Black Widow [Best Buy Exclusive] [CD]

I had listened to this album on Spotify and fallen absolutely in love with it. I've been a fan of In This Moment since I randomly picked up their album "The Dream (The Ultra Violet Edition)". I was browsing the store and saw that this particular album was a special edition, and had two bonus tracks. Anytime I can get bonus tracks, I am going for it! And this album, "Black Widow," does not disappoint! From the searing music to Maria Brinks ripping vocals and the lyrics that have a way of explaining just how we feel in certain moments. The album is said to be about a time of change--one woman's journey through the light and the dark. I think this can fit anyone. Of all the tracks on this album, I feel the most connection with "Natural Born Sinner". It resonates with me on such a deep level, and I thank Maria Brink for that. If you're a fan of their previous album "Blood," you will probably like this one. If you're a fan of "The Dream," but not of their other work, you may not enjoy it as much, but I ask that you at least give it a chance.

The review is a two part review, the product is first, and the seller is second. Album A solid combination of metal, racy vocals and creepy intros, I am hard pressed to find a song on this album that did not warrant at least 4 stars. Some that especially stood out were Big Bad Wolf, Bloody Creature Poster Girl, and Black Widow, but its got a volatile tone throughout. There was a track or two that slowed the overall pace, but that is a welcome shift at times. With music as subjective as it is, if you like metal and female vocals, this album is a solid fusion of both. Best Buy: As usual with laser disc products, Best buy provided a flawless disc with a damageless jewel case, but the one thing that BB did rather cleverly with this album comes in the form of exclusive tracks. A solid marketing strategy, by buying exclusively from best buy you are privy to addional tracks. I never give unbiased 5 star reviews for music, but this is only a 4 star album, BB made it 5 with the value for cost.

Longtime fans need to make their own assessment for this new album. Definately a step forward since the last album. Maria Brink and the band are in fine form here however it comes with a price. The songs are crafted to captivate a wider audience with their catchy hooks... and they should. However, through instances of overusage, music falls prey to advances in technology and production. The poetic advances made in lyrical content can easily get washed away in what i see as some overdone production work. It's great to be able to harness the power of tweaking in some production tricks but at some point the song loses it's conviction in doing so. Music then starts losing it's soul which is the raw human element in favor of a more synthetic sound. I wouldn't go as far as saying the music suffers but it does seem to go a bit overboard in terms of production value. Overall....a good album nonetheless.

I love In this Moment. Ive loved them since the beginning. Their debut was incredible. Their next several releases were fun to listen to as the band tried new things and found their sound they wanted to pursue. I feel like this cd is In This Moment in a nutshell. Its got everything. Even a duet with Shinedown! The only thing that bothers me about this band is how its ALL about Maria Brinks and her image. It didn't bother me as much when she used to try to look hot. Now its all about looking scary. And it makes them look like a bunch of posers. I went to their concert and it was incredible...but it was all about Maria and her outfits. Im not hating on the band, and Im still giving this 5 stars, but come on. Go back to how you guys used to be.

Ive been a fan since before they even dropped their first album when i saw them live opening for Kittie. Marie grabbed onto me for like a whole song... Goddess reincarnated. This album is by far their best. Production on it feels a little like they took inspiration frm Rob Zombe which makes sense since theyve evolved their live shows into what id call a Zombie replica. They need to keep pumping albums out like this. Pure bliss and greatness. Must buy

I have to admit I love the Blood album, and when I first heard it I took to it right away, but this one has a very different sound. When I first heard it I wasn't crazy about it, but it sort of grows on you the more you listen to it. Now I absolutely love it! I love the depth of it and the different sound and the ballad. Maria's voice is very powerful in this album. I love that this band keeps changing up their sound and evolving.

Love ITM and most of this new album. The majority of the songs are right in line with In This Moment's unique music style which can't be duplicated by any other artists. I have followed them for years, however I'm not a huge fan of their slower songs which lack music and sometimes sound pretty much a cappella - had there only been one song like this on the album and not multiple songs, I would have given the album 5 stars.

I have seen this band three times and have never been disappointed. However, you never know what you are going to get or what things the band may have changed with a new release. This release did not disappoint. They stayed true to their roots and delivered a great album. Maria Brink and the band actually write songs about things that matter and provide an element of hope for those going through troubled times.