Disco de HIM: “Greatest Lovesongs, Vol. 666 [Universal]”

Ok, this review is going to be long as there is much to to talk about when it comes to this band. First off, to shup up all you people who know little to nothing about music or the industry that surrounds it, calling HIM a goth or satanic band is like calling Black Sabbath or The Smahing Pumpkins goth. HIM is simply a great rock band, albiet with some definate gothic influences. This band, unlike most bands today, has a style all its own, and if you want to call them goth, satanic, or downright blasphemous go ahead, but youde be idiotic in doing so. All of HIMs' albums are crafted with skill and display something typical rock bands of today are devoid of, vision and talent. Ville Valo and company know what theyre doing, which is fairly evident if you look at theyre musical progression. Theyve combined metal, straight forward rock, and pop influences to become a well oiled machine, capable of doing more in 3 albums than most artists do in 10. Greatest Lovesongs Vol. 666 stands as one of the strongest debut albums in recent memory. From the album opener "Your Sweet 666" to the beautifuly dark "For You", this album could infact be a collection of some of the greatest lovesongs ever written. HIM uses terms like "death" and "666" as metaphors for love, and the feelings that surround being in love. The only reason I can think of why anyone would not be satisfied with anyone of HIMs records if because thyve digested too much mindless, substance-less, and pointlessly angry b.s. that america passes off as rock. Take a minute and think, have there been any american rock bands, in the last 5 years that will be remebered as being great? I know I cant think of any. HIM does not write songs for 15-16 year olds who dont know who they are, they dont write songs full of teen angst, they dont write about drugs, killing, or how many cars they have. They write for people who want love, and know what true love is. So get this album, sit with it, let Valos amazing vocals completely captivate you, then tell me what you think of HIM.

I'm not going to call this Metal since at 30 years old, I know the difference. ;) I will call this CD Hard Rock instead. I really enjoyed this particular CD. I had previously never heard of HIM before chancing upon a copy of this CD. Sometimes ignorance can come home in my shopping bag as a pleasant revelation. This is NOT I'm-An-Angry-Boy-So-I'll-Holler-My-Lungs-Out-Noise masquerading as "music" or "art." The lead vocalist has a clear voice and harmonizes with the other singers in the band nicely. His melancholy voice is quite pleasant and isn't grating or raspy.

I write poetry of my own and I thoroughly enjoy hearing poems in musical form. The mix of images woven into a dark tapestry grabbed my attention straight away. The lyrics read like shadowy poems of love, longing, loss, and bittersweet discoveries along the road of life.

I was pleasantly surprised by this group's cover of Wicked Game. My favorite song on the album is When Love and Death Meet. I am anxious to hear more from this band, and see where the road of the future takes them.

I can understand why so many people have come to like this band, it's easy to. They're a perfect mix of pop, goth, and metal, and quite catchy. I bought this never having heard one song, and now love it. I will say I decided to buy based on the two covers. Both are excellent, and I think HIM was born to cover "Wicked Game", musically and lyrically. This singers voice is a great match on all these tracks. Other stand-outs to me are "Your Sweet Six Six Six", "Our Diabolical Rapture", and "When Love And Death Emrace". All have a good hook. Regardless of your taste, minus country, you'll most likely love "Greatest Love Songs 666".

This was the first album I purchased by HIM back in 1999. LOVED IT. Recently my car was broken into and everything, including this cd, was stolen. So I was very pleased to find it on Amazon. :) Get it. It is the best album they have done.

I am a true HIM fan.They're my favorite band.I have all of their albums,but this one wasn't as good as the others.

1. Your Sweet 666-I love this song!its the best on the album,much better than the newer version.

2.Wicked Game-Um.....this was an ok cover,personally i didn't like the song to start with.

3.Heartless-I don't really care for this song.

4.Our Diabolikal Rapture-Not a big fan of this song either.

5.its all tears(drown in this love)-A great song,great lyrics and just a unique sound over all.

6.When Love and Death Embrace-One of the better songs on the album.

7.The Beginning of the end-A pretty cool song,but doesn't compare to Your Sweet or its all tears

8.(don't fear)The Reaper-AN AWESOME COVER!!!! you HAVE to hear this version!

9.For You-A very deep song,the Drop-D tuning really stands out.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

If you are a true HIM fan or they are you favorite by all means BUY this album,but if you are just getting into them i recommend Deep shadows or Razorbalde to start out on.