Disturbed is back and is definitely not suffering from a sophomore slump. The new album doesn't exactly pick up where they left off with The Sickness, but takes the band into some new and exciting territory.
Instead of playing with redundant sounds that they covered on the first album, they experiment with newer sounds and rely more on the power of David Draiman's vocals and strong rhythms. One of the main reasons I like this band so much is the raw power they display in the songs and they didn't sacrifice that on the new disc. Even the slower songs have the same amount of power of the straight ahead riffing and drum fills of the first album. The sound is updated, but they have lost none of the pep that made The Sickness such a perfect example of how heavy metal should be. The real catcher on this disc is that the songs sound different. While the first disc was an overall fresh sound, the songs themselves sounded almost exactly alike throughout. Here, they've varied the overall sound and the individual feel of each song.
Check out the solid, straight ahead aggression of "Prayer" or the muted power of "Believe." Just about every song on this disc is strong and varied. I'm not sure they still had to prove it, but this disc shows that Disturbed can REALLY PLAY. The use of subtle electronics to accent the playing is masterfully woven throughout, although much less than on the first disc. I think the electronic accents aren't really necessary on these songs, though, so it's no loss. The trademark of Disturbed is Draiman's snarls and sneers. While less prominent than on the first disc, the snarls and verbal sneers are still there, reminiscent of Billy Idol. He also proves in several places throughout this disc that he is a top-notch front man and a damn good singer to boot. The melodic singing on songs like "Awaken," and the acoustic ballad "Darkness" really let his talent shine through.
I would rate Believe a MUST-HAVE for anyone who likes heavy music, but has gotten tired of the rap-metal (nu-metal?) sound that all the clones out there are mass-producing. This disc has barely left my CD player since I got it.
1. Prayer
2. Liberate
3. Awaken
4. Believe
5. Remember
6. Intoxication
7. Rise
8. Mistress
9. Breathe
10. Bound
11. Devour
12. Darkness
Article comments
— go to most recent comments1 - Chris
I'd grown quite weary of the current metal offerings, but one listen to "Prayer" turned my fatigue into excitement. "What's that? Could it be actual vocal melodies instead of just neanderthalic growling? Cool. Thanks for the tip!
2 - Zuriel
True Metal is all about melody and composition. Disturbed has done a terrific job on their new album on showing this, and attempt to return that element that has seemed lost back to their music. Prayer, is a song that I can play over and over again.
3 - Tim
There 1st CD The Sickness was plain great.
Most groups lack in there 2nd CD But Disturbed isnt one of them.
They put so much heart and feeling into each of there songs and David Draimen shows that for sure in the way he sings.
4 - Neyon
I was not a big Disturbed fan at first. I liked "Stupify" off "The Sickness", but that and the title track were all I'd heard. Then a friend lent me "Believe" two days after it came out. I was hooked. This CD has everything you could want in a metal band. You want hard-core, blast-your-brain-out lyrics and music? Look no further than the intro track, "Prayer", or maybe Track 10, "Bound." Something more meaningful? Try track 5, "Remember". Melodic? Track 4 - the title track, "Believe", or even Track 11, "Devour". They even have something for the metal ballad fan - the closer track, #12, "Darkness". Disturbed's sophomore album is a required addition to any metal fan's collection.
5 - Billy
I like Disturbed
6 - Mephi
All I have to say about this is WOW, And good luck on the tour David...
7 - Btari Kirana
Powerful lyrics and melodies! It has never left my CD player! "Remember"'s melodies engulf me in ways I've never thought a music could do. The rests are just staggeringly overwhelming. And David Draiman's voice... goosebumps and shivers are all over me.. His voice...astaga...mighty, angry and alone. His voice stands out and become the essence of the band, not only because of his (physical) capabilities but also his (non-physical) inner outcries. So honest, so full with despondent yearnings, so fierce, so insecure... Materializing his inner self through his voice is his ultimate achievement... getting people to understand and embrace it is another thing.. I hope he finds his true love..
8 - Vickie
I saw Disturbed live and completely fell in love with them. I didn't even like heavy music untill i heard them for the first time. If you have the opporunity to go to see them live they put on an amazing show.
9 - Jamie
Hell Freaking yes dude. Disturbed is all there is to life !!
10 - Jocelyn
Dave Draiman is soooo hott!! i love him so much!! xoxo to you Dave!!
11 - andy
wait...is this that "nu metal" band that opens the song up going, "Woahahaha"? hahaha! what a joke!
12 - DisturbedMistress_Tx78155
Being uninterested at the first sound of DWTS, I never thought that today I would be a devoted fanatic of Disturbed. The music is awesome but the lyrics are what grabbed my complete attention. Draiman has a way of being straight up real with the words of their true to life songs. I consider it an almost religeous experience just to listen to Disturbed's music - and Draiman maybe even being our new resurrected modern messiah... may have a few things to teach us all... who knows.
13 - THEE BRICKLAYER
I saw Disturbed as the opening band on a bill with Hatebreed, Six Feet Under, and the petite Danzig. It was amazing how fast they jumped from that level to where they are now. But that's not amazing as how short Glenn Danzig is!
14 - Eric Olsen
Are you the same as regular Bricklayer? And is Danzig like 3'9" or something?
15 - Blade_Hms
Im a fan of disturbed from Malaysia. Though they arent so famous here, im still a Disturbed Loyalist. All i have to say is that they are not like any other cliche band that turns all mushy on their second CD (examples unnecessary). Also, as some other people have said, they arent of the mass-produced genre of rock, and yet they still maintain their Disturbed-ness..ROCK ON!
16 - Raymond
Hi, Ive been playing set for 6 years, and have been playing in and out of bands. Disturbed is my life and ive always wanted a band just like theirs. I know all of their songs on drumset. I'd kill just to be able to talk to David Draimen for an hour. Im told im like him sense I myself am called alittle disturbed. No other band is like theirs. And David Draimens voice is one of a kind. My AIM screen name is Siris615.....GBU you all...AND ALWAYS LISTEN TO DISTURBED!
17 - andy
I got a nasty little hate mail for my post above. The kid told me I probably listen to rap. Is that an insult? I'm not sure. I just wish these kids had a clue about this crap and realized that Disturbed is to hardcore/metal today as what glamrock was to heavy metal in the 80s.
18 - Martin Enblom
I never thought i would start to dig a band like Disturbed. But now i do. I WHANT DOES FUCKERS TO COME TO SWEDEN AS SOON AS FUCKING POSSIBLE!
19 - Ky
Just look at the name........... Disturbed is AWESOME and david draimen is VERY hott but um their music is great liberate is the best and well they KICKED SO much butt in concert so that made me like them even more but yea
DISTURBED ROCKS
20 - Luvegeta
Anyone who knows me well knows for a fact that I love Disturbed.^-^ Except sometimes I get anoying when I bring the CD to school and start singing.... out loud.O.o hahaha.
21 - luke
DISTURBED is the best! I had the sickness and loved it and then a friend borrowed me Believe and i was blown away. It's got so much feeling to it, but at the same time has some hard stuff to bang to! On my list, it's the best cd ever!!!
22 - frost@work
one of my buddies got 'the sickness', but he just went to the doctor and got some anti-biotics and now he's back to normal. No more groupies for him.
23 - Chelsea L
Daid is my dream man! i love him and the music. Belive is a great CD. Also a big shout to the other hottie Fuzz!!
24 - silverfangthelonewolf
diturbed is the best cant get enough of them their best song is shout 2000
25 - silverfangthelonewolf
diturbed is the best band. cant get enough of them. their best song is shout 2000.