40DT - Forty Days Tempted (2000)
The biggest surprise about this cd is that it was put out by a new label that just happens to be a "sub-label" division of Rowe Productions, who are known primarily for their involvement in the metal scene. Well, metal this isn't. Rap-core this is! The music on here will appeal strongly to fans of bands like P.O.D. and Limp Bizkit with it's groove heavy guitars and hip-hop beats. Overall this cd has a very distinct hip-hop flavor and those looking for the harder stuff within this genre may want to stear clear of this one. While there are some very crunchy guitar tones at times the music relies more on catchy hooks and bass heavy beats. I myself am far more a metal fan than a rap-core fan but even I found a lot to love about this recording. Several tracks remind me of Limp Bizkit, only this guys voice isn't as "whiny" as Fred Durst so that was a big plus! The music is great and the choruses are catchy and no matter your musical preferance you can't help but move around just a bit to this recording. So if you dig something different and modern or just want to shake things up a bit go check out 40DT! -- Review by Norm