Slipknot

[richardp]

Vol. 3 is really out there when you listen to it after the first two. I can see why fans were pissed when it came out since it's a pretty radical departure, but it really is an expertly crafted record, and it's aged incredibly well. As much as I would love to see it happen, I don't know if they'll ever top it.

Vol. 3 is the best thing anyone in Slipknot will ever do musically. That album is pretty much a landmark for metal. It's what I'd expect a metal album to sound like in the early 70s. And honestly, I think Corey's rough vocals actually enhance the album's raw nature.