It's probably redundant to say that the director of Halloween 2 is out of ideas. When you take it upon yourself to remake one of the best-regarded horror films of all time, then sequel that remake you're either mainlaining hubris, trapped in a permanent state of semi-adolescence, or desperately treading water. Following these films up with a sequel to your hit album of twelve years past doesn't provide an answer but it certainly underlines the question a few times. In interviews Zombie has said that this album won't be his last musical effort but will be his last CD, as he feels discs have been made obsolete by digital downloads. As a devoted fan and collector of CDs I'm sad to hear that, but part of me hopes that the switch in formats reignites the spark that made Rob Zombie's earlier work so much fun - the last thing the world needs is Hellbilly Deluxe 3.
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1 - Brian aka Guppusmaximus
"In interviews Zombie has said that this album won't be his last musical effort but will be his last CDas he feels discs have been made obsolete by digital downloads"
Honestly, he cemented that ideology when he departed from White Zombie. IMO, his form of Aerobic Rock was never Metal and never worthy of the "album" format. Hell, even "La Sexorcisto: Devil Music, Vol. 1" got freaking boring after the first three tracks and the only memorable song was "Thunder Kiss '65". I think you accurately pinpointed the adolescent mindset in his music and I wouldn't expect anything more but I will be happy in not having to hear anymore of his crap.
2 - Largely the Truth
Hellbilly Deluxe & Sinister Urge hold up as albums but the next two are better off being picked over in iTunes, absolutely. I have to agree about La Sexorcisto too, other than "Thunderkiss '65" and "I Am Legend" I never understood the appeal. If Zombie ever decided to mature as an artist I'd throw all my dollars at the album, download, or whatever it was, but if at 45 he's still working through his adolescence I'm left wondering how far off that day is.
3 - Brian aka Guppusmaximus
Yea.. I hear what you're saying, I guess I never was a fan of that techno fused style to begin with. So, it' not just Rob Zombie that I dislike but Powerman 5000, Static X and all the other bounce bands (as I like to call'em)that you can bounce right into the dump.
4 - Largely the Truth
There should be some kind of support group for people who've been subjected to Static X. The first time I heard Machine I thought my CD player was broken. Then I wished it was.
5 - Brian aka Guppusmaximus
LMAO... I believe Jenny Craig uses this music to torture people if they fall off the bandwagon,though, the food is just as bad so it's a loose / loose situation