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	Himsa Courting Tragedy & Disaster Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock Track Listings (11) - Disc #1 Dominion Rain to the Sound of Panic A Girl in Glass Kiss or Kill Jacob Shock Cherum It's Nights Like This That Keep Us Alive Loveless and Goodbye Scars in the Landscape Sense of Passings When Midnight Breaks
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CD Details

All Artists: Himsa
Title: Courting Tragedy & Disaster
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Prosthetic
Release Date: 6/17/2003
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Styles: Hardcore & Punk, Indie & Lo-Fi
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 656191000925, 4260046160229

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Member CD Reviews

Ben W. (fbwilcox) from JASPER, GA
Reviewed on 9/25/2008...

Overall a great band. I would recommend it to fans of punk rock to thrashy metal. From the heavy guitar riffs and solos to the speedy yet flawless drums, it's defently a head-banging CD for any hard-sounding-music lover. I saw these guys play in Atlanta in late 2006 or 2007 (can't remember, haha) and got a chance to talk to the guitarist and drummer about the songs of their's I liked. I asked them why they didn't play "Kiss or Kill" which was my favorite track on the CD and they said they had to do special tuning on the guitars so it was hard to play live without already specially tuned guitars on standby. Overall, I love the CD! ~Ben

CD Reviews

If A Ten Ton Truck Smashes Into Us...

Thomas J. Bejgrowicz | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | 06/17/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is HIMSA like you've never known them, ever. From the European power metal opening notes of "Dominion" all the way through to the ascending, chaotic climax of "When Midnight Breaks" - HIMSA delivered the record I had hoped they would. "Courting Tragedy and Disaster" is an album for those who appreciate pure, raw power that runs like a freight train over your soul. It is smart and brutal while it yields its punishing delivery. With that said, it is not for those who are looking for a simple-minded mosh on every track, HIMSA are way too smart and talented for that easy fare. If you like the New Wave of American Heavy Metal (Shadows Fall, Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage) and have a penchant for hardcore, The Misfits, Slayer and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal of old (Iron Maiden, in particular) then you're going to love this album, I guarantee it. God loves, HIMSA kills."

Listen up, these guys rule

Total Scumbag | Hell | 10/27/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Himsa is one of the best metalcore bands out there, and if they manage to hang in there, they could soon be one of the scene leaders. This album is full of solos left and right, as well as absolutely amazing guitar work. This feels like an attempt to bring the style of 80's thrash and mixing it with new school metal and hardcore. Here are the facts: no whiny emo singing here, not too many breakdowns, just amazing guitar work and a great metal sound with tough guy vocals. Although breakdowns are sometimes essential in a hardcore band, Himsa does just fine without them. To tell you the truth this sounds more like a metal CD, but it is easy to listen to and not too brutal. If you want a good metal CD with hardcore ethic you should pick this up and skip the 100's of poser bands inhabiting the genre."

A Great Melodic Way to Release Some Aggression

The Ripper | Nor*Cal, USA | 01/09/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As a true believer in metal, I feel I should give some imput. Metal is not rock, it is the "underground/raw" version. True metal is not played on broadcast radio. What [i]they[/i] play is a toned-down version of true metal. Got that? So, therefore, true metal is comprised of melodic bridges and scores that are molded not only to enhance the songs, but to show the true talents of the band. Himsa accomplishes this with this album. (This is also a favorite of ours to party to.)

I'm not gonna post metal bands to suggest, as you must find metal as we all do; but here's a word of wisdom: "Listen to what you want. If you want an awesome metal cd to buy, with melodic notes, raw amps and some screaming, you'll like this album.""

4 stars because....

The Ripper | 03/19/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I love the heavy metal scene but my friends are into the hardcore scene. I went to a hardcore show featuring Atreyu, Underoath, and Himsa, and these guys blew ME away, but not my friends. I've picked up a few hardcore albums since, including Atreyu, As I Lie Dying, and 18 Visions and these guys simply don't compare.The guitarwork on this album is masterfull, but definatly not labeled as 'hardcore.' Heck, when I saw them the second time, their drummer, Tim Mullin, had an Emperor t-shirt (black metal)! It's very true that these guys are comparable to In Flames, At the Gates, Callenish Circle, but not other hardcore bands.If by some chance someone reading this listens to thrash stuff, definatly pick this up, those who listen pure hardcore, including the previous Himsa release (which I didn't care for) may want to skip. All in all, I'd give it 5 if my friends enjoyed it, but they don't.Highlights:
1) Dominion
3) A Girl in Glass
4) Kiss or Kill
5) Jacob Shock
9) Scars in the Landscape"

Best metal/hardcore/etc. album this year.

The Ripper | 06/22/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This does NOT sound like Groundbreaking Ceremony. This CD is sort of like a fusion between Himsa, In Flames, The Haunted, with a ever so slight touch of D.E.P. VERY well done music. Amazon should really get some sound clips up. This is easily the best metal CD I've bought all year."