Nonpoint Album: “To the Pain”

Though "to the pain" has its high points with songs like "Alive and Kicking" and "Code Red", the record is by far not Nonpoints best work. As the album progresses you can tell that some songs begin to sound the same. If the band took a few more months to polish up the songs the album would be far better.

quickly after the release of "recoil",nonpoint is ready to destroy again with "to the pain".with lackluster sales of the last cd,nonpoint was removed from the lava records roster and signed on with beiler brothers, allowing for a more pummeling record-this is the fourth label in 4 albums.the album explodes all around with crazy frantic drumwork by big man robb.andys guitar riffs sear thru the cd and elias is heard screaming the way he always used to back in the "statement" days.kb,who now goes by b*****d,grumbles throughout the cd on the bass.they experiment alot with new styles, including lots of salsa with maracas,ska on "explain yourself",a techno feel on the instrumental "rendishen",lots of punk and hardcore feels on tracks like "explain myself" and "skin".theres even some rap on "alive and kicking",taking you back to when rapcore was hot and when nonpoint were cream of the crop.this album,although not commercially aimed for huge success shows nonpoint doing what they do best-avoidng the norm of rock music and creating a fierce cd with no strings attached.it just plain kicks some behind and then some.the production owns,everything is rock solid.if you dont get this album,you are missing one of the cds of the year.superb work

still like these guys, but they are missing SOMETHING! cant really put a finger on it. but this is a really cool cd, just want the band to gel more. after 4 cds is there any room for more 'development'? thats my only fear. but its still a good listen.

I have to say I'm pretty shocked with the reviews this album is getting. I think its a different step for nonpoint, one thats more agressive, but also MUCH more creative. Listen to the craftsmenship on songs like 'To the Pain' and 'Alive & Kicking' - its clearly Nonpoint at their best! At once, a sinlge song can be a driving heavy riff, and suddenly burst into a latin rhythm or soft melody. Nonpoint has unfortunatley been smushed into the nu-metal genre, but they are much much more than that. An easy 5 stars, and my highest recommendation.

Nonpoint! This is their best accomplishment yet! These four awesome rockers from Florida have outdone themselves with To The Pain. Every track smoothly flows into the next and I find the compositions intriguing and beautifully written. Definitely their own style. This album blows me away and it rocks. If you are tired of the whiney "my mommy doesn't love me" stuff that's around you will love the songs of Nonpoint. Elias Soriano has a way of writing lyrics from a man's point of view that are vulnerable yet still keep a masculine and proud statement. They exude strength and ferocity which inspires you to take a stand instead of hiding in a corner. Buy It-Rock It this album is killer!