Obsolete

I bought this for my best friend for his birthday. This was the album that got him into metal 20 years ago when we were in 7th grade. So I was excited to get him this on vinyl since he's been collecting for a few years now. It was even cooler that it supposedly came in gold color too. But when he opened the package and pulled it out of the sleeve it was just a black 180g. I was really disappointed because the description says "colored vinyl". If this was for my personal collection I'd give this a 1 star review and be returning for an exchange. He doesn't mind so he's gonna keep it. But just a warning to others that they might not get a Gold vinyl.Besides that the audio quality is amazing and it does the album justice. This is one of their best next to Demanufacture.

Your browser does not support HTML5 video.  I love this album but M detracting to stars for false advertising. I did get a 180 g audiofile vinyl. I did not get a gold vinyl, it is black. Yes, it does sound fantastic and I'm actually going to keep it, when normally this would be a return for false advertising. If it were as advertised it would be worth 5 stars.

When you think of concept albums you probably think Pink Floyd's the Wall, or maybe Queensryche's operation mind crime. But you probably wouldn't think a metal band could make a great concept album but let alone a death metal slash thrash metal band with industrial grooves throw in. Fear Factory are a band ahead of its time breaking some much ground with every album mixing fast thrash metal of classic thrash bands like Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, slayer. With the death metal groove of bands like Napalm Death or Cannibal Corpse, mixed with the industrial moodiness of bands like Ministry and KMPM. And they blend all these genre well. The singer blended death metal growls with almost 80s style melodies on the chorus that would make Robert Smith of the Cure happy. Take that sound and mix it with a story or concept about machines taking over mankind, and mankind fighting back sort of reminding me of the terminator films. A very cool album blending all kinds of genres of music into a melting pot of awesome metal. Sort of a thinking man's metal band with a gripping story and awesome music to back it up!

This was my first Fear Factory album that I ever bought, I just got it a week ago. I was intrigued by the band when "obsolete" was first released but never bothered to pick it up. I got around to it about 12 years later and I must say that this is a really talented band. I would say they're a cross between Ministry and Stabbing Westward. They have their own style that is very heavy though.Anyway, the album "Obsolete" combines the extreme pounding metal elements with the melodic industrial singing and electronics. It is definitely an album worth picking up but it's not for people that don't like their heavy metal with intense and harsh vocals in the mix.The bonus songs on here for me are a mixed bag: the Car's cover is brilliant, the other cover about the murderer is mediocre and stale (frankly, kind of stupid too), the track after that isn't bad but isn't anything great either, Messiah is a pretty solid track for only having a few verses, and Concreto has great musicality but the vocal style is grating for me to tolerate.For those of you who've heard rumors about this band being anti-God or Satanist, that's completely wrong. While they are atheist, they still think that spirituality is a good thing. When they write lyrics involving religion, ("Pisschrist was a bit over the top) they are striking at organized religion for inciting fear and changing the entire nature of the teachings of God. If you understand this, this album and other Fear Factory albums might make a little more sense.This a great buy for anyone who likes heavy metal or industrial music. The bonus tracks except for the Cars song i could give or take but the album itself is solid.

Just received it today after seeing it available a few days ago.I’m so ecstatic that this is finally available on vinyl as it truly is a masterpiece of a record. It is the original release, and my only knock is it didn’t include Cars. But, I guess there was a reason back in 98’ that it was left off as it is a concept album.

Super album. 1998!MOV once again proves to be a great Shepard of vinyl.Super flat and quiet.The Sound totally destroys!I am satisfied.

Love this album!It was packaged well and arrived in wonderful condition.The only drawback is it is missing the extra track....cars.Still great album!!

Great pressing and awesome sound quality. This record kicks major ass!! The only thing better and louder is seeing them live. Obsolete is my favorite FF album and just so happy to have it on vinyl. Edgecrusher!

A rebuy for me, awesome album

Arrived safely thanks.

thank you all is great

Great music

One of 2 gr8 cds from this band this and Demanufacture are the tops in Cyber Metal.