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October 15th, 2007

VENUS DOOM REVIEW FROM BLOG CRITICS MAGAZINE

Hey,let's have another musical genre argument. You know, the one where a band is mis-labeled, followed by incensed fans and ProfessorsOfRock™ coming back with any number of variations on "You idiot!" It's so much fun! Heck, back when I reviewed H.I.M.'s Dark Light, I was informed (without the 'idiot' part) that the band played "goth pop." So be it.


Truth be told, I don't really care what the proper label is because what really matters is this: does the music rock or not? "Yes, hard" is the answer.


See the rest of the review here.


Music Review: H.I.M. - Venus Doom
Written by Mark Saleski
Published October 15, 2007

Comments

on Thursday, January 17th Julchen wrote
AGREE!!!

AGREE!!!

on Saturday, October 27th Clio wrote
Remeniscent of early 1970s

I thought this too. I used to listen to Hard (of heavy, or progressive) Rock before the term metal was invented and this takes me back to then.

Great review of great album!

on Sunday, October 21st no.angel86 wrote
Hell yeah..!

I couldn't agree more.. they rock too hard :D

on Friday, October 19th xRosesandThorns wrote
"Hey, let's have another

"Hey, let's have another musical genre argument."
For some reason reading this line made me want to cry from laughing. xD

Best review I've read yet. I think I love that guy. I've always said no matter what you call the music, if it doesn't make you feel anything it's not worth being called music. And HIM definately has music that makes you feel.

What's weird for me is that I don't really head bang to HIM, only on some songs. Usually it's more of a swaying motion for me. Which looks ridiculous, might I add, but it feels right.

on Thursday, October 18th serena wrote
Excellent review!

...and I could not agree more!

on Tuesday, October 16th Nailedtoacross wrote
Loved it!

"Not only is Ville Valo a rare and true artist, but he is also a rare and true work of art. There is no one else like him, nor will there ever be another."

I truly loved this comment...maybe because it's what i think myself too.
And Venus Doom too is a piece of fine art!

on Tuesday, October 16th HIM_Fan wrote
venus doom

venus doom ROCKS! Ville keep on rockin! oh and Ville if u read this if you ever see bam margera tell him one of ur fans said hey and that hes my favorite skater!

P.S. keep on ROCKIN!

on Tuesday, October 16th LEty wrote
great the new album!!!!!

well, this new album i like so much, the sounds of the guitars, thas fucking great! and the changes of voice of valo in "sleepwalking past hope" and the lyrics, everything, i like venus doom, love in cold blood" all the CD it`s good!! and I waiting for HIM in my country, Please come to MEXICO!! ..i want to see you in a concert live!!!!

on Tuesday, October 16th Magik wrote
Venus Doom

I completely agree with the review. After reading the article, I've realized, I "react". I crank it up & just let the album wisk me away.

Venus Doom is heavier, rawer & I love it so very much. It truly is one of those rare releases that does make you react, it makes you feel. Then again, maybe its just me.

I personally think this cd showcases Ville's brilliance as a lyrical genius as well as proves the band doesn't really have a set path, they are able to do anything & do it with "style".

on Tuesday, October 16th brandon133 wrote
love it

omg venus doom is so amazing i listen to it repeatedly and when i go to sleep ive memerized it all the way through its my new favorite album
much love to all you

on Tuesday, October 16th no.angel86 wrote
Hey

I totally agree with that article.. it doesn't matter what genre people say H.I.M. is.. either you like it for the sound or you don't.. And I defently love it.. I love Ville's voice, I love the pain, the love and the melancholy in the lyrics, I love the hard sound and I love the way they precent themselfs.. They totally ROCK.. and so does the new album.. love love love it ;D

on Tuesday, October 16th Sexiiblood666 wrote
VENUS DOOM

I love this new cd it rocks.

on Tuesday, October 16th devilsgirl9 wrote
Reviews Shouldn't Matter

I feel that HIM's success isn't based soley on what the critics say. I believe it is all about the fans and how many albums they sale. They are what rock should be and take an original spin of what classic hard rock used to represent. They stick to music that rockers can dig and lyrics that people can feel. Goth, Metal, Rock, or Hard rock, it really doesn't matter to me. I am a fan of their music and I hope they continue making music as original as they are for many more years.

on Tuesday, October 16th Mizhelle_666 wrote
Reviews

I agree with devilsgirl9. Everyone who loves HIM wouldn't mind anyway, because then they have never felt the music. I hope they will keep on doing their great music, 'cause they are doing a fantatic job. LOVE their music and always will

on Tuesday, October 16th Allya wrote
VENUS DOOM

HIM is the best of the best. I love the songs:SLEEPWALKING PAST HOPE and SONG OR SUICIDE. Ville Valo simplesmente se supera com seu talento e voz inconfundiveis.
We´re anxious for to see HIM in Brazil!

on Tuesday, October 16th poison1999 wrote
he

i love him

on Tuesday, October 16th inlovewithvillevalo wrote
new album

i FUCKING love the new him album. i have only been listening to this sort of music for about two years and thought it was brill. i cant wait to see them live