I have been sold on Pain since I heard "Suicide Machine" on their first album Rebirt and saw them live at Wacken 2000.  I find this a little strange since I don't generally like this style of music.  What style is it? you ask...let me try to explain.

The music itself  is, of course, heavy metal but has some different twists.  We have some heavy and addictive riffing and some very catchy melodies via guitar and keyboards all set to a 'processed' sound and production.  Vocally, Peter (Tagtgren) is not going to blow anybody's head off, but he does have a decent middle range voice who occasionally like to scream (all of which is also 'processed').  The drums appear to be from a drum machine and there are some dance beats woven into some of these songs...not that I dance of course :)

Overall, it makes for an interesting listen.  If the production doesn't bother you, check it out.

Favorites: Don't Count Me Out, Same Old Song, Dancing with the Dead, Bye/Die

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