Slipknot - "The End, So Far"

Let’s end with probably the most surprising and potentially most controversial albums not to make it into the top one hundred. New Slipknot albums should be moments of celebration. They have (in the main, The Gray Chapter, I am looking at you) moved the bands sound on. Here they have sadly ended up down a musical cul-de-sac. It just lacks the furiousity and the ugliness that makes Slipknot, Slipknot. It feels like they are trying to capture the essence of the first record but without the hunger. It sadly sounds like nine middle-aged millionaires going through the motions. Really disappointing. 

And that is the notable also-rans. The main list starts probably this Saturday. Be ready….