. Metalhead
    Aug 18, 2010
    10
    I love every single Slipknot album but this one is my favorite. There are many different styles on this album; ranging from erie melody to explosive thrash. The thing that unifies all of the songs is that they are all equally heavy. You can't go wrong here.
  32. RyanB
    Jul 25, 2009
    6
    Slipknot definitely have some good songs on this album, but in my opinion, Vol. 3 was more intricate and more interesting. The soft tracks on the album sound like they belong with Stone Sour, while the heavier songs are no departure from Slipknot, which, while good in some ways, leaves a lot to be desired.
  33. AlexA
    Mar 14, 2009
    10
    This is my favorite album of all time. It's surprisingly heavier than Iowa. It has my favorite song of all time Snuff, which is one of the heaviest and powerful songs of Slipknot. Remember heavy doesn't mean yelling. The whole album is a masterpiece bringing elements Slipknot's previous albums. It has so much variation and everything has improved! I love Corey's This is my favorite album of all time. It's surprisingly heavier than Iowa. It has my favorite song of all time Snuff, which is one of the heaviest and powerful songs of Slipknot. Remember heavy doesn't mean yelling. The whole album is a masterpiece bringing elements Slipknot's previous albums. It has so much variation and everything has improved! I love Corey's political views and once again he put's down the media. I love it, it's 100% Slipknot, no it's not Stone Sour, sorry. Anyways I wish I could give this album 11/10, but obviously I couldn't. Buy this album now.… Expand
  34. MatthewS.
    Feb 9, 2009
    1
    Slipknot is dead. This is not Slipknot. They have officially turned into radio rock. It's pretty sad. They have transformed themselves into the very thing they hated. I hope they look into the mirror and realize that soon. If they could get back to making some intense music again that would be fantastic. This album is so weak. No intensity, no creativity, just crap!
  35. elmosarus
    Feb 7, 2009
    0
    Ridiculous... to even think Slipknot is still "anti-mainstream" and "brutal" is a joke. after years of horrible albums, Corey Taylor has to bring a Stone Sour feel to the helpless band? pathetic. not to say it doesn't take talent to play in a band, but don't try to label yourself as "The Best Band Ever"... its sad, 3/4 of their fans are all posers or total n00bs to metal.
  36. BrianB.
    Jan 12, 2009
    8
    One of Slipknot's best albums.But the change from genre in many songs,might tone down many loyal fans.But they hit the needle on the head with Psychosocial,which is without a doubt their best ``metal'' song in the album.I loved the song ``Snuff'' for its strong blend of lyrics and acoustic guitar.And my favorite song was ``Dead Memories'' for basically One of Slipknot's best albums.But the change from genre in many songs,might tone down many loyal fans.But they hit the needle on the head with Psychosocial,which is without a doubt their best ``metal'' song in the album.I loved the song ``Snuff'' for its strong blend of lyrics and acoustic guitar.And my favorite song was ``Dead Memories'' for basically everything.The album was great but not their best.I still believe Iowa and Vol.3:The Subliminal Verses was their best album.I also don't like Xx5h34xX telling everything that they're morons if they give the album a nine or a ten.Hello Xx5h34xX its everybody's opinion,they've the right to say whatever they want,ok!?… Expand
  37. KyleM
    Dec 17, 2008
    8
    It's got good lyrics. It's got anger. It's got nice twists. But it just doesn't have the slipknot twist. I'm giving it 8 just because it's slipknot.
  38. billD
    Nov 28, 2008
    4
    Its almost okay as a cd. this and vol 3 are the poser cds of this band and they suck kinda. the songs were taken mainstream by guitar hero and straight up posers.
  39. JoeyW.
    Nov 18, 2008
    10
    Their best album to date and an instant favorite, this time Slipknot delivers from the best of 2 worlds, from their old nu metal heavyness to their melodic, well-written work from the previous record, mighty worthy a praise.
  40. FilipL.
    Oct 23, 2008
    5
    All we already knew that new album would't be so energetic like selftitled and iowa.. simply they've been into mainstream many years from now, so they act like that. sad but true.
  41. Xx5h34xX
    Oct 14, 2008
    4
    whoever rates any slipknot above an 8/10, really needs to "expand". Especially vol3, and all hope is gone posers. The only albums i think are ok iz the first three;slipknot,mfkr,and iowa. But man guyz, stop thinking this shit "is brutal and badass" cuz its not. And for the others who play guitar hero and think slipknot is cool cause of that on stupid song needs to expand. Listen to whoever rates any slipknot above an 8/10, really needs to "expand". Especially vol3, and all hope is gone posers. The only albums i think are ok iz the first three;slipknot,mfkr,and iowa. But man guyz, stop thinking this shit "is brutal and badass" cuz its not. And for the others who play guitar hero and think slipknot is cool cause of that on stupid song needs to expand. Listen to heretic anthem or sometin. And for everybody who needs to "expand" try these bands/albums, Some are thrash metal and some are death metal, Anthrax - Fistful Of Metal Children Of Bodom Dimmu Borgir - Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia Hammerfall Iced Earth Blind Guardian Hatebreed Malice - License To Kill Loudness Mercyful Fate - In The Shadows Nightwish Nevermore Opeth - Deliverance Sepultura Sonata Arctica Suffokate VADER - Impressions In Blood Shoots den braddah's! Aloha from Hawaii.… Expand
  42. JeffH
    Oct 7, 2008
    8
    Probably the 2nd best album of Slipknot's. This album is at times hard, at times creative, and all the time enjoyable. With some of the best choruses of all their songs and some pretty nice solos from a guitarist who I originally depicted as "not very talented." It's not as heavy as previous albums (IOWA, Slipknot) but Slipknot are managing to broaden their musical horizons Probably the 2nd best album of Slipknot's. This album is at times hard, at times creative, and all the time enjoyable. With some of the best choruses of all their songs and some pretty nice solos from a guitarist who I originally depicted as "not very talented." It's not as heavy as previous albums (IOWA, Slipknot) but Slipknot are managing to broaden their musical horizons while still remaining true to their original sound. All Hope Is Gone is overall one of Slipknot's finest and is IMO should be regarded with just as much praise as the album "Slipknot"… Expand
  43. JoelG.
    Sep 29, 2008
    5
    Fast but no-key solos, forgettable songs... These guys are supposed to be more than just another metal band but this cd makes me question.
  44. TomP
    Sep 28, 2008
    6
    LMFAO! Orelha's comment was the funniest review I've seen in awhile. And props to Joe. That just made my day. I haven't even listened to this album so...A review?...well, it's Slipknot, what's left to expect?
  45. ErnieP
    Sep 25, 2008
    3
    This album is completely disappointing. It's far to soft, weak and generally sounds like Stone Sour. It's way to clean sounding... bring back Ross Robinson! Anyways, the albums a complete joke... absolutely boring. I can't listen to Physcosocial- I actually laugh at how bad that is. I uploaded 3 songs form this crappy album to my ipod so thats why I give it a 3. It's This album is completely disappointing. It's far to soft, weak and generally sounds like Stone Sour. It's way to clean sounding... bring back Ross Robinson! Anyways, the albums a complete joke... absolutely boring. I can't listen to Physcosocial- I actually laugh at how bad that is. I uploaded 3 songs form this crappy album to my ipod so thats why I give it a 3. It's just a weak, uninspiring album thats watered down with useless tracks. I'm incredibly disappointed.… Expand
  46. TimT
    Sep 25, 2008
    7
    good, but not their best... Their anger is far more controlled rather than let loose on experimental guitar riffs, which is interesting but not complete. They seem to be chilling out more and more, sounding like hard rock, with a little bit of groove and anger (psychosocial). the screaming is still there, but Taylor wants to prove he can sing as well, and he can, very well, I think a good, but not their best... Their anger is far more controlled rather than let loose on experimental guitar riffs, which is interesting but not complete. They seem to be chilling out more and more, sounding like hard rock, with a little bit of groove and anger (psychosocial). the screaming is still there, but Taylor wants to prove he can sing as well, and he can, very well, I think a different fan base will arise from this type of album. It is not teetering on the edge, it is a far more controlled album than were used to. it's still good though, definitely worth a listen. Metallica's St. Anger? maybe, but far better, maybe more like Deftones' 'Saturday night wrist'.… Expand
  47. Kirby
    Sep 18, 2008
    8
    Nothing Slipknot will ever do can top their first two albums. But here's a shout out to "DPB": Slipknot's St. Anger? Kiss my ass! While Vol. 3 was a vast departure from the first two amazing albums, All Hope Is Gone simply went one step beyond Vol. 3 (which in my opinion is a musical masterpiece). Sure, it lacks the cathartic fury and sheer rage that the first two had, but All Nothing Slipknot will ever do can top their first two albums. But here's a shout out to "DPB": Slipknot's St. Anger? Kiss my ass! While Vol. 3 was a vast departure from the first two amazing albums, All Hope Is Gone simply went one step beyond Vol. 3 (which in my opinion is a musical masterpiece). Sure, it lacks the cathartic fury and sheer rage that the first two had, but All Hope Is Gone is a FANTASTIC album. It proves that you can be unrelentlessly heavy, and extremely melodic at the same time. That's the best kind of music; an eclectic mix of the personalities of nine members. You know, anyone who thinks a band can stay true to the initial ideals they had established should look at the BEatles, perhaps the greatest rock band of all time. When girlfriends, outside distractions, and other rock n roll excesses started coming in, it changed the band. The same has happened with Slipknot's new release. AC/DC is THE ONLY band who can rehash the same material, and its still relavent to the current rock scene. Slipknot has proved that they can still stay true to their aggressive music, but now they're expanding their horizons, setting the new music in a much more melodic spectrum. I'm giving it an 8/10, because as good as it is, it still doesn't hold up with self titled or Iowa. But it is the perfect followup to Vol. 3 P.S. "DPB", you really need to get off your pedestal. Don't insult our intelligence with your little history lesson. Everyone who has posted here is obviously a maggot, and most of us pry know a lot more about them than you supposedly do.… Expand
  48. JF.
    Sep 12, 2008
    9
    amazing! every song is great and different...they improve musically every album and try new things! i love the fact that they can change and try new things and still rock!
  49. DeanG.
    Sep 11, 2008
    9
    This album was very close to a 10, not give it a 10 because its not a classic, its a modern great for metal though and i recommend it for anyone that likes this kind of music.
  50. MCG.
    Sep 11, 2008
    0
    I would drag my sack across each of their terrible masks. Absolutely sack-draggingly awful.
  51. EdC.
    Sep 10, 2008
    7
    This is a strong return for Slipknot. The songs are not that memorable. The musicanship is exciting and Cory's vocals are at there best when they are full blast. On each of the past albums there has always been two or three songs that you are screaming along with driving down the road. Here, those catchy metal anthems are few and far between. On the slow tracks, the eleven piece This is a strong return for Slipknot. The songs are not that memorable. The musicanship is exciting and Cory's vocals are at there best when they are full blast. On each of the past albums there has always been two or three songs that you are screaming along with driving down the road. Here, those catchy metal anthems are few and far between. On the slow tracks, the eleven piece monster looses a lot of steam. Another nice addition to the body of work, but nothing revolutionary.… Expand
  52. Blake
    Sep 9, 2008
    9
    Mr. D P B. how exactly is being about 10 times heavier being more mainstream? Take Butcher's Hook For instance... it's so chaotic you feel like your getting hit by a truck. It sound just like Rational Gaze by Meshuggah with it's random cymbal crashes and off-beat tempo. People don't like the album because they're not used to the sound, they're not used to Mr. D P B. how exactly is being about 10 times heavier being more mainstream? Take Butcher's Hook For instance... it's so chaotic you feel like your getting hit by a truck. It sound just like Rational Gaze by Meshuggah with it's random cymbal crashes and off-beat tempo. People don't like the album because they're not used to the sound, they're not used to heavy metal and they're not used to getting their asses kicked by an album. This album brings Iowa's brutality and Vol. 3's melody into one amazing album. Standout tracks include: Gematria, Sulfur, Butcher's Hook, Snuff (an amazingly catchy slower song) and All Hope is Gone.… Expand
  53. Sean
    Sep 4, 2008
    0
    It is pathetic that people actually consider this overproduced trash metal. This band is not a real metal band- they just dress up like one and use studio tools to appear as if they sound vaguely like a metal band. They are a disgrace to real metal artists like Mastodon, Sepultura, Soulfly, Corrosion of Conformity and Pig Destroyer. Instead they use the weak and tired formulas of Korn and It is pathetic that people actually consider this overproduced trash metal. This band is not a real metal band- they just dress up like one and use studio tools to appear as if they sound vaguely like a metal band. They are a disgrace to real metal artists like Mastodon, Sepultura, Soulfly, Corrosion of Conformity and Pig Destroyer. Instead they use the weak and tired formulas of Korn and Mudvayne to present this heaping pile of garbage which is neither creative nor original. Don't waste your time with this fake commerical hard rock excuse of an album.… Expand
  54. victorb.
    Sep 3, 2008
    7
    It was not what i expected at all, the songs are good but the tone of them is weird, i mean if your gonna do alternative with metal you have to put some distance between both... so i give it a thumbs up, but the band did not surpass the challenge of making a better album than the last.
  55. JoeBlow
    Sep 2, 2008
    6
    This post is mostly targeting the first comment by someone named Orelha, dude, dudette, whatever you are, LEARN ENGLISH BEFORE PRINTING A REVIEW. Nobody knows what the hell you're talking about and you sound like an idiot. Yes I agree, it's not Slipknot's defining work (not by a long shot), but at least make a case for yourself by not sounding like you just stepped off a This post is mostly targeting the first comment by someone named Orelha, dude, dudette, whatever you are, LEARN ENGLISH BEFORE PRINTING A REVIEW. Nobody knows what the hell you're talking about and you sound like an idiot. Yes I agree, it's not Slipknot's defining work (not by a long shot), but at least make a case for yourself by not sounding like you just stepped off a banana boat!… Expand
  56. Orelha
    Aug 29, 2008
    2
    Weak boring and some shit, is the badest album from slipknot ever and maybe bad critics make this musicians make some good next time, unless them have lost all they hope like I.
  57. TylerG.
    Aug 28, 2008
    10
    Culmination of their career. Freaking awesome in lamens terms. Hate with intelligence is presented here perfectly.
  58. T.Saskwatch
    Aug 28, 2008
    9
    This is a great album. It is quite a culmination of SlipKnot's entire musical career, it gives you a new sound but keeps it uniquely SlipKnot. There is a great contrast between the heavy and the uber deep... that's great but I think that some of the more "Metalhead" SlipKnot fans might no enjoy this as much as, say, SlipKnot or Iowa because it is overall less 'brutal' This is a great album. It is quite a culmination of SlipKnot's entire musical career, it gives you a new sound but keeps it uniquely SlipKnot. There is a great contrast between the heavy and the uber deep... that's great but I think that some of the more "Metalhead" SlipKnot fans might no enjoy this as much as, say, SlipKnot or Iowa because it is overall less 'brutal' but still an awesome musical masterpiece! Congrats to SlipKnot for making yet another truly unique album experience!… Expand
  59. DPB.
    Aug 27, 2008
    1
    Slipknot's St Anger? After much anticipation I was only too happy to play the new 'Knot album loud as fuck. I had already given much attention to the pre-released tracks Psychosocial and All Hope is Gone respectively, becoming an instant fan of the intensity Slipknot always bring to the music they create. But unaware of the diehard let down I was about to endure I listened Slipknot's St Anger? After much anticipation I was only too happy to play the new 'Knot album loud as fuck. I had already given much attention to the pre-released tracks Psychosocial and All Hope is Gone respectively, becoming an instant fan of the intensity Slipknot always bring to the music they create. But unaware of the diehard let down I was about to endure I listened anyway. Now for those of you out there who have been living under a rock for the last ten years you will find it interesting to hear that Slipknot are a Grammy award winning, alternative metal band from Des Moines Iowa who have nine members. Exploding on the scene with the double platnium album "Slipknot" the band went from strength to strength with the follow up "Iowa" and their live dvd "Disasterpieces". After the Iowa tour things weren't looking good for the band, not to mention the severe "nu metal backlash" that hit metal at this time but the relationships between its memebers were at an all time low. Corey and Jim reunited Stone Sour (the band they were in together before joining Slipknot) Joey the Murderdolls and and others members either going into hiding or working on the fringes of the industry. After four years after the release of "Iowa" the band produced a new record. This was entitled "Vol 3. The Subliminal Verses" this album single handedly proved Slipknot was not only another gimmicky nu metal band but proved that they are able to experiment in levels of heaviness. But before today I never thought that "Vol 3.'" would be the bands creative peak. The bands latest offering "All Hope Is Gone" is prime example of being in the fish bowl way too long. This album fell short not because it's not well executed or the fact that it lacks killer riffs, no this album fails becase of the lack of experimentation and a need to please everybody making this effort sound more like a Slipknot parody band than the pure well oiled middle finger it once was. This album will definately split fans and critics alike and thus I've Christened "All Hope Is Gone" as "St Anger". Listen to the album and try and tell me Slipknot are not now a mainstream cliche' of themselves, because in the good ol days when Slipknot was the polar opposite (also the reason you listened to music this back in the day) My official rating 1/10… Expand
  60. JaneC
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    The sound of this album is outstanding. So bone crunchingly perfect to listen to. Their best album yet!
  61. DylanD.
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    An excellent, excellent album that shows the maturity of the group as a whole. Excellent turn to what sounds more thrash metal than Nu-Metal. For me, this album will only be beaten by Metallica's Death Magnetic.
  62. ChrisE.
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    Slipknot has always progressed, each album evolving on the last, this isn't the first, nor iowa, nor subliminal verses. standing by itself, it is very good.
  63. JeffM.
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    This CD is awesome! i can't stop listening to it!
  64. [Anonymous]
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    I love every single track on this cd. I don't really agree with the track order, but rearranged....and it is absolutely perfect.
  65. DarinC.
    Aug 26, 2008
    3
    A few bright spots, overall very weak album. Too much emo-driven lyrics now looking at adult things. Not as good as previous albums.
  66. ALH.
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    Slipknots career has culminated to this album: it is the best summary of their music in one unbelievably impressive whole. the best metal release of the last 5 or so years...beat this Metallica.
  67. JayV.
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    Totally amazing, unexpected in some aspects but none the less awe inspiring. A some how bleak yet vibrant expression of opinions and feeling about the world today and personal events.
  68. ShaunT
    Aug 26, 2008
    10
    Slipknot has not gone soft or hard - they maintained the ferocity that fans have grown to love while progressively pushing their own evelope as to what they can and can't do. To hear the drumming alone is worth the disc price. I passed on the 3rd album as a departure to what i loved about "Iowa". I also considered Vol. 3's vocals a bit weaker and strained than it was on "Iowa". Slipknot has not gone soft or hard - they maintained the ferocity that fans have grown to love while progressively pushing their own evelope as to what they can and can't do. To hear the drumming alone is worth the disc price. I passed on the 3rd album as a departure to what i loved about "Iowa". I also considered Vol. 3's vocals a bit weaker and strained than it was on "Iowa". Corey delivers the same blood-curdling power that fans may have missed. If you are a fan of "Iowa," this album is an amazing counterpart to what made that album so great - and a chance to experience what I would consider the new standard in metal.… Expand

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68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. AllMusic
    80
    All Hope Is Gone as a whole winds up being as bleak and unforgiving as its title.
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  2. Billboard
    80
    The set is at once Slipknot's most ambitious and accessible outing to date, with a broad palette of sounds and textures that shift faster than Michael Phelps off the starting block.
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  3. Observer Music Monthly
    80
    Happily, Slipknot can pull in these directions and still maintain a new standard of bone-crunching intensity . There are louder metal bands in the world, for sure, but the Iowan nine-piece continue to make the most noise.
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