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RS: 3of 5 Stars Average User Rating: 4of 5 Stars

2006

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For all of Rob Zombie's crazy-eyed growling and lyrics about death, destruction and scary monsters, there's something likable and matter-of-fact about his scuzz rock. Zombie's fourth album, Educated Horses, is another pop-wise collection of trashy guitars, sleek electronics and warped glam melodies, with Zombie casting an evil eye on a scorched landscape while winking with the other. Barnburners like "Foxy Foxy" are full of nimble grooves and meaty riffs, and despite their titles songs such as "Death of It All" and "The Scorpion Sleeps" sound as much like bouncy arena rock as they do death metal. A handful of cuts are too long on sludgy instrumental grooves, but whether Zombie is out-Trent Reznoring Trent Reznor on the sitar-laden grindfest "17 Year Locust" or spitting fire amid the apocalyptic blues riffs of "The Devil's Rejects," he sounds like a gifted schlockmeister that Strokes fans can enjoy. Or at least tolerate.

CHRISTIAN HOARD

(Posted: Apr 5, 2006)

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Review 1 of 5

hogshaw2002 writes:

5of 5 Stars


EDUCATED HORSES HAS QUICKLY BECOME MY FAVORITE OF ROB ZOMBIE'S ALBUMS. THE FOURTH TRACK, SEVENTEEN YEAR LOCUST IS AWESOME. FROM THE FIRST MOMENT I HEARD IT, I WAS GROOVING AND ROCKING OUT TO IT. THE AMERICAN WITCH IS ANOTHER FAVORITE OF MINE, IT HAS A NICE HOOK. FROM START TO FINISH THIS ALBUM HAS LOTS TO OFFER IT'S LISTENERS. VERY EXCITING STUFF! CHECK IT OUT TODAY.

Jun 20, 2006 05:25:34

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Review 2 of 5

smokdevil writes:

5of 5 Stars


You Have to buy this CD!!! The more you listen to it the more you enjoy the many awesome tracks this cd offers. Educated Horses takes you on a rollercoaster of diffrent beats and sounds and aims to please. Sample songs do not do the full length versions justice.

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May 9, 2006 01:35:14

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Review 3 of 5

vampkitten writes:

5of 5 Stars


"Wow! I bought the new Rob Zombie album "Educated Horses" and I have listened to it countless times since it was released on 3/28. I am still listening to it, thinking "Wow!!" � After hearing the whole album "The Death Of It All"� is probably my favorite song. It has a very quite, creepy, and wicked beat, as well as great lyrics and perfect delivery! It gave me cold chills and I had to keep rewinding it and playing it over and over because it just grabbed me and wouldnt let go. I fell in love with the lyrics of this song, especially the line that goes, "I am the brain, Some say insane, Blood is the rain, Thats what lifes about."� I dont know, but this will probably be the defining track from this album for me! At only 38 minutes 29 seconds, this album is somewhat short but very, very fulfilling and totally satisfying! This is a wicked album and it is completely listenable all the way through, over and over again; the sort of album in which there is no need for the fast forward button. Personally for me, I found this album much more satisfying than The Sinister Urge� or the House of 1000 Corpses soundtrack. Everything on this album seems much fresher, I can definitely feel how Zombie has evolved as an artist, but at the same time I am not left wanting for what I have come to desire from him. This album totally lives up to all my expectations, actually exceeding them a bit, and that is major since Rob Zombie is my favorite artist, which places my standards for him far beyond those for anyone else!"

Apr 26, 2006 22:30:12

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Review 4 of 5

zombie writes:

3of 5 Stars


Educated Horses is a good lp but it could be better because i now zombie is capabale of doing this.
maybe less time with movies and more time with rock

Apr 12, 2006 13:40:50

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Review 5 of 5

DrGonzo writes:

5of 5 Stars


One word, fanfuckingtastic

Apr 4, 2006 15:04:08

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