Burn My Eyes Review
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Album |  Burn My Eyes |
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | August 9, 1994 |
| Genres | Thrash Metal, Groove Metal |
| Labels | Roadrunner Records |
| Length | 55:41 |
| Ranked | #20 for 1994 , #766 all-time |
Album rating : 87.3 / 100
Votes : 40 (4 reviews)
Votes : 40 (4 reviews)
June 4, 2022
Burn My Eyes is a great example of Groove Metal done right. The riffs here are awesome, still with a Thrash edge and not too one-note. The rhythm section is full of energy and while there are plenty of midtempo sections, they’re usually filled with interesting drumming, or change up the patterns quickly enough that it doesn’t get too repetitive. Of course, the best parts are when they dial the energy all the way up and those Thrash influences shine through.
There’s a fair bit of other influence touched upon here as well, including Metalcore, Alt Metal, and even some Nu Metal. I don’t think any of that was intentional, but Machine Head managed to create a debut that sounded entirely unique at the time. Probably the best part is that it still holds up today without issue, having a much more timeless modernity to it than a lot of early Groove Metal. If I didn’t know this was 1994, I would never have been able to date this.
There’s a fair bit of other influence touched upon here as well, including Metalcore, Alt Metal, and even some Nu Metal. I don’t think any of that was intentional, but Machine Head managed to create a debut that sounded entirely unique at the time. Probably the best part is that it still holds up today without issue, having a much more timeless modernity to it than a lot of early Groove Metal. If I didn’t know this was 1994, I would never have been able to date this.
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Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Davidian | 4:55 | 99.2 | 15 |
| 2. | Old | 4:06 | 97.7 | 13 |
| 3. | A Thousand Lies | 6:14 | 95 | 11 |
| 4. | None But My Own | 6:14 | 91.1 | 11 |
| 5. | The Rage to Overcome | 4:47 | 87.2 | 11 |
| 6. | Death Church | 6:33 | 83.8 | 10 |
| 7. | A Nation on Fire | 5:33 | 82.5 | 10 |
| 8. | Blood for Blood | 3:40 | 91.7 | 11 |
| 9. | I'm Your God Now | 5:51 | 82.2 | 11 |
| 10. | Real Eyes, Realize, Real Lies | 2:45 | 78.9 | 11 |
| 11. | Block | 5:00 | 91.7 | 11 |
Line-up (members)
- Robb Flynn : Vocals & Guitars
- Logan Mader : Guitars
- Adam Duce : Bass
- Chris Kontos : Drums
12 reviews
| cover art | Artist | Album review | Reviewer | Rating | Date | Likes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | | The Blackening Review (2007) | 75 | Jul 28, 2024 | 0 | ||
 | | Burn My Eyes Review (1994) | 85 | Jul 27, 2024 | 0 | ||
| | Burn My Eyes Review (1994) | 100 | Aug 30, 2022 | 2 | ||
 | | Of Kingdom and Crown Review (2022) | 80 | Aug 28, 2022 | 9 | ||
| | ▶ Burn My Eyes Review (1994) | 80 | Jun 4, 2022 | 1 | ||
 | | 70 | Feb 4, 2021 | 0 | |||
 | | The Burning Red Review (1999) | 60 | Jul 18, 2015 | 0 | ||
 | | 80 | Feb 17, 2015 | 1 | |||
| | Burn My Eyes Review (1994) | 80 | Sep 15, 2014 | 2 | ||
| | 88 | Mar 13, 2011 | 0 | |||
| | The Blackening Review (2007) | 90 | Oct 26, 2010 | 3 | ||
| | The Blackening Review (2007) | 80 | Jul 15, 2009 | 1 |
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SHTRD 100/100Aug 30, 2022 Likes : 2
Endless energy and power...passion.
Can't believe it just their debut album...
Someone saids "pantera's subclass", "they don't have their own style"...
Well.. Please don't say anymore you punks.
Just sit down and enjoy this album without comparing it to pantera.
Don't forget that even Pantera is not a pioneer in this genre.
There is a power to sway the crowd under th... Read More
▶ Burn My Eyes Review (1994)
SilentScream213 80/100Jun 4, 2022 Likes : 1
Burn My Eyes is a great example of Groove Metal done right. The riffs here are awesome, still with a Thrash edge and not too one-note. The rhythm section is full of energy and while there are plenty of midtempo sections, they’re usually filled with interesting drumming, or change up the patterns quickly enough that it doesn’t get too repetitive. Of course, the best parts ar...
