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Static-X are one of the most original bands coming out of the nu-metal era. They came off like a White Zombie/Fear Factory hybrid with a nu-metal foundation; a striking contrast to the more standard nu-metal bands. Furthering that contrast was the powerful vocals—and ridiculously high hairdo—of vocalist Wayne Static. Originally simply called Static, they released two self-titled demos that lead them to a record deal. With a new name, their major label debut, Wisconsin Death Trip, was released in 1999 and quickly garnered them a large fan base. They’ve maintained that fan base, despite the decline of nu-metal’s popularity, over the course of three albums, and this, Beneath…Between…Beyond, a collection of unreleased tracks, covers, remixes, and rare demos.
Like with most albums of this nature, it’s a mixed bag. The album is split up in sections, which makes it a smoother listen. The first eight tracks are the meat and potatoes of this album; featuring unreleased studio tracks that span the bands career it gets the album off to a great start. Two remixes follow; both are forgettable, if not simply pointless. The cover tracks come next in the shape of the old Ministry classic “Burning Inside,” this one featuring Burton C. Bell from Fear Factory. Then there’s a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Behind The Wall Of Sleep” (originally featured on the Nativity In Black II tribute album) and the oft-covered “Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment” by The Ramones. The album is rounded out with five demo tracks.
This album is worth it simply for the eleven unreleased studio tracks and the covers. The two remixes will do nothing for you, and the demos are cool, but offer little in replay value because the studio versions are far superior. Beneath…Between…Beyond (great title for this type of album) is a solid odds-n-ends collection, but not without a few unnecessary dingleberries.
| Tracklist |
| 1. Breath |
| 2. Deliver Me |
| 3. Anything But This |
| 4. S.O.M. |
| 5. Down |
| 6. Head |
| 7. So Real |
| 8. Crash |
| 9. Push It (JB's Death Trance Mix) |
| 10. I'm With Stupid (Paul Barker Remix) |
| 11. Burning Inside |
| 12. Behind The Wall Of Sleep |
| 13. Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment |
| 14. I Am (Demo) |
| 15. Love Dump (Demo) |
| 16. Get To The Gone (Demo) |
| 17. New Pain (Demo) |
| 18. Otsegolectric (Demo) |
: 61.24
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