Blooddrunk by Children Of Bodom (CD, Apr-2008, Fontana USA)

This CD blew my mind away and I still can't get enough of it! Not as melodic - and a lot more "death metal" than the previous Children of Bodom albums this is for anyone that is a serious fan of melodic death metal. There is less concentration on melodic compositions that Children of Bodom is generally known for and it seems as though they tried to waste no time and add no extra frills to the music that really just speaks for itself. There is also a lot less concentration on the "happy" keyboard that they usually show-case. The first song Hellhounds on my Trail is extremely hard hitting but catchy at the same time. For some this album may take some time to get used to, especially if you are more used to Children of Bodom's earlier releases. There are a few songs that are a bit more melodic like Banned from Heaven and you may also like the Ghost Riders in the Sky cover (which came with the version I bought, covers vary depending on where you are purchasing it). The song Blooddrunk is a keyboard-led song which is also very heavy. All in all, this is a lot heavier than all other Children of Bodom albums but I still liked it although there are a lot of upset CoB fans out there that prefer their earlier, less thrashy and more melodic composition based music. If you're a fan of REAL death metal this is a kick-ass album!