this one ROCKS, it's as simple as that. every single track on this album is awesome. the lyrics are some of the best i've hurd in a long time, they actually can write decent lyrics, unlike most rock/metal bands. if you don't believe me, just take a listen to 'tales from the hard side', 'human animal', 'love denied', hell ANY song on this album. unfortunatley, 'mata leao' wasn't nearly as good as this one, as they tried to focus more on being a punk band. their latest, 'new world disorder' goes back to this killer sound, so if you like this one, pick up N.W.D., and vice versa.

"State of the World Address" is one of those records that defined an undeniable moment in time. Many have accused Biohazard of being "fakes" or mocked them for being a "one trick horse", but this record stands alone. The band managed to unleash a sonic fury on that few have ever captured though many have made pale attempts at imitation. The production is warm and captures the NYHC/hip-hop mix perfectly, and the band themselves sound as pissed off as possible. Biohazard came to this party to tell a story, and while that story may be a little too "out there" for some people...it's an exciting ride nonetheless.

Catchy numbers such as "What Makes Us Tick" and "Down For Life" bridge the NYHC/hip-hop feel brilliantly with "How it Is" bringing in the slightly archaic rappers Cypress Hill to add to the vocalization. Other, heavier tracks such as "Love Denied" and "Five Blocks From the Subway" also paint horrific landscapes of urban decay and inner city stressfests. The songcraft here defined an entire career, and possibly defeated many later records by perfecting the formula to a point in which we may have never needed another record of this type.

"State of the World Address" may be the one perfect record Biohazard will unleash. While some will love it and some will hate it...Biohazard remain the lone kings at what Biohazard do. Respect must be given...

these four guys from brooklyn really did it this time! an amazing album with one of the finest production i have ever heard from a hardcore band starting from the head blast which is called "state of the world adress" all the way to "love denied" a true masterpiece of hardcore. a non negotiable purchuse for all of you who can understand the meaning of music.

This album is a landmark release from Brooklyn's Biohazard. it represents the last true representation of their sound, seeing as how Mata Leão was a punk-based album and post-NWD albums are incredibly stale. It features their last shots at mainstream success as well, not to mention the biggest f#%@ing PA symbol I've ever seen.

The songs are typical Biohazard fare: Street-wise hip-hop rhymes laid over intense hardcore beats. Billy and Evan seamlessly trade lines, resulting in some sweet call/release choruses. The lyrics are intelligent, and they depict gruesome stories of life on the mean streets. Profanity is used judiciously, but it never goes over the top. Tracks are infused with melody, and there are classics here, from "Tales..." to "Five Blocks to the Subway," and "How It Is" even features Sen Dog of Cypress Hill. Other unexpected treats show up, from wailing metal solos to flamenco guitar intros to a capella raps about tattoos.

A classic.

This was a BIG disappointment and letdown coming off of the Urban Discipline album. If you want any Biohazard, buy their first two albums.