I have titled this review 'listen at your own risk' because this is an album (and band) that really takes an open minded ear to appreciate. The album opens with 'Undead' which really sets in what Hollywood Undead are about. It opens with a synth version of Ozzy Osbourne's 'Crazy Train' then boom's into the chanting of 'Undead'. The whole song really gives you a feel of what they're about, as it's a mixture of pretty much every style they include on the album. It has it's metal vibe, as well as it's rap. It also has a good mix of the seriousness of the band as well as the humor and what some would describe as 'offensiveness'. Next up we have 'Sell Your Soul' ...  Read the complete review

"Hollywood Undead" are a rap/rock band who became popular on Myspace and managing to get a record deal, making this album, "Swan Songs". The band features 6 members, and they all contribute on the vocals. One in particular, (Charlie Scene) sounds nearly identical to Eminem although he plays guitar. The different vocals work well in the songs, as each member has a different style of rapping and this is one of the strong points of the band. The band all wear hockey masks while performing, I think this is to get more into their character, as each member uses a different name while performing. These "characters" rap about ...  Read the complete review