Transgression (+DVD) - Fear Factory > Reviews

Advantages: Fear Factory try something a little different
Disadvantages: Poor production quality in places, vocals often feel strained

Being a huge 'Fear Factory' fan I was looking forward to the release of 'Transgression'. The band had released consistent albums tinkering different ideas, rarely releasing anything sub-standard. But the first thing you will notice with 'Transgression' is that it delves into deeper waters than any of the previous 'Fear Factory' efforts, and not in a good way. It can be a good album in places, but on the whole is a mixed bag. Some will love it, some ... Read review

Advantages: can be found cheap
Disadvantages: some weak songs, unoriginal

Fear Factory are an interesting band that have done a remarkable amount of work in recent years on many strong but not chart topping or ground-breaking albums. With this album's update with a DVD addition, it signals more attention for a band who for all their effort certainly deserve it. The ratio of hits to unknowns on the album is good; supernova: a well-known, brilliant track, Contagion likewise and Spinal Compression also excellent, with I Will ... Read review