Godsmack – The Oracle (2010)
Godsmack is back with their follow-up effort to 2006’s IV. The Oracle sees Godsmack returning to the formula that has garnered the band much success. The end result is a rockin’ CD that is going to get a lot of radio airplay.
Their was a hot rumor that the first single “Cryin’ Like A Bitch” was written about Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx after Cruefest 2. I don’t know whether this has been confirmed or denied, but it is definitely a great song.
“War and Peace” is the type of song that almost screams “MOSH PIT”! This heavy rocker will fire up your inner headbanger quickly.
One of my favorite songs from this CD, “Love-Hate-Sex-Pain” is a slower song, but it is definitely a stand out cut on the Oracle.
“Devil’s Swing” has an infectious rhythm that is going to demand a lot of replays. If Shannon Larkin’s drums don’t do it for you, Sully Erna’s harmonica certainly will. Cool song!
“Good Day To Die” is another hard-charging, anger-filled stadium anthem that will have the fists flying in the air. The song has a repetitive bass line, but some pretty good riffs that will keep you rocking.
When I hear “Forever Shamed”, I can’t help but think that Sully Erna sounds a lot like James Hetfield from Metallica. Erna’s gruff vocals have made this song grow on me quite a bit.
What I don’t understand is why Godsmack chose to close out The Oracle, with a six plus minute instrumental track of the same name. This is an odd way to close out this disc, and it doesn’t really add anything to the CD in my opinion.
Although The Oracle does not break any new ground, it is much better than Godsmack’s previous effort, IV. The Oracle is very much in the same vein as Godsmack’s debut, which will likely help it get a lot of radio play. If you liked the first couple of CD’s from Godsmack’s, you will probably like The Oracle too. Check it out!
Rating: 
Out of 10
Track Listing:
1. Cryin’ Like A Bitch
2. Saints and Sinners
3. War And Peace
4. Love-Hate-Sex-Pain
5. What If?
6. Devil’s Swing
7. Good Day To Die
8. Forever Shamed
9. Shadow Of A Soul
10. The Oracle
Godsmack is:
Sully Erna – vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica, producer
Tony Rombola – lead guitar, backing vocals
Robbie Merrill – bass, backing vocals
Shannon Larkin – drums, backing vocals
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Honestly I think this is one of Godsmack’s best albums yet, and all of you idiots who thinks Godsmack is gay, well you can all go f@!k yourselves, Godsmack is one the best bands out there right now, and for this new album The Oracle I think its awesome, everyone of the tracks on this cd is bad ass. I’m sure most of you who are making fun of Godsmack would go ape shit over a Creed concert, honestly i think Creed and Scott Stapp in general are a bunch of fucking pussy’s, yea i said it Scott Stapp is a pussy, if he’s gonna turn his back on a fan who is in a wheelchair he needs to go to hell!!!!!
Honestly I think this is one of Godsmack’s best albums yet, and all of you idiots who thinks Godsmack is gay, well you can all go f@!k yourselves, Godsmack is one the best bands out there right now, and for this new album The Oracle I think its awesome, everyone of the tracks on this cd is bad ass. I’m sure most of you who are making fun of Godsmack would go ape shit over a Creed concert, honestly i think Creed and Scott Stapp in general are a bunch of fucking pussy’s, yea i said it Scott Stapp is a pussy, if he’s gonna turn his back on a fan who is in a wheelchair he needs to go to hell…….
Ugh. What a horrible, juvenile song. I think even Nickelback could look at that song and say, “Wow, those are some stupid f’ing lyrics.”
I seriously hope there’s better stuff on the album.
It’s unfortunate for the UFC (and MMA in general) that their highlights are attached to such an infantile song with a sentiment that is completely counter to the spirit of the sport.
The explosive growth in popularity of MMA makes it an easy target for posers like this to associate themselves with the sport to make themselves seem cooler than they are.
Whoever put the video together does have a great eye for highlights though. Saw some memorable clips from fighters of varying levels of popularity. (Jeremy Stephens uppercut against Dos Anos!)
Just turn down the sound and hope for better from their next single.
Your track listing is wrong. Following the Oracle is “Whiskey Hangover” and then “I Blame You” and the acoustic song “The Departed” closes out the CD.
Those songs are only on the special edition which was not reviewed here.