CHILDREN OF BODOM Something Wild - vinyl picture-disc LP

CHILDREN OF BODOM Something Wild - 2009 US LP picture-disc reissue of 1997 debut album from Finnish Metallers

Format: Vinyl
Condition: New  
Year of Release: 2009
Cat. No.: 04738
Label: Fontana International

Children of Bodom came out of the heavy metal starting blocks in fine form. The group's debut, 'Something Wild', attracted much attention, as many listeners and critics marveled at the bandmembers' technical abilities, while others described Children of Bodom's music as fluffy and trite.

Ultimately, the Finnish group's success within the commercially limited confines of progressive black metal quelled many naysayers, but not before the band received a few harsh reviews. With the huge amount of metal being released in Europe and America -- and practically no radio outlets -- good critical response was essential for late-'90s artists like Children of Bodom. And although some weren't impressed by the shifting arrangements and sparse keyboards of 'Something Wild', others refused to deny the musical accomplishment of the debut.

Later studio efforts benefited from superior production, but 'Something Wild' contains plenty of essential material and performances. Jaska Raatikainen's drumming propels much of the album, especially during the strong middle section of "Red Light in My Eyes, Pt. 1" and "Pt. 2" and "Lake Bodom." One negative factor is the short playing time of 'Something Wild'. At around 32 minutes, this record (and all of the group's studio efforts) plays more like an EP than a full-length. But considering the lack of filler material, 'Something Wild' still contains more than its share of impressive metal.

~ Review by Jason Anderson, Rovi

TRACK LISTING:

A1  Deadnight Warrior   
A2  In The Shadows   
A3  Red Light In My Eyes Part 1   
A4  Red Light In My Eyes Part 2
   
B1  Lake Bodom   
B2  The Nail   
B3  Touch Like Angel Of Death