Review:
Put down whatever garbage you are currently listening to and get on this. I picked up Cursed II after reading a review on stereokiller.com right before record/cd stores could no longer survive in small towns. Looking back it probably the best CD purchase I made that year and this album promises to make that a fact this year as well. Opening up after the intro track with a ferocity that demands attention from anyone within hearing distance and carrying that energy throughout the entire length of the album without ever getting boring i can honestly say this will be the hardcore album of 2008 to have and is definitely one you are going to want to get your grubby broke hands on. BUY THIS SHIT.
Now down to business.
Lyrically, Colohan shines as always continuing with themes from albums. You can expect more "Blah blah blah, Freemasons are taking over the world. I hate work. Life sucks." to take the words from Colohan's own mouth, yet as usual void of of the childish cliches typical of such content within extreme music. Coupled with his most pissed off delivery yet the energy on this album is a very notable step up from II. Night Terrors now reigns as my new favorite "pissed off at work song", surpassing Another day an older gem of theirs off of I.
If you aren't shouting along with the lyrics to this bad boy
http://www.notpopular.com/lyrics/3038/Cursed/Three
Other memorable tracks include Into the Hive and Friends in the Music Business, showcasing prominently that signature rhythmically frantic and always ear catching dirty sound of theirs. I highly recommend both these tracks as well "Night Terrors" to anyone who hasn't had a chance to hear the breath of foul air that cursed brings to a genre that in my humble opinion has become far to stale.
If 100% pissed off is how you like your music then i will be happy to inform you that III delivers the goods. If you have ever liked any of their prior works, dirty metallic 90's hardcore, or even a metal fan like myself(hardcore isn't usually my cup of tea either)
I'd give it a higher rating but there is no category for pure awesome so keep that in mind.
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orginially review on stereokiller.com
http://www.stereokiller.com/newsreviews/article.cfm?intarticleid=8136
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