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THE REVIEW
Launched towards success by two singles, the first a cover of Jacko's famous track "Smooth Criminal" and the second a pop-punk styled piece titled "Movies", Alien Ant Farm has proven to be quirky in these choices, which do not really represent the sound of the rest of the album. There are many nods to nu metal, with the guitar taking the lead as in the first track "Courage" or in "Whisper", but also some funkier passages (a bit Red Hot, to be clear...) as in "Summer" or in "Fish And Bone", the inevitable ballad "Happy death day" and finally a piece that in my humble opinion is one of the most beautiful of the entire work, namely "Attitude", a track built on a laid-back rhythm (if I may use that expression), with drums that recall tribal jambee-like sounds and a bass that bounces between notes. Finally, Dryden's voice is truly unique; it can be gritty, carefree, sweet, shouted, whispered... in short, a pretty decent voice.
Surely ANThology will not be remembered as a milestone of contemporary rock, but it still does its job...
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Alien Ant Farm's ANThology is an eclectic mix featuring a famous cover and diverse sounds ranging from nu metal to funk. While not groundbreaking, the album offers memorable tracks and a distinctive vocal approach. It reflects the band's quirky style and solid musicianship.
Alien Ant Farm
Alien Ant Farm is an American rock band formed in Riverside, California, in 1996. They broke through internationally with their 2001 cover of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” featured on the platinum-certified album ANThology, and followed with albums including truANT and Up in the Attic.01 Reviews
