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PMM pull through on their own with another stellar release.

Andrew Estes | Maine | 04/01/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"After the lack of promotion and effort put behind Professional Murder Music's long-delayed debut in 2001 (at least on the record label's part), PMM and Geffen records went their seperate ways, and a little over two years later, the band returns, just as strong as ever, with their second album, self-produced and self-released. Is the album good? The band hasn't missed a beat. Picking up where the first album left off, the band has taken it's own brand of industrial neo-metal to the next level. 'Looking Through' hits the ground running with the magnificent opener "Something New," which to me, is the highlight and defines the album. Roman's vocals soar over this disc just as powerfully as before; he has one of the most distinct voices in rock today. Tommy Lee makes a guest appearance on "Disconnect" (thankfully, he is behind the drum-set and not the mic) and Jason Miller of Godhead adds his vocals to "Don't Stop." The remix of "Something New," done by Buzz McCoy is pretty interesting and almost matches the intensity of the original. Just like Orgy's more recent self-release (one worth checking out if you dig this disc) this album is a mere nine tracks deep (excluding the remix) but gets the job done quickly and efficiently. Without the help of a major label, PMM seem to be doing just fine. Let's hope they survive and keep on making albums just as good as this and their debut. If you can find it, grab it."

Welcome back

M. Randall | Allen Park, MI | 01/31/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Professional Murder Music proved they still had what it took. This CD while short, is really amazing. Individual song reviews would be...01. Something New (5/5)
02. Don't Stop (3/5) [bland compared to other songs on here]
03. As It's Fading (5/5)
04. Disconnect (4/5) [hardest song on the album]
05. Start Again (3/5) [another bland song]
06. Clear (5/5)
07. All Lost Things (5/5) [fantasic instrumental]
08. Staring (3/5)
09. Endless (5/5)
10. Something New (Remix) (5/5) [almost better then original]

Professional Murder Music is defenitley an underrated band.. But i think i prefer it this way, as opposed to constant radio play that tends to ruin great songs. Keep checking their website (www.murdermusic.com) for their new acoustic album their releasing that will be a internet exclusive."