PRE LISTENING INSTRUCTIONS:

Before playing the new Slipknot CD abandon all your preconceptions of what you think of the band, be prepared to have the envelope pushed and enjoy the ride.

"Prelude 3"

This lulls you into a false sense of security, before building into a monster of a song.

"The Blister Exists"

Is pretty much what you would expect from the guys but= never the less very good.

"Duality"

The first single from the album, including a piano ref= rain, a real cool rap and a chorus to die for, Top 10 easily and as catchy as hell

"Opium Of The People"

Takes up where Duality left off but heavier with sharp= er edges.

"Circle"

Believe it or not this is an acoustic song and has an Eastern flavour to it that is full of spice. "Welcome" This is much more familiar ground and the knot as we love them.

"Vermilion"

This is quite melodic in intent and typical of the new strings to Slipknot’s new bow.

"Pulse Of The Maggots"

I don’t need to describe this one as you know and love it already.

"Before I Forget"

This is the other really big sounding track in a similar vein to "Duality" and to my ears should be the next single

"Vermillion Pt. 2"

More acoustically driven than the first but just as good

Is another slab of Metal that will soon be taken into the hearts of all Maggots?

"The Virus Of Life"

This is very schizophrenic, it doesn't know whether it wants to Rock or be acoustic, so it does both.

"Danger Keep Away"

This is a very, very haunting, enigmatic song to finish off with, it reminds me of "No Quarter" by Zeppelin and has a beautiful, yes beautiful yet simple keyboard refrain over some jazzy harmonies and draws you in like a moth to a flame and then it’s all over.

DOWNLOAD : Duality Video & Pulse Of The Maggots from the RR site above.

TOTAL PLAYING TIME = 60 + 13 TRACKS