Both lead the charge in creating the catchy rhythms, with a couple of nice solos mixed in. They are backed by the solid rhythm section of Shawn Economaki on bass and Roy Mayorga on drums. Corey Taylor is the shining light of this album, and his singing is, frankly, amazing.
When I listen to music the lyrics are generally the last thing I consider. Of course, if they are blatantly bad they stick out like a sore thumb like Limp Bizkit's The Unquestionable Truth, Pt. 1. I know - bad comparison, but those lyrics were just bad. This album has a few standout songs, lyrically speaking. First is "Sillyworld," a song that has a wonderful sense of how everything is a commodity, addressing the issue of words and signs and how they can be appropriated by the masses to the point of losing meaning. Another highlight is "Zzyzx Rd.," a wonderfully depressing song that just hits all the right notes in its beauty.
Bottomline. Stone Sour is a band to keep a close eye on. This is a very strong album that deserves a place on your CD rack. Above all else, this album is immensely satisfying on all counts; music performance, lyric writing, variety - it hits all the right marks. Come What(ever) May is one of the better rock albums to come out this year. What are you waiting for?
Highly Recommended.
Article comments
1 - Anthony Cannon
Totally agree.. there ain't a bad song on the album.
2 - dk
this is a great album, stone sour at thier best. i must buy album for those how avent got it
3 - tha awesome gurls
i think that stone sour is the AWESOMEST band EVER! 'through glass' is the best song i have ever herd! good job guys! 5 gold stars 4 u!
thalmaneller and meeeeee