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Though some would say that the Misfits just aren't the Misfits without the fiendish Glenn Danzig fronting them, Famous Monsters seems to indicate otherwise. If you're expecting the new Misfits, with Michael Graves taking over for Danzig, to pick up where they left off when Danzig split to form his own band in the early '80s, you don't exactly get that either. The core of the band remains in tact, and consequently so does the Misfits' distinctive gothic punk-pop sound, but it has been beefed up with heavier, more metallic guitars and a booming production that makes old Misfits records sound positively primitive (which, of course, was part of their appeal). But the songs, those hypercatchy tales of twisted lunacy, are still as horror-fixated, infectious, and fun as ever. And though the Misfits' image--the ghoulish face paint and "devil's lock" haircuts--and gothic stage show first brought them notoriety, it's their Halloween-inspired anthems that remain their true calling card and Famous Monster has plenty to add to that legacy. --Adem Tepedelen

Album Description

Special edition of 1999 album from Glenn Danzig's influential punk/ metal group in a limited edition digipak with three bonus tracks added, including the Japanese edition's extra cut, 'Devil Doll', plus '1,000,000 Years B.C.' & 'Helena 2'. 21 tracks total

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3.0 out of 5 stars Its good for what it is., July 9 2004

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Mike (Here and There) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Famous Monsters (Audio CD)

In 1999, when this CD was released, I would have told you to get the CD immediately. I listened to it every day and screamed out the lyrics at the top of my lungs. It was killing time every day!
Now, I'm five years older and so is this CD. My taste in food has gone from McDonalds to finer dining. My taste in music has changed from pop metal to music that has substance, meaning, and relevance to music. While this is a rather fun CD to listen to, its not going to be a definition of what the Misfits should be, or will be, rememberd as: the pioneers of punk which inspired a generation of punks and metalheads alike.
Don't get me wrong, I can probably still sing along with songs like "Crawling Eye" or "Scream." Heck, I'll even give props to Doyle for finally showcasing some guitar solos off in this album. Its just that with its production value and lyrical content, it is a very cartoonish version of what the Misfits were from 1977-1983, when there was a very disturbing, violent tone to their sound. (On the other hand, the new Danzig releases are a parody of what he did up to 1995.)
A lot changes in five years. Heck, even this band has. As I write this review, every member, save Jerry Only, has left the group. Doyle stopped performing, Dr. Chud started a band called X-Ward, and Michale Graves is now a Conservative activist for the forum Conservative Punk (which, by the way, I personally find contradictory).
Change is a necessary function in life. But while its nice to be selective in your tastes, there's nothing wrong with having a little McDonalds here and there.

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5.0 out of 5 stars fun fun CD, Jun 9 2004

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This review is from: Famous Monsters (Audio CD)

Just picked this up and American Psycho. I really liked both CDs.
Plenty of great tunes on both CDs. Descending Angel is a great f*ckin' tune!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Horror Hotel, May 25 2004

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Oslo Jargo "I'm still an atheist, thank the D... (FINLAND) - See all my reviews

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Just the morose and elegaic song "Descending Angel" is well worth the price of the CD but as a bonus we get to hear some other styles which the Misfits fine tune. Ranging from hardcore punk to blues, to metal, each song stands on its own, there is not one stinker in the bunch. Favorites are "Scream", "Them", "Crawling Eye", "Forbidden Zone", "Lost in Space" and the magnum opus "Helena". So what if all the "true" Misfits fans disapprove of this, this is just intended for entertainment, its not 1980 anymore, so don't expect the Misfits to stay frozen in time and keep playing "Walk Amongst" stuff. Grow up.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing follow-up to American Psycho
Unlike a lot of Fits fans, I thought American Psycho was a pretty good album.....sure, it wasn't the old Misfits, and I would have liked it had they used a different name for this... Read more

Published on May 16 2004 by Keith A. Berry

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite cd ever
This is my favorite cd ever, and I would like to think that I have pretty good taste in music. This is just feel good catchy music. Read more

Published on May 7 2004 by A. D. Carswell