Evolution

I love this album because it shows Davids softer side. I don’t feel we always need to see the tough and the brutal to shine. I was really drawn in because of the sweeter side. That doesn’t make a bad album. Great work!

Not a fan of this album. I never listen to it like I did all of their previous one’s. I’m really let down on how many slow melancholic songs they have on this one. Please come out with a new album soon to replace this ASAP because this is terrible stuff.

Disturbed songs hit the mainstream for all the right reasons. Their sound is unique and haunting. Their lead singer is a instantly recognizable vocal power house. Their lyrics touch the soul and speak to a deeper realm of emotion. It’s a sound that is poised to evolve into a decade defining sound...if only Disturbed would let it. Reason to Fight and Hold on to Memories are instant classics sandwiched between less than memorable songs with trite rhyming schemes and Hallmark card angst. Not even the delicious Disturbed growl can elevate much of the album beyond teenage tune out appropriate background noise. It’s not a bad album, it might even be a good one, but it could have been great if more songs held the emotional resonance of their top hits. It’s disappointing to yet again scratch under the surface and find shallow waters. One of these days Disturbed will release a truly great album. I just hope when they do it’s before their greatest hits compilation.

Sure this has a different sound than some of their earlier stuff, but so what. It's still a great listen. I will admit I am kinda new to Disturbed, and their Sound of Silence cover hooked me. Believe quickly became my album of choice, as I loved every song. Well, Evolution has supplanted that. Dave can still howl and growl when he needs to, just like he has done for years now, but he also continues to show a range few mortals can even dream of achieving. He sings hard on No More and Are You Ready, m moving deftly to a tad warmer sound on Hold On To Memories, Watch You Burn, and Already Gone. And of course Dan, John and Mike continue to create some great music around Dave. This has quickly become one of my favorite albums, and it truly shows this band's versatilityand willingness to maneuver. I am really glad I stumbled onto them when I did.

If you walk into this album expecting the hard hitting pulse pounding metal that disturbed has brought in so many of their previous albums this album will throw you off. However, like all great musicians Disturbed is showing off an ability to tackle more than one style and do it well. Evolution is filled with mournful ballads and solid vocal tracks that match their old style. The core of the album feels more optimistic than their previous albums. Instead of the focus being defensive and reactive to those attacking, these songs are focused on being on the offensive. The lyrics are focused on empowering and preparing to stand against those who they were simply lashing out against in the past. The lyrics show healing, growth, and change when seen next to their old music. In the end, we're not seeing anything they haven't hinted at over the years. Many of the songs in this album feel like their cover of the Sound of Silence and Overburdened. The album doesn't have the same emotional charge as 10k Fists though. It shows determination and drive that isn't raw and savage. It feels refined, calculated. The change in perspective and style of the band and reaction from the fans reminds me of the reaction to Eminem's Recovery album and Linkin Park's Minutes to Midnight. It's a obvious growth for the band, and it's a step in their evolution. Don't expect this to be the final product, and if you don't like the style right now, don't worry they're still evolving.

I like songs like a reason to fight and no more but that’s about it the rest just sound bad

As the tilte suggests this is a new album that moves along the journey. Personally I like it. Give it a chance!

Although I’m not fond of this album, I still think they deserve some credit for trying something new.

I’m gonna be completely honest, this album was not what I expected. It’s not hard metal by any means, but can’t we all agree that this is 100 times better than them recycling old songs. I’ll listen to this happily because it shows that they aren’t going to try and pull a fast one and reuse their old songs.

I actually like it more than their other albums, despite popular belief that this album blows. It’s much more hard rock than heavy metal.