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Five Finger Death Punch Format: Audio CD
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Track Listings

1 Dying Breed
2 Hard to See
3 Bulletproof
4 No One Gets Left Behind
5 Crossing Over
6 Burn It Down
7 Far from Home
8 Falling in Hate
9 My Own Hell
10 Walk Away
11 Canto
12 Bad Company
13 War Is the Answer

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Los Angeles metallers Five Finger Death Punch releases their sophomore album, WAR IS THE ANSWER, via Prospect Park Records. The CD was produced by the band and Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, in This Moment), and was mixed by Randy Nickelback).

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.88 x 5.59 x 0.51 inches; 3.39 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Prospect Park
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 5818421
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2009
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 21, 2009
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Prospect Park
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002IC1RR8
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
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  • Joe Neumann
    5.0 out of 5 stars I Don't Know What It Is, BUT I LOVE IT!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2011
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    I was never a fan of metal, espcially what my friends called "Death Metal." Slowly I came around to some songs by Metallica, Rob Zombie, and eventually Avenged Sevenfold. But I never really warmed up to Slipknot, Korn, or the like.

    I heard a few songs off 5FDP's album before this one, namely "Way of the Fist," "The Bleeding" and "Ashes." They sort of caught on to me, but I thought they were the "edge" of my listening to metal. Anything harder and I wouldn't like it. Well, I guess I was wrong.

    Not only do I think War Is The Answer is more hardcore (screaming, guitar, drums), it also has more melody. The lead singer mixes his harmony well with screaming. "Bad Company" is one of the best covers I've heard in a while, although I will admit it isn't really harcore metal.

    I listen to this album all the time, especially while skiing and working out. It really gets the adrenaline pumping for me. I highly recommend it for anyone that likes Hardcore Metal or any sort of Hard Rock.
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  • Christopher mespelt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great album
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
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    Great album
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  • Lynn Garrow
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the money
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2010
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    I first heard this band's cover of "Bad Company" two weeks ago when a co-worker, listening to the radio, said; "Hey, check this out" and cranked it up. I loved it, and asked a different co-worker if he had heard of this band. He said he had, that he was a fan, and that he'd just bought the CD, and would gladly let me listen to it. From the first song to the last this CD caught and held my attention. It made me an instant fan...so much so that I just purchased their first album, "The Way of the Fist" having never even heard a single song from it.

    Ivan Moody's vocals are remarkable, whether straight singing or screaming. I love that when he's in scream mode, I can still understand the lyrics, unlike most other thrasher type bands.
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  • William J. Yeargan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Could you top way of the fist? The answer is YES!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2009
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    I am a fan of FFDP- I have listened to everysong on the album and had a hard time finding a song I did not care for. By far one of the best up and coming REAL Metal bands. Talented guitar and the Lyrics surpass any band out there today. They do not get enough airplay and as long as they continue to churn out albums like this, they will be one of the all time great Metal bands. This is a must Listen Album, they did not fall into the trap of producing one or two hit songs and the rest are fillers..They all rock and they all are worth a listen.
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  • Jonathan Partridge
    5.0 out of 5 stars ONE DISC. Very durable excellent sound.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2020
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    I've had this album for a while now and the quality of the disc is great. I didn't love the sleeve it came with though. It's just hard poster board with camo all over it. The album cover is great though and the inside is very FFDP. It has the lyrics on it too. ONE DISC.
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  • Music 101
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.7 Stars for a Fair Effort
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2014
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    This is an album that will pave the way for heavier radio rock and possibly get heavier metal bands like Trivium onto the radio. While I would much rather prefer this be on radios everywhere over the modern pop we get, this album does a have it's share of flaws. One being some repetition (as in a few songs sound the same), lyrics ( a big drawback), and just too many tracks on the album. 13 is quite a number for a standard album. The vocalist is very good, very distinct, the guitars are much better than I ever would've expected from a more mainstream rock/metal band, and the bass and drums are pure gold!

    The music:

    1. Dying Breed- This song stomps on your eardrums to kick this album off! Ivan's growls are very distinct! I can tell it's him and his clean vocals are great! This song is a headbang fest! This is the kind of thing you could wake up the Army with! The drumming is extremely good on this, the bass is not only audible, but it drives the music!!! And the guitar solo is extremely well done! The soloist is competent enough to not just shred, but to make a story out of his solo! Great work on the musicians' part! EXCELLENT SONG!!! I LOVE IT!!!!

    2. Hard to See- This is the song I would expect to hear on the radio out of all the songs on this album! It sounds like the modern hard rock style, but more metal! There is double bass in the chorus and riffing between chorus and verse. The verses sound more like a groove/80's heavy metal song, but the chorus sounds like a slower, melodic metal anthem. This song is another standout track! I really like the intensity it has even though it is more reserved! The guitar solo and instrumental sections are freakin' amazing! It's the kind of stuff I'd expect from a more complex band, but delivered in a similar style to Breaking Benjamin meets In Flames! EXCELLENT SONG!!!

    3. Bulletproof- This one is intense and has a thrash/groove feel to it! Then the chorus is one of the most melodic of the album! I love this chorus! And the riff too! Heck just the song! Ivan's voice is great here, the guitars are very in-your-face and the drumming is intense and aggressive! The bass isn't as present as it was on Dying Breed, but it's still produced and mixed very well! The solo on this song is good, but it doesn't come anywhere close to the previous two solos. The drum work on here though just makes me so happy! If this song was on the radio, my day would be made! This is the perfect balance of heavy and melody to be put on the radio! Another amazing track!

    4. No One Gets Left Behind- This one sees things heavy and reserved at the same time. It's not as reserved as Hard to See, but it's not as heavy as the other 2 previous tracks. The riffs on this one are more alternative/thrash/groove metal and the chorus is more of a radio rock band. The style comes off very well-done and it's still heavy enough to warrant some head banging actions! The drumming is great again and the guitar work is more atmospheric this time around. The middle section has just riffing without a solo. I feel that there could've been something bigger there, but the song is fine without anything. Good song!

    5. Crossing Over- I feel that this song is ok, but not ok enough to be on the album. As others have said, it sounds like Hard to See in the chorus. It is a more brooding ballad in the verses, but the chorus just kind of takes away from the song's potential since it's akin to a track we just heard 7 minutes ago. Ok song, not really good nor bad, just there.

    6. Burn it Down- The opening riff sounds brutal and epic, but I feel that this song is just a bit too much testosterone. It's got the heaviness I want, but this is one where the lyrics get in my way. Just too much unnecessary cursing and just no real lyrical value. Not that the other songs have lyrical value, but this one just really disappoints me. The guitars are good in this one too. Pity.

    7. Far from Home- This one is a real ballad. This song is beautiful and holds some real lyrical value. Ivan's voice is very strong and emotional on this song! He really sounds good here. As it is a ballad, the band kind of takes the back seat for this one, but it's still a good musical backdrop for his voice. The guitar solo sounds like a Hair Metal solo, but in this case, that's a very huge plus! It just fits so well! Awesome song!!!

    8. Falling in Hate- This song was just very unnecessary. The lyrics, while somewhat humorous are just horrendous and the music is ok. Not the best song on the record. I feel that it's filler. I just really didn't find this track to be a relevant song. It's just dumb.

    9. My Own Hell- The opening guitar part is heavy and then it opens up into an atmospheric melodic rock song. The verse is definitely something that could make the airwaves heavier. The chorus is very melodic and laid back and shows Ivan's melodic senses again! The verses are thrashy and groove along with a good amount of bass and double bass drumming. The guitar work is more melodic through the chorus and more thrashy in the verses and bridge. The song lacks a guitar solo, which I feel it could've used, but this is a very good song without one. This is one that I can sing along with. The ending guitar part is amazing! It sounds kind of like a Dream Theater guitar tone/part and it just makes me happy!!! Good song!

    10. Walk Away- This is a ballad/rocker song that shows a more alternative metal sound than the other tracks. This song reminds me of Breaking Benjamin vocally. His vocals just have that tone in the verse. The chorus isn't pulled off as well as other songs, but I do still find this song enjoyable. It's something I can sing along with. The guitar solo on this song is impressive. It's not much, but the tone of the guitar and the way the solo is played just reminds me of Neal Schon of Journey (one of my favorite guitar players) just in a heavier setting than he is usually in. I like this song!

    11. Canto 34- This song is phenomenal! Like really, for a radio/alternative metal band, this is freakin' amazing! Not only can they deliver great songs, but this band has an instrumental that's longer than their songs on the album that rocks just as hard as their vocal songs! I love this! It's something I could work out or walk to! It's melodic, full of solos and full of attitude. The drums could've been done heavier in some places, but besides that, this is just freakin' awesome! This band has the potential to make music complex like Dream Theater and Trivium if they want to! This instrumental proves that. AWESOME SONG!!!!

    12. Bad Company- This is a cover of Bad Company by a band of the same name. I've never heard the original, but while this song is good, I don't feel that this should've been on the standard edition because the song just doesn't do much for me. Now, that being said, I can see why it was put on the album because it gained the band a boat load of acclaim and recognition. It's good for that, but for me, I personally don't care much for the track.

    13. War is the Answer- Just no...The opening riff sounds absolutely amazing and the jam that happens after that is also amazing, but this song is absolutely lame in the lyrical department. Like really this song could've been another instrumental and I would've loved it. The lyrics, however suck. I'm a fan of metal with intellectual and intelligent lyrics, so in that respect, this band is already lucky that I checked them out and like some of their stuff, but this song is just stupid. Musically, I have no problem with it. Ivan put way too much testosterone in the lyrics with all the f bombs and unnecessary swearing. Stupid song. Absolutely stupid.

    Verdict- This album has its fair share of amazing tracks that will impress and it's fair share of wasted minutes. The good songs will be things I crank up when I just want some heavy stuff to blast and the bad songs will never willingly reach my ears again. All in all, this is good radio metal, but because it is made for radio, it has some drawbacks. I think it is a good purchase for fans of Avenged Sevenfold, Slipknot, and Disturbed. However, if you like Trivium, Dream Theater, Evergrey, or other bands of that nature, you will be more than happy with the riffage, but the lyrics might not deliver.

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  • Logan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Killer album from 2009
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2022
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    Album came in excellent condition and spun smoothly. Great album overall in terms sound and msuic
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  • Ben
    5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe GREAT ROCK isn't dead after all.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2018
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    Out of 13 songs, I liked 9. That sounds like a good average. Even though they are categorised as a heavy metal band, my favorite track was the Ballad, "Far from Home". If one of my Favorite TV shows wasn't "Criminal Minds", I never would have heard it. It was played at the end of one of the episodes. I also enjoyed most of the "High Energy" Rockers as well.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars good service
    Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2022
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    really fast ship and good quality thanks!!
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  • Manuele
    5.0 out of 5 stars Da neofita del gruppo
    Reviewed in Italy on September 13, 2023
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    Non conoscendo prima il gruppo, ho acquistato questo disco solo per la traccia "Far from home".
    Non essendo un grande fan di questo genere, non mi soffermo sulla bellezza delle tracce, piuttosto sulla qualità del vinile, che sembra ottima.
    Anche la confezione è di un cartoncino bello spesso, molto bella la grafica.
    All'interno troviamo l'elenco di tutte le 11 tracce, con relativi testi.
    Unica mancanza è la classica confezione del disco di carta bianca e plastica, sostituita con un cartoncino color mimetico.
    Più che consigliato per gli amanti del gruppo e/o del genere!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Da neofita del gruppo

    Reviewed in Italy on September 13, 2023
    Non conoscendo prima il gruppo, ho acquistato questo disco solo per la traccia "Far from home".
    Non essendo un grande fan di questo genere, non mi soffermo sulla bellezza delle tracce, piuttosto sulla qualità del vinile, che sembra ottima.
    Anche la confezione è di un cartoncino bello spesso, molto bella la grafica.
    All'interno troviamo l'elenco di tutte le 11 tracce, con relativi testi.
    Unica mancanza è la classica confezione del disco di carta bianca e plastica, sostituita con un cartoncino color mimetico.
    Più che consigliato per gli amanti del gruppo e/o del genere!
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  • Felicity
    5.0 out of 5 stars J adore
    Reviewed in France on March 28, 2022
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  • Tony
    5.0 out of 5 stars 👍
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 11, 2019
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    Es un gran album
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  • Gerry D
    5.0 out of 5 stars What are you waiting for is the question
    Reviewed in Japan on September 27, 2014
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    Incredibly good album. FFDP are appropriately named and the album title reflects the content. Music is well written and played. Just like war, plenty of aggression and rage, peppered with moments of calm and dare I say, one forgets that FFDP are just waiting to ambush you the next chance they get.
    There is an Anthrax "Only" feel to the drum track intro on "Hard to See". While the instrumental "Canto" is just excellent.
    In a word, brilliant! ......Buy it, you will not be disappointed.
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