Unlike most Static-X reviewers on here, I can honestly say that I've loved every Static-X album released so far. Some have obviously been better than others, but they're all good. "Cannibal" has a more stripped down sound, the electronics are still there, but they are more subtle on these guitar-driven tracks. I must say, I kinda miss the electronics sometimes because its part of what makes Static-X unique, but they're still present enough to make the album sound like them. The album is pretty raw, offering nothing along the lines of more radio-friendly tunes like "Cold" or "The Only." The albums first single, "Destroyer" is about as mainstream as it gets. Speaking of "Destroyer", I felt this song was probably one of the weaker tracks on here. I was definitely more impressed with tunes like "Cannibal" and "Cuts You Up". There's also "Forty Ways" (which sounds like a more constantly heavy version of "Love Dump") and "Goat" (which sounds like a slowed down version of "Fix"). This album also offers some old school metal riffs on tunes like "No Submission" and "Chemical Logic", almost like a riff you'd hear on Metallica's Kill Em All album. What's also different about this album is that almost every song offers a guitar solo, which is unusual for Static-X to do. On my first listen, this album didn't strike me as anything special, but on my 2nd and 3rd listens, I found it very catchy and fun. Even though this album is heavier and faster than much of the songs from "Shadow Zone" or "Start A War", I think the band is having as much fun as ever...this is metal to shake your a** to!

The fellas are back in full stride with Cannibal. Evil disco is back. Just finished listening to the album that I pre-ordered from Warner site. They werent bs'ing when they said it'll ship sometime around the release date (but i got kinda ripped since it costed me like 24 dollars or something just for an extra song. Not even a freakin cool slip-case or dvd bonuses like they had on their special edition cd's.. maaaaan). My album has the extra track "Get up and boogie" since I pre-ordered it from the Warner site. The old days of short and catchy music/lyrics are back. Not a song is "sung" like in the Start a War and Shadow Zone. They even do guitar solos now. The tech-lectric background ambient noises are top-notch and compliment the songs well also. I think this is their most "metal" attempt thus far. Well done guys, now I can wear my static-x shirt again with pride.

I first got introduced to Static-X way back in '99 when Wisconsin Death Trip first popped onto the scene. I have been a fan since, and they have formed into one of my favorite bands. I don't care if a bunch of people don't consider them metal or not. I don't consider them metal anyway, I consider them alternative. Industrial mixed with techno influence topped off with the punk attitude of keeping the songs short, sweet and addictive. Quite frankly I don't give a crap if they are metal or not. My rule on music is if I like it, I listen to it. Trying to label stuff gives me a headache, listening to music nerds argue over what to label "metal" gives me a BIG headache.

I'm also not a person who wanted this to be Wisconsin Death Trip part II. I like bands that play with their sound and evolve, which is what Static-X has done while also keeping their distinctive sound. I don't want to buy the same CD over and over.

I might have agreed with the people on these reviews that the songs are not catchy, had I not listened to the CD multiple times. I knew before I listened to the CD that they were going for a stripped down, raw sound, but when I first listened to it I thought it was kind of forgettable. Over the past few days I've been able to listen to the CD about 10+ times (I'm an art student with a lot of time to listen to music) which is the only reason I feel I can give a fair opinion so soon since buying it. I can say now that I completely disagree with people saying that none of the songs are memorable. In fact after a few listens this CD really hooked itself into my brain and took over.

So I'm just going to break down the songs:

1. Cannibal - Love the beginning of the song, so odd and a nice wake up. Nice intro track to get you into the feel of the album.

2. No Submission - You can mosh to it, you can dance to it. Love it.

3. Behemoth - Awesome, a great blend of techno and rock. Love the trippy guitar solo.

4. Chemical Logic - One of my favorites. It's fast it's weird and I like that odd distorted voice.

5. Destroyer - I find it odd that this is the first single. It's a decent, catchy mid-tempo track, but it's not the best example of the overall sound of this album.

6. Forty Ways - I love this track so much. It's probably one of my favorite songs they have ever done.

7. Chromo-matic - This track is OK, good but not great.

8. Cuts You Up - Another one of my favorites, for some reason the chorus of the song reminds me of White Zombie.

9. Reptile - The weakest track on the album. The bouncy verses remind me of System of a Down. The song just doesn't mesh together very well.

10. Electric-Pulse - A decent track. Similar to Destroyer, catchy but not the best track.

11. Goat - Different track, starts with a mellow beat and builds to a kind of cool slow-grind kind of song. My only minor complaint is that the rhythm of the verse is really similar to "Wisconsin Death Trip."

12 Team Hate - A nice driving track to close out the album, another one that you could mosh to or dance to.

If I had to give a comparison to their previous albums I would say this album is kind of like Wisconsin Death Trip + Machine with a stripped down attitude.

Keep Disco Evil, and keep up the good work Static-X.

This album is AMAZING.. it takes a few listens to get used to the screaming... but this is truely their best album since their debut.

Its really, really heavy.. it reminds me alot of machine.. buts its still loads better, it opens up with cannibal.. busting out 2 guitar solos in just over 3 minuts.. then it goes into the crazy fast pace of no submission which it seems wayne static is actulally playing an instroment with his mouth.. its insane! my favorite song by fay.. then behomoth is what really reminds me of their debut album, its got the best 30 sec intro from static-X ever!.. well.. not as good as Love Dump on their debut.. but its still amazing!

Other notable tracks are:

reptile

destroyer

electic pulse

and really.. the entire album

only complaint: NO OSTEGO SCREW YOU STATIC-X SCREW YOU!!!!! lol

I was there when stat made its grand entrance with Wisconsin Death Trip, An impressive ground breaking CD that put a great band on the map. Now does that mean i wanna hear that cd over and over again.... No. A bands progression musically should be different from album to album, this bands progression for me was disappointing but still decent. Machine was good, Shadow Zone i personally felt was a little to sell outish, but had some decent tracks, Start a War was an effort to make up for Shadow Zone, Unfortunately still not quite hitting the button, but overall a good cd. Now here we are to Cannibal, wow, just when i thought that Static - X might be done, they deliver one of the best albums of the year. With the intensity of Death Trip, The Structure of Machine, and the creativity of Shadow Zone, and Start a War, This is by far the best album they have ever produced. Heavy, Catchy, even the solos are a welcome addition, I applaud this band for making an awesome, awesome CD!!!