Bigger Than the Devil

Bigger Than the Devil

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Reissue of second studio album from hardcore/metal act. Featuring 3 bonus tracks 'Seasoning The Obese', 'Raise Your Sword' and their hilarious tribute to the Scorpions 'Ballad Of The Scorpions'. Standard jewel case.

Tracks:

Bigger Then The Devil
The Crackhead Song
Kill The Assholes
Monkey's Rule
Skool Bus
King At The King/Evil Is In
Black War
Celtic Frosted Flakes
Charlie Don't Cheat
The Song That Don't Go Fast
Shenanigans
Dog On The Tracks
Xerox
Make Room, Make Room
Free Dirt Needles
Fugu
Noise That's What
We All Bleed Red
Frankenstein And His Horse
Every Tiny Molecule
Aren't You Hungry?
L.A.T.K.C.H.
Ballad Of Michael H.
Ballad Of Phil H.
Movement Of Truth

Album Description

Reissue of second studio album from hardcore/metal act. Featuring 3 bonus tracks 'Seasoning The Obese', 'Raise Your Sword' and their hilarious tribute to the Scorpions 'Ballad Of The Scorpions'. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

Jackers.......2006-06-24

They ruined what was once a great album cover on THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST by Iron Maiden.

S.O.D., baby.......2006-03-23

It's definitely not as good as Speak English or Die, but then, what is? Bigger than the Devil is still an above average metal album. The songs could be faster and more anthemic, but again, how do you follow Speak English or Die? By the way, you gotta read the review by the guy talking about how this album is too satanic- that guy's funny. He's all, "The lyrics are very satanic and violent". Hey, you're funny, dude! I also like the one about "All of the people I let listen too it made fun of it".

"...You Can Keep A Nickle In Your Car!".......2005-09-24

When the almighty S.O.D released "Bigger Than The Devil", the metal universe was in messed up. It was ruled with snoty rappers, dj's, and lyrics that over did teen agnst. Then, seemingly, out of nowhere, the almighty S.O.D returned and released a very worthy follow up to the immortal "Speak English Or Die!"

No, this isn't your dad's S.O.D. It's a much more heavier version. Scott's guitar playing is a little more slower, more sludge like. Bily sounds like homicidal maniac on this record. Charlie's performance is very good ( I mean, it is Charlie Benante, after all), along with Danny's (though not as illustrious as last time.) Scott & Charlie haven't really played this heavy in Anthrax, except on "We've Come For You All", current Anthrax studio album.

My favorite song's on here are "Bigger Than The Devil", "The Crackhead Song", and "Charlie Don't Cheat."

In short buy with confidence

Sequels are... well... sequels.......2005-06-29

Like other reviewers stated, "Speak English Or Die" was my musical bible for many years. This, along with a release of a band's very good live album, "Live at Budokan", explains my very high expectations towards BTTD. Not that it disappointed me much, but it left a lot to be desired.

S.O.D. play on a very familiar territory here, mixing hardcore with metal, and a touch of death-metal and nu-metal thrown in this time around. Lyrically the band is as politically incorrect as one can imagine, and the songs are often full of over-the-top humor and parody. However, while listening to this album, an image comes to my mind, of 4 men in their 30-somethings, sitting in the studio, and talking like "Hey, Billy! It worked fine 14 years ago, so why don't we give it another shot?" Or, maybe, "Scott, remember that cool track off of SEOD where you went like that? That one rocked! Now, I have this cool idea, if only you recalled how this guitar line went back then." This is the only way for me to justify the striking similarity of "Charlie Don't Cheat" and "Milk", or the inclusion of tracks like "Noise That's What", or "Fugu", or the two "Ballad of ..." songs. And these are not the only examples, in fact, you come across references to SEOD more often than not with this album.

On the up side, when S.O.D. are feeling creative, they still make excellent songs. It's the great Celtic Frost reference "Celtic Frosted Flakes", or a funny "The Song That Don't Go Fast", or "Seasoning The Obese" and "Raise Your Sword", parodying Slayer and Manowar respectively. One more striking number is "We All Bleed Red", with its serious lyrics and its classic Agnostic Front-like hardcore feel.

"Bigger Than The Devil" is by no means a bad album, and it has all the potential to please the fans. Now, if only the band used that little bit more of their creativity, it could have been much better.

And one more remark. It's time someone finally explained to those bands and those recording labels, that the only reason to have 27 songs on a CD is having 27 really good songs. S.O.D. should have listened to their own debut album, which clocked in at just 26 minutes, yet it was instant, and highly revered up till now, classics. This one isn't.

they haven't lost anything over the past 14 years.......2004-12-25

if you liked Speak English Or Die, you will probably dig this album. yeah, there are some subtle differences. the guitar sound isn't the same classic 80's thrash metal tone that made Scott Ian's rhythm playing famous. it's a little more sludgy. also, Billy Milano's vocals are a little meaner sounding with a lower, throaty growl compared to the S.E.O.D. album. but overall, the S.O.D. spirit is still there. the songs are still great, they're still heavy, funny, and offensive. probably one of the best metal albums of 1999. you may or not agree, but it has to be at least the best album on Nuclear Blast records that came out in '99.

Average customer rating:

pretty frggin good
not as good as speak english or die but
great
pretty good cd
Good but not great

Bigger Than the Devil
S.O.D.
Manufacturer: JVC Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Thrash & Speed Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00003IQZN
Release Date: 1999-11-03

Tracks:

Bigger Than the Devil
Crackhead Song
Kill the Assholes
Monkeys Rule
Skool Bus
King at the King Evil Is
Black War
Celtic Frosted Flakes
Charlie Don't Cheat
Song That Don't Go Fast
Shenanigans
Dog on the Tracks
Xerox
Make Room Make Room
Free Dirty Needles
Fugu
Noise That's What
We All Bleed Red
Frankenstein & His Horse
Every Tiny Molecule
Aren't You Hungry
L a T K C H
Ballad of Michael H
Ballad of Phil H
Moment of Truth

Album Description

Japanese edition of the thrash metal/ punk outfit's 1999 album featuring earlier availability than the rest of the world and two unmarked bonus tracks, 'Xerox' & 'Noise That's What'. 25 cuts total. The group's line-up on the album includes Scott Ian of Anthrax. The cover art is a spoof of Iron Maiden's album 'The Number Of The Beast'. Limited to the initial pressing only is a full color, CD-sized sticker of the album's cover art.

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring Two Bonus Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

pretty frggin good.......2003-10-27

s.o.d is great weather its metal or thrash metal and sometimes
even some grindcore s.o.d plays it all and the funny songs kick ass this cd is pretty good and i like the remade version
of arent you hungry

not as good as speak english or die but.......2002-03-12

it is still awesome. i don't think s.o.d. will ever match speak english or die but this record amazes me. its one of my favorites. the lyrics focus on humor but a few songs manage to come off as serious. it still has the s.o.d. polictally incorrect stuff too. i still love the humor though, bands who put it in their music don't get enough respect.

great.......2001-08-07

The most recognizable member of this late 80s early 90s is Scott Ian, the axman for metal band Anthrax. Waiting 7 years after there previous disk, S.E.O.D, they have thrown together another 30 or so songs. Fast and loud. All around great metal to bang your head to.

pretty good cd.......2000-08-17

if your a fan of large3.14 or destinys foot then this cd is for you,the best song is fugu which was originally done by anthony lauer,also Shenanigans is a retitled of an earlier hit called stoopin,while ballad of michael h is know to s.o.d fans as a song originally titled ballad of big roll,all in all a good cd which fans should run to their local cd deli and pickup

Good but not great.......2000-06-25

This album reminds me of Anthrax's golden years S.O.D is a great band and this is a great album and will most likely do well. If your a heavy metal fan you'll like this album the songs are hard and heavy and will satisfy metal fans around the world. Every song is great except "fugu" it is very distasteful however other songs like "ballad for Phil H" is very funny.