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Disturbed: Immortalized

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Label: Reprise Records
Released: 2015.08.21
Time:
 53:26
Category: Post-Grunge, Heavy Metal
Producer(s): Kevin Churko
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Media type: CD
Web address: www.disturbed1.com
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Purchase date: 2016
Price in €: 1,00





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[1] The Eye of the Storm (Disturbed) - 1:20
[2] Immortalized (Disturbed) - 4:17
[3] The Vengeful One (Disturbed) - 4:11
[4] Open Your Eyes (Disturbed) - 3:57
[5] The Light (Disturbed) - 4:16
[6] What Are You Waiting For (Disturbed) - 4:03
[7] You’re Mine (Disturbed) - 4:55
[8] Who (Disturbed) - 4:46
[9] Save Our Last Goodbye (Disturbed) - 4:59
[10] Fire It Up (Disturbed) - 4:05
[11] The Sound of Silence (Paul Simon) - 4:08
[12] Never Wrong (Disturbed) - 3:33
[13] Who Taught You How to Hate (Disturbed) - 4:56

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David Draiman - Vocals, Background Vocals, Arrangements
Dan Donegan - Bass, Ebo, Guitar, Keyboards, Background Vocals, Arrangements
Mike Wengren - Drums, Percussion, Background Vocals, Arrangements
 
Bob Sanders - Spoken Word on [9]
Suzie Katayama - Arranger, Conductor
 
Kevin Churko - Arranger, Engineer, Mixing, Producer
Steve Churchyard - Engineer
Kane Churko - Pro-Tools
Shawn McGhee - Pro-Tools
Khloe Churko - General Assistance
Ted Jensen - Mastering
Samantha Maloney - A&R, Orchestra Production
Charlie Paakari - Assistant Engineer
Travis Shinn - Photography
Raymond Swanland - Illustrations
Alex Tenta - Art Direction, Design

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2015 CD Reprise 093624926252
 
 
 
The sixth studio long player from the Windy City-based outfit, Immortalized finds Disturbed bolting down the house they finished building on 2010's Asylum, offering up a 13-track slab of vintage mid- to late-2000s heavy rock piled high with bottom-heavy riffs, piston-like percussion, and big modern rock radio-ready choruses filled with randomly generated declarations of defiance. To say that the old "if it's broke don't fix it" idiom looms large over the proceedings is a bit of an understatement, but Disturbed's particular brand of 21st century hard rock has brought in enough platinum over the years to warrant a bit of metathesiophobia, and their myriad post-hiatus projects ultimately failed to yield the same dividends. With that noted, the listener's likelihood of deriving any kind of enjoyment from the album is directly related to their amore for previous outings, and Immortalized has more than its share of vintage Disturbed goodies, like the soaring first single "The Vengeful One," the stadium-ready "Who Taught You How to Hate," and the nervy Muse-lite title track. The band's shamelessly melodramatic reading of Simon & Garfunkel's "Sound of Silence," which effectively utilizes the pared-down piano and vocal treatment that helped Gary Jules resurrect Tears for Fears' "Mad World," and the anthemic and refreshingly upbeat mid-album gem "The Light," impress with their unabashed theatricality and strong vocal turns from David Draiman. And as per usual, Don Donegan's stellar guitar work is the glue that keeps the whole affair from disappearing into the populist ether. However, a five-year break between albums should lend itself to a bit of growth, even for a band as everyman as Disturbed, but there's just not much here to keep the group's detractors from bringing out their pitchforks, and over time, staying the course may leave fewer and fewer townsfolk to protect them.
 
James Christopher Monger - All Music Guide
 
 
 
Disturbed is one of the most popular and profitable metal bands of all time. Following their nu metal anthem “Down with the Sickness”, they released four studio albums in 10 years, and all of them debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. To put this into perspective, Metallica and Dave Matthews Band are the only other “rock” acts to have achieved such a feat. Though the band has never been able to match the ubiquitous mainstream success of “Down with the Sickness”, Disturbed have managed to eclipse and transcend the concept of One-Hit Wonder. After Pantera dissolved, Disturbed became the modern metal band and the pinnacle act in the world of glossy, overproduced, FM-ready metal. Only Lamb of God (and Deftones, if they can even be mentioned alongside these bands) have matched their longevity and consistent sales, while other popular bands of the era — Korn, Drowning Pool, Mudvayne, Alien Ant Farm — shriveled up or became legacy touring acts, relying on past successes to generate ticket sales.
 
Something about “Sickness” stuck. People became fans of not just the song, but the band that wrote the song. Frontman David Draiman’s melodic delivery, melodramatic as it was, brought a theatrical element lacking from those other bands. Even if Disturbed’s brand didn’t make them so different than their contemporaries, they had Draiman, and because of that, they were different. They were memorable. When responding to criticisms from the hardcore metal community that Disturbed wasn’t hard or heavy enough — or the dreaded phrase, “not metal enough” — Draiman was unfazed and stood by his band’s relatively pop-centric approach. “We probably have too much melody going on,” he said, “or we’re not quite as turbulent or caustic.”
 
It’s that very lack of causticity that gives Disturbed their consumer appeal, that allows them to perpetually sell records. But it also creates a cognitive dissonance between their commercial motivations and the metal image they project. There’s no reason why their sixth album, Immortalized, won’t hit No. 1 as well, especially since it’s being released after a strategic five-year hiatus, creating an artificial demand. Disturbed are accessible. It’s metal for the masses, which is a misnomer. In a time of truly extreme heavy music — black metal and doom hold sway over the underground markets and the ears of younger headbangers — Disturbed’s latest single, “The Vengeful One”, is straight-up bubblegum by comparison. It’s loud, and the guitars still follow that Pantera school of super-clean, active-pickup riffing, but those are the only things remotely “metal” about it. Draiman’s hyper-processed vocals and elementary lyrics about chaos and corruption (“You’ll die/ You’ll know why/ For you cannot be saved/ This world is too depraved”) reek of vapidity. Metal is indefinable, but if anything, it should be emotionally affecting and speak to a deeper spirituality. By this logic, Taylor Swift is more metal than Disturbed.
 
It comes down to honesty, or a lack thereof. After five years, Disturbed has released an album of material that could’ve been released on any of their past albums. Aesthetically, cuts like “Open Your Eyes” and “Immortalized” are painfully dated — staccato riffs have never sounded so limp — but to the ears of Disturbed fans, they’re familiar, even nostalgic. That’s where Immortalized fails: Innovation and change are sacrificed for the safety of the formula. It’s a spineless tactic, though not a bad business decision. Why not give fans what they want and keep the chart-topping streak alive?
 
In this way, Immortalized is a for-fans-only release. It openly and so earnestly feeds its target audience, as if to scoff at the very idea of Art vs. Product. Lamb of God found a balance between the two with their latest album, VII: Sturm und Drang, which shines as a recent example of how to move forward artistically and still appeal to one’s core fans and sell records. With Immortalized, Disturbed don’t even try.
 
Jon Hadusek - August 20, 2015
© 2007 - 2016 Consequence of Sound
 
 
 
Disturbed have been on hiatus for the past few years. During their time apart, band members participated in various side projects. Frontman David Draiman formed Device, whose self-titled debut album landed at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 album chart and spawned the No. 1 rock single “Villify.”
 
The band secretly regrouped in 2014 and recorded Immortalized, their first studio album since 2010‘s Asylum. Disturbed pick up right where they left off, not missing a beat. They have always known how to write hit singles, with a string of number ones over the years. They made the record label’s job nearly impossible on the new record, because out of the 13 songs on the standard edition of the album, more than half could legitimately be rock radio hit singles.
 
After an intro, Disturbed show they aren’t rusty with the opener “Immortalized,” a moderately paced track with the band’s trademark metallic crunch and Draiman’s unmistakable vocal stylings. “The Vengeful One” was unleashed as the record’s first single, immediately rocketing to the upper echelons of the chart, and there are plenty more where that one came from.
 
Disturbed have crafted a distinctive sound over the years, and whether you call it a style or a formula it is immediately recognizable. The production by Kevin Churko (Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, Rob Zombie) showcases the rhythm section of Mike Wengren (drums) and John Moyer (bass), giving it a driving bottom end while still providing plenty of room to shine for guitarist Don Donegan. As with previous albums, electronic and industrial elements add texture and atmosphere.
 
When it comes to variety, the band does a nice job in sequencing the songs. The middle of the record features the groovy and downright danceable “You’re Mine” followed by the angry and aggressive “Who,” with a chorus of “Who the f–k are you?!” That’s followed by the more introspective and emotional “Save Our Last Goodbye.”
 
In a recent interview, Draiman revealed he likes to write songs after smoking pot, and the song “Fire It Up” is an homage to weed, complete with an opening bong hit.
 
The most unexpected track on Immortalized is the band’s cover of the ‘60s Simon & Garfunkel classic “The Sound of Silence.” Disturbed do not metalize it at all. It’s a mellow rendition featuring just Draiman, piano and some orchestration. He shows a different side to his voice, using different textures and deliveries.
 
Disturbed have been one of the most successful bands of the past 15 years, and that will continue with Immortalized. It will most likely continue their streak of No. 1 albums and undoubtedly spawn several more radio hits. It won’t change the minds of those who weren’t fans before, but the album will hit the spot with the band’s legions of worshipers.
 
Chad Bowar - August 20, 2015
loudwire.com
 
 
 
Die erste Single "The Vengeful One" braucht keine zwei Durchläufe, da war ich schon Feuer und Flamme. Endlich war sie wieder da, diese einzigartig groovende Präsenz der Anfangstage, die Disturbed auf dem letzten Album fehlte. Auch die zweite Auskopplung überzeugte mich. "Immortalized" reibt sich an altbekannten Mauern, übrig bleiben nur Schutt und Geröll, wenn die Herren Draiman, Donegan und Co. ihren zweiten Modern-Metal-Frühling einläuten. Großartig!
 
Die vierjährige Pause hat der Band hörbar gut getan. Disturbed beleben alte Proberaum-Vibes wieder, statt sich gegenseitig mal ein paar Files rüberzuschicken. Diese Herangehensweise lässt ihr Universum in neuem Glanz erstrahlen. Man spürt während der krachenden Songs, dass hier wieder eine Einheit zu Werke geht.
 
"Open Your Eyes" oder das zackige, mit dynamischen Aufs und Abs aufgepeppte "What Are You Waiting For" gehören sicherlich zum Besten, das die Band seit Jahren aufgenommen hat. Der von Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne) maßgeschneiderte Sound, David Draimans unverwechselbare Stimme, sowie der bandtypische Groove-Metal-Mix lassen den zuletzt gesetzten, eher müffelnden Haufen namens "Asylum" schnell in Vergessenheit geraten.
 
Disturbed sind voll bei der Sache. Es gibt kein Konzept. Jeder Song steht für sich. So darf auch jeder Song seine eigene Geschichte erzählen. Am Ende hinterlassen aber nicht die muskelbepacktesten Anekdoten die größten Spuren: Umgeben von altbewährtem Bombast und epischem Gebolze muss sich der Großteil des Materials auf "Immortalized" in der Zielgeraden ungewohnt Melancholischem geschlagen geben.
 
Da wäre beispielsweise die Halbballade "The Light": ein Song, der im engeren Zirkel der eingefleischten "The Guy"-Kuttenträger auf viel Widerstand treffen wird. Da kommen plötzlich ganz andere Emotionen zum Vorschein. Mit honigsüßen Harmonien aus der Tupperdose und seichtem Geriffe aus der Rock-Radio-Schatulle präsentiert sich die Band von ihrer handzahmen Seite.
 
Geht gar nicht? Und wie das geht. Engstirnige Headbanger mögen mich verteufeln, aber ein geiler Song bleibt nun mal ein geiler Song. "The Light" ist einfach ein geiler Song. Ohne Berührungsängste schüttelt der Vierer eine in sich stimmige Melange aus hart und zart aus dem Ärmel, die man auch nach Stunden nicht aus dem Ohr bekommt.
 
Kurz vor Torschluss legen Disturbed mit der Neuinterpretation des Simon & Garfunkel-Gassenhauers "Sound Of Silence" sogar noch eine Schippe drauf. Während sich alle gängigen Instrumente in die Kaffeepause verabschieden, holt David Draiman in Begleitung Süßholz raspelnder Piano-Klänge zum großen Wurf aus. Wer hier keine Gänsehaut bekommt, der zieht sich wahrscheinlich schon vor dem Frühstück drei Folgen "The Walking Dead" rein. Großes Klangkino einer Band, die sich genau zum richtigen Zeitpunkt wieder aufgerappelt hat. Welcome back!
 
Kai Butterweck - Laut.de-Kritik
 

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