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- Summary: The metal band returns after a seven-year recording hiatus with this new disc, produced by band leader Page Hamilton (the only original member here) with Jay Baumgardner and Charlie Clouser.
- Record Label: Interscope
- Genre(s): Rock, Alternative, Metal
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Positive: 1 out of 8
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Mixed: 6 out of 8
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Negative: 1 out of 8
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The overall sound is a bit too polished and loses some of the raw power edge that previous albums rode to critical success.
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It isn't necessarily memorable, but as an exercise in measured, even artistic rage, it's classic Hamilton.
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Hamilton's vocals are occasionally plotted now with pronounced melodies, which is nice. But his strikingly affectless, prep-school delivery is abandoned in favor of a gritty, generic bark.
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It's awkward to witness such a gloriously thuggish monster vainly attempt the rope-a-dope.
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Q MagazineA disappointing barrage of lethargic metal. [Dec 2004, p.137]
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Rolling StoneThe sludge is so overbearing that anyone born during the Eighties will wonder what once made them special. [28 Oct 2004, p.103]
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Despite Hamilton's grittiest vocals to date, Size Matters is inarguably watered-down and bland.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 7 out of 9
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Mixed: 1 out of 9
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Negative: 1 out of 9
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patlAug 1, 2005it's band evolution, helmet sound with the right melody.
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michaeldFeb 9, 2005
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Marc-O.NJun 10, 2006Kicking and aggressive opening track followed by another intense song then a couple of pretty enjoyable tracks!
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sanfordbNov 6, 2004
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DanWOct 16, 2005
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F4bJul 2, 2005Why the hell critics are so bad?!?! Sure this is not Strap It On but is a nice and catchy return of one of the most influential band of the 90s.
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TomPOct 9, 2006
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