On Weight, the Rollins Band is able to mix the musicians' love for jazz with a blindingly direct hard rock assault, making a twisted form of metal-jazz. Rollins' lyrics have also begun to move away from his relentless self-examination, adding a touch of the self-effacing humor that distinguishes his spoken records. The new lyrical dimension adds depth to the band's music, making Weight the most impressive album they have released to date. [The 2002 CD reissue on the U.K. Pilot label adds live versions of "Disconnect," ...
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On Weight, the Rollins Band is able to mix the musicians' love for jazz with a blindingly direct hard rock assault, making a twisted form of metal-jazz. Rollins' lyrics have also begun to move away from his relentless self-examination, adding a touch of the self-effacing humor that distinguishes his spoken records. The new lyrical dimension adds depth to the band's music, making Weight the most impressive album they have released to date. [The 2002 CD reissue on the U.K. Pilot label adds live versions of "Disconnect," "Civilized," "Icon," and "Liar," although there's nothing in the liner notes to indicate when those bonus tracks were recorded.] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
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