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Corey Taylor never seems to sleep as he is either penning books, comic books or music, in this case the rather good Stone Sour. If like me you’re no fan of Slipknot, Stone Sour are much more accessible and musical beast.
This album differs from part one as they use more atmospherics and piano to further develop some of the songs. In fact in the case of ‘Red City’ they have an almost Pink Floyd feel in the music at times. ‘The Conflagration’ shows the lighter side of the band with strings and Corey Taylor showing his more melodious side of his voice.
The lead single ‘Do Me A Favor’ is one of those heavy, yet insanely catchy songs they do so well, whilst the title track is a relentless pounding tune that you just want to keep playing again and again.
I am no fan of Slipknot but if Corey Taylor needs that to produce Stone Sour albums like this, long may they continue. Part two is as good as part one, although not as instant and both should be in your collection pronto.
****1/2
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