Conditions of My Parole

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Total Tracks: 12   Total Length: 51:01

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John Figlesthaler

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10.18.11
Lyrical decadence commingling with sonic opulence
2011 | Label: Puscifer Entertainment LLC / TuneCore

If the name of Maynard James Keenan’s latest bastard brainchild isn’t already loaded with overtly sexual connotations, then maybe its mascot — a CGI demon dominatrix — will whip the point home. Following the oh-so-subtle V is for Vagina, Conditions of My Parole often plays like the soundtrack to a heavy-metal porno in hell’s winery — it’s the kind of record where lyrical decadence commingles with sonic opulence. Longtime fans of Keenan’s other outfits, Tool and A Perfect Circle, know what to expect: Conditions of My Parole ranges from soft electro, where Maynard harmonizes with sensual female vocals, to thrusting guitars with a snarling metallic edge. On the mature ode “Monsoons,” drum machines skitter underneath soothing, echoing vocals, while the title track thrives on a crunching chug vaguely reminiscent of “Stinkfist.” Lyrical schizophrenia abounds; Parole boasts futuristic pirate anthems, run-ins with the law and, of course, plenty of songs devoted to humanity’s foremost preoccupation: sex.

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Very good

zadlumbo

With a different percussion sound I would have been willing to call this record great. However, there's something a little \"off\" sounding about it sonically - Cheap almost. Its still very good though. Green Valley, Ocean and Tumbleweed stand out for me.

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Miss TOOL

kenstwobits

But this is a great appetizer till the new album arrives...

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A full pardon for MJK!!

dbuzard

This album hits on all cylinders. It shows a maturity and complexity that the 'V is for Vagina' collection didn't have (not that they weren't totally bitchin'). More textures here. Explores directions closer to Peter Gabriel without losing the pevlic grind of The Crystal Method or My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult. Here's to you Puscifer!!

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