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Burn My Eyes Review

Machine Head - Burn My Eyes
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Burn My Eyes

TypeAlbum (Studio full-length)
Released
GenresThrash Metal, Groove Metal
LabelsRoadrunner Records
Length55:41
Ranked#19 for 1994 , #765 all-time
Album rating :  87.3 / 100
Votes :  40  (4 reviews)
Reviewer :  level 5         Rating :  85 / 100
Released months after Sepultura's "Chaos AD", the album is very similar to Sepultura's work in some aspects, but also different in many ways. The dynamic and infectious riffs alongside the tribal touch that make Sepultura what they are come to the fore a bit in "Burn My Eyes", but it is not the main characteristic of this work. We can notice a bit more speed here with the exception of one or two tracks.
By the way, Chris Konto's drums are great here. Flynn's vocals are also incredible. Not on the level of Phil Anselmo or Max Cavalera, but still an incredible vocal that does not compromise the experience of the album, quite the opposite. The first six tracks are impeccable. The rest are good, but not on the same level. On the B-side, I think "Blood for Blood" has an addictive guitar sound, a great metal groove.
"Davidian" is an absolute hit. Fantastic, the best.
That doom metal sound in the beginning of "A Thousand Lies" makes this track more than amazing. For me, the best one outside "Davidian"
Another highlight for me is "The Rage to Overcome".
"Death Church" reminds me a lot of the Black Label Society vibe. A great song, with an elegant cadence, characteristic of bands that know how to play heavy metal without the need for speed.

It's a near-perfect album, and would be 100/100 if it weren't for the little downgrade in the B-side.

Best ones:
Davidian
A Thousand Lies
The Rage to Overcome
Death Church
None But My Own

Weakest one:
Real Eyes, Realize, Real Lies
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Track listing (Songs)

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1.Davidian4:5599.215
2.Old4:0697.713
3.A Thousand Lies6:149511
4.None But My Own6:1491.111
5.The Rage to Overcome4:4787.211
6.Death Church6:3383.810
7.A Nation on Fire5:3382.510
8.Blood for Blood3:4091.711
9.I'm Your God Now5:5182.211
10.Real Eyes, Realize, Real Lies2:4578.911
11.Block5:0091.711

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