"Sons of Plunder" - Disturbed
"Come on, can't you just leave it alone
It doesn't have any soul
Just find a thing of your own
And stop pretending to know
As the countless numbers hunger
For worldwide renown
All the pimping sons of plunder
Will roll up their sleeves
All searching for the answers
They don't even care to know
Give it to me, give it to me
You like it?"
These lyrics remind me of another song by them... "Intoxication."
But in a different sort of way.
"Sons of Plunder" is about Disturbed's sound being different, and not the norm. The lyrics indicate that almost all music sounds the same, the artists don't put their hearts into it. They just write for money. People don't dare to write and perform songs about topics that may be a little strange, a little controversial.
That's why I love Disturbed.
The raw power they throw into their music is a refreshing change from all the normal hip-hop/rap/pop that surrounds us day-to-day. David's vocal talent that cannot be replicated, Dan's amazing guitar solos, Mike's killer percussion style, and John's sometimes overlooked bass lines.
All combined, it's one kick-ass band.
They have the flexibility to do songs like "Stupify" and "Down With The Sickness," high-energy, noise, and pure metal, to songs like "Overburdened" and "Believe," focusing more on the lyrical side of music. The most lyrical song they have performed is "Darkness," which is such a mellow-sounding song I barely recognized the artist. It's the perfect track to end the Believe album.
Album review:
Indestructible is very much like The Sickness, bearing down on the power, the sweeping feeling that the music gives you, almost dragging you through the songs. "Perfect Insanity" is the perfect example. The overall meanings of the songs are not entirely obscured by the music. My favorites off this album are "Indestructible," "Inside The Fire," "The Night," "Perfect Insanity," "Haunted," "The Curse," "Torn," "Criminal," "Divide," and "Facade." The whole album is a Disturbed fan's dream come true.
Ten Thousand Fists. So much to say about this album. Many of my favorite Disturbed songs are from this album. "Stricken," a classic. "Ten Thousand Fists," a very energetic song. "Sons of Plunder," not only lyrical but has a great beat. "Overburdened," different than some other songs, very mellow, very melancholy. "Forgiven," somewhat sadistic. A fallen soldier forgives his killer, because he knows the killer will die soon as well. "Land of Confusion," a cover of the original recording by Genesis. Same political theme, but a bit more palatable for the hard rock listener. "Pain Redefined," the lyrics are so meaningful to me, I have nothing else to say. Overall, the perfect blend of driving beats and thought-inducing lyrics.
Believe. David Draiman noted that the album was published shortly after his grandfather died. This is a tribute to him, and a bit different than other Disturbed songs. The songs focus more on meaning than on the music itself. Ended with "Darkness," this album leaves the listener with thoughts to sort through, emotions to feel, and a lingering sense of sadness that pervades the whole CD.
The Sickness. Raw. Power. This CD went TRIPLE PLATINUM, ladies and gentlemen. The pounding beat of "Down With The Sickness," the persuading feel to "Stupify," and the slightly psychotic feel of "Voices" seem to be the most popular from the album. Notable is the cover of Tears for Fears' "Shout." Disturbed throws in some unique guitar riffs and a familiar line... "As cold as ice (not that you're ice, ice baby)" "The Game" is also fairly decent, and "Droppin' Plates," although somewhat dull, is a slap in the face to the people who said Disturbed couldn't possibly go far with their sound. "Meaning of Life," erm... a bit suggestive, not one of their best songs. Not bad, though.
