Norma Jean Album: “O God, The Aftermath [Limited]”

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Norma Jean (Metal): Chris, Daniel, Jake, Scottie, Cory. <p>Three years and one lead-singer change after its debut album, Christian metal band Norma Jean returned with O GOD, THE AFTERMATH, a pile-driving slice of boundary-pushing heaviness that finds the Atlanta, Georgia combo's talents undiminished. Replacement throat-shredder Cory Brandon's guttural growls are deeper and even more intense than those of his predecessor, Joshua Scogin. In addition, the new guy adds a welcome bit of melodic singing to the mix. The time between records also seems to have been spent expanding the group's instrumental palette, as many songs feature a more experimental edge. While BLESS THE MARTYR AND KISS THE CHILD's Metallica/Pantera-style speed riffs are maintained (particularly on "Absentimental"), the band finds an increased taste for dissonance and complicated polyrhythms, as evidenced by the jagged start/stops on "Dilemmachine" and the strident lead guitar tritones of "Pretendeavor." A gut-wrenching album by any measure, O GOD, THE AFTERMATH shows that faith can be expressed in a myriad of challenging ways.

I bought this CD/DVD thing like 2 weeks ago and it's good. The DVD has 3 Music Videos from the new CD and includes live footage from previous world-wide concerts. My favorite CD by Norma Jean is sill Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child, however, I'm glad to have this album. I was going to buy the regular CD by them - but I always go for CD/DVD combos. I gave this a 4 star rating simply besause I liked the other album better - I would have given it 4.5 but it won't let me. If you like Norma Jean - buy it - It'd be a good addition to your collection. Besides - why buy the regular CD for maybe a few dollars less when you can have a DVD? If you already own it, you'll probably think about it - If I did, I'd just burn someone elses or download the Music Videos. I'll probably watch the DVD again, it's not amazing or anything, but it's a bonus and I really like the Liarsenic(Creating a Universe of Discourse) video. I have a lot of CDs and I listen to this one at least every other day.

This is one of my favorite CD's. You should definitely get the special edition. It comes with a HILARIOUS DVD. It's so raw, I just wish Cory would show his religious side a little more. Either way, the lyrics are still powerful, and moving. A must have for any fan.

Reissue of Norma Jean's second release O' God The Aftermath. Wow, what an album!!! Less melodic than Bless The Martyr, Kiss The Child mind you, but still just a exciting and brutal. The bonus material in the deluxe edition is cool too.

Now I loved Bless the Martyr and kiss the child and I was SOOO excited about the new Cd. But I was torn down... Ogodtheaftermath was so different and not hardcore with wierd noise like screaming. It was so metalish that I hated it at first. But disregarding that NJ used to be way better this is a good CD. Very nice unique riffs. Very good metal.