Wasla [Digipak] - Karima Skalli

Advantages: Not overlong at 10 tracks, gets better with each listen.
Disadvantages: Opening track not the strongest.

...All the best records take a few listens (at least) to reveal their true nature. On first play this sounded like a typical 2nd album - longer tracks, less up-tempo. A month on this has to be my favourite CD of 2007. Nearly all the 10 tracks have resolved into fantastic, atmospheric (and not always gloomy!) tales of urban life and escape. Great tunes underpin the songs, with the now-trademark steepling guitar riffs standing out most in the choruses. Some not unwelcome echos of The Smiths are to be found in the lyrics, most obviously in the title track, but tracks like Weight of the World and Escape The Nest are really uplifting, the latter also containing the finest moments on the album with its soaring, thrilling chorus. What a live track that promises to be... Recommended! Ok then, what about the digipak? Well if you like a glossy... Read review

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Advantages: One of the best Nu Metal albums that has ever been released.
Disadvantages: It is imperfect, there was definitely room for improvement.

...most of the Nu Metal rubbish that was extremely popular back in the early 2000s. I would definitely recommend this, it's not the best album in the world but it's certainly not one of the worst. The digipak edition of this album comes complete with a cardboard case rather than a standard plastic CD casing. I personally am a huge fan of digipak editions of albums and therefore tend to buy them whenever possible. There's something greatly appealing to me about the cardboard digipak casing of this 'Slipknot' album, for most however it's probably just as good to own a copy in the standard case. It really makes little difference, the tracks are all the same so the difference here is purely aesthetic. Whether buying the digipak edition or standard plastic cased 'Slipknot' album though, this is without doubt an album that I personally would... Read review

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Advantages: Very emotional album, You'll want to carry it everywhere
Disadvantages: Enjoyment limited by environment.

...ever struggled to describe. I apologise if I'm making this sound like the world revolves around the existence of this album, it doesn't. But it comes pretty close. This album isn't for everyone, it aches to be listened to through headphones, and is probably not one for fans of the Arctic Monkeys. However, if you like your music to be challenging, and invoke emotions then I thoroughly recommend giving this a listen. One tip though, DON'T download 'Zookeepers Boy', listen to it on cheap, tinny pc speakers?. and expect to be overwhelmed. Give '..And the Glass Handed Kites' the time and attention it deserves, and you will be thoroughly rewarded. ------------- * Artwork/Case.* --------------- This album is presented in what is described as a Digipak, but is actually a gatefold sleeve similar to Vinyl album cases. Although I do... Read review

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