I got Blooddrunk yesterday and was not disappointed. Overall Bodom has a heavier, thrashier sound than their old stuff, and I'm kind of disappointed that there are less rambling neoclassical solos. However, they've definitely improved from "Are You Dead Yet", and though I'm still adjusting to their heavier sound, I really love "Blooddrunk" so far. Plus, keyboardist Janne Wirman contributes several absolutely sick solos, and his sound fits better than in the other albums.
Overall: no filler, amusing bonus track (Ghost Riders in the Sky, a Stan Jones cover), sick solos, melody interspersed throughout in typical Bodom form. Great album from Alexi Laiho and crew. Apply liberally.
I got Blooddrunk yesterday
I got Blooddrunk yesterday and was not disappointed. Overall Bodom has a heavier, thrashier sound than their old stuff, and I'm kind of disappointed that there are less rambling neoclassical solos. However, they've definitely improved from "Are You Dead Yet", and though I'm still adjusting to their heavier sound, I really love "Blooddrunk" so far. Plus, keyboardist Janne Wirman contributes several absolutely sick solos, and his sound fits better than in the other albums.
Overall: no filler, amusing bonus track (Ghost Riders in the Sky, a Stan Jones cover), sick solos, melody interspersed throughout in typical Bodom form. Great album from Alexi Laiho and crew. Apply liberally.