Save Me from Myself
Brian "Head" Welch
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L.O.V.E. | Brian "Head" Welch | 6:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Flush | Brian "Head" Welch | 4:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Loyalty | Brian "Head" Welch | 5:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Re-Bel | Brian "Head" Welch | 5:40 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Home | Brian "Head" Welch | 6:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Save Me from Myself | Brian "Head" Welch | 5:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Die Religion Die | Brian "Head" Welch | 5:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Adonai | Brian "Head" Welch | 5:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Money | Brian "Head" Welch | 4:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Shake | Brian "Head" Welch | 4:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Washed By Blood | Brian "Head" Welch | 9:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
Album Review
With Save Me from Myself, former Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch presents his first solo album since his departure from the band in 2005. A born-again Christian, Welch has detailed his recovery from substance abuse and turn to religion in a best-selling autobiography of the same name, and the musical version of Save Me from Myself sets his confessions to heavy metal arrangements. That's an odd combination, to be sure, and from both directions. It's not often that one hears a heavy metal album in which the thrashing pauses while the artist's daughter prattles out a version of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," and there can't be too many Christian albums which contain songs like "Flush" that begin and end with the sound of someone vomiting into a toilet. But that's the point. Welch has taken to religion (and fatherhood and abstinence) seemingly without losing his heavy metal edge, at least to the extent of expressing his newfound world view in aggressive terms. His is a muscular Christianity, and that's putting it mildly. It is also a non- (or perhaps anti-) denominational one, as he points out in a number called "Die Religion Die." This is one of several songs that seem to be sung in the voice of God, as Welch imagines God would speak. (It's an identification that carries over to the front and back cover photographs, the former a pieta, the latter a crucifixion, both featuring Welch in the role of Jesus Christ.) Some Christians may find such depictions sacrilegious, but Welch isn't worried about that. His beliefs clearly are personal, and he has used them to turn his life around. Whether he will succeed in using them to turn around the lives of his listeners is another matter, but on Save Me from Myself, he certainly tries. "These are not only words to a song," he sings in the closing track, "Washed by Blood," another number he sings as if in the voice of God, and for him that statement can apply to all the lyrics on the album.
Customer Reviews
One Of This Year's Great Albums. (That will probably be underrated)
1. L.O.V.E - decent song, with a intro that reminds me of 'Dead Bodies Everywhere' by Korn (he's the ex-guitar player if you've been living under a rock) witch is great because I am a HUGE Korn fan. I like this song, but it's not the best choice for an opener. 3.5/5 2. Flush - The song I think we all know, heavy and upbeat with a good message not the best lyrics on this one but it works. 3.5/5 3. Loyalty - Now this song is one of my favorites, it starts off with what sounds like a baby crying. The songs meaning goes from Korn 'selling out for more money' and teen age abotion. 5/5 4. Re-Bel - Awesome song, very dark and eerie feeling from adding a kids choir singing about abuse and be ignored in the verses. Nice and heavy music with a lot of melody also. 5/5 5. Home - This is a re-worked version of a early demo of his originally called 'A Cheap Name' (you can find it on youtube if you want) this version is definatly better though because of the band. Head pulls off some good vocals also; almost sounding like Jonathan Davis in the bridge. Look for the bouns track at the end of this one. 3.5/5 6. Save Me From Myself - The Best song on this CD for me, very emotional. And it's pretty damn heavy during the bridge. If someone needed to listen to just one song to get Head's message and music style it'd be this one for sure. It tells the story of his life whlie he was on drugs. 10/5 7. Die Religion Die - This song is good also, it heavy and a little upbeat (like Flush) during the verses. It features some of Head's best screaming parts toward the end, the music even drops and you just hear differnt layers of him screaming at differnt pitches, his scream eventually ends up blending with a gust of wind witch sounds really cool. 4/5 8. Adonai - One of my other favorites, it has catchy shouting vocals in the verses almost like an Anthrax song and has a cool bridge. 4.5/5 9. Money - Good song, has the catchiest chours of the whole album. And the verses feature some of Head's best (normal) singing. 4.5/5 10. Shake - This is my second favorite behind the title track. It has a kind of darker feel to it and the chours is my favorite of the whole album. The singing/music in the verses almost reminds me of nine inch nails (a good thing to me). 5/5 11. Washed By Blood - This song is completly epic. 9 minutes, and an orchestra?! it's great. Korn-esque breakdown toward the end. This song has a kind of christian message but it's not pushy at all, it's just a little suggestive. A very nice way to end the album. 5/5 PROS: Great music from some of the best musicians Long song legths Differnt from any other form of new/popular rock music Almost progressive style Good production by Head Head sings/screams suprisingly good CONS: The only thing I can think of is Head using his throat as a crutch to sing (verses on Loyalty) but it's really easy almost not notice it some times. I think it sounds pretty good but I could see people getting slightly irritated by it. I'd recogmend buying the wohle thing but if you don't get these songs and then think about giving the others a try: Loyalty Re-Bel Save Me From Myself Adonai Money Shake Let Me Know If This Was Helpful At All!
Fans of Korn will be pleased with this effort...
Well, 2 and a half years after Korn's Lead Guitarist Brian "Head" Welch recieved Jesus Christ and quit Korn, his CD has finally been released. And what a release it is, for Brian has indeed ushed in a genre of rock to the Christian market. There is now finally a Christian alternative to Korn's music. At first listen, one who did not know otherwise would assume this was a new Korn album. It is evident to see here, who was the creative genious in Korn. Brian does a good job taking on the vocal responsibilites here, and I personally think he sounds very similar (AT TIMES) to Jonathan Davis, which isnt a bad thing at all. He also has picked out a fine group of guys to help him out on the Bass and Drum positions. The CD itself is really amazing, some of the high points would be L.O.V.E., Flush, Loyalty, Save Me from Myself, Die Religion Die, and Washed By Blood. I'm happy to see that Brian didnt stray away from the sound of Korn's music, and its awesome for me as a Christian to be able to listen to this and know that its music for a good reason. Brian is a true inspiration that miracles happen, and that Jesus Christ saves. Amen to that.
Korn quality, but with a positive message.
Back in 2005, Brian "Head" Welch was known worldwide as part of the ever-popular nü-metal act, Korn. He was living the dream of a rock star, and all the success that dream brought about. When Brian Welch quit that dream in 2005, he stymied many legions of fans across the world when he announced that he was "leaving the band to rededicate his life to Christianity." That departure caused Korn to bring in many professional song writers to re-model their sound, and limp onward in fame. While Korn was experimenting with remaining current, Brian was biding his time. In 2006, many samples appeared on Brian's website, revealing demos and even some complete songs. It seemed at that time Brian wanted to take an Industrial Rock sound to his music. "My music is going to have a Christian, spiritual edge to it, for sure," Welch commented. The album had been titled "It's Time to See Religion Die," featuring songs such as A Cheap Name; a controversial song to rapper 50 Cent. After failing to meet a release in July 2007, Brian and his work went "under-the-radar," so to speak. His website was taken down, and no news updates were found. One sunny day of June 5th, 2008, it was announced that Brian was releasing his album, this time it was titled "Save Me from Myself," and it was due to release on September 9th, 2008. The lyrical themes the album uses seem to be subtle to some. In cuts such as Re-Bel Brian sings about children being abused by their parents, but finding a way out through God, while other tunes, such as Die Religion Die seem, at first, seem to dispel religious rantings. At a deeper look, the song is about getting rid of organized religion, something that has been set in place by man. Other songs feature prophetic messages about the world going into chaos, the song Shake says "Earthquakes will shake to wake you up again." He also wrote about his own mistakes; his addiction to drugs, his follies with his wife, his dependence on money, and the desire he had to kill himself. The lyrics seem to counsel those in need of counseling, but also warning people to stay away, and not go down the path he took. That said, Brian manages to remain neutral. The messages are not "preachy," despite his connection with God. It's important to know that Brian was never a lyricist or a singer. That being said, he sings rather well on this album. He seems to need an assistant songwriter, though, because his lyrics flop. By far the weakest lyrics of any rock album this year, regardless of the strong meaning the lyrics bear. Brian needs to re-examine the poetic value of his lyrics, as they have none. As I said earlier, though, Brian sings surprisingly well, this being his first lead singing stint. Cuts such as Adonai are reminiscent to 80's thrash metal act, Anthrax. "I will attack! I came to fight!" screams Welch during the chorus. 80's references aside, this album features a few vocal styles similar to that of Brian's former act's lead singer, Jonathan Davis. On the track Home (Which was originally A Cheap Name), Welch screams "God told me!" which is all-to reminiscent to the chorus of Korn's hit single, Got the Life. On many other tracks, it just seems as though Brian is talking, or even whispering, a weak effort, but not unappreciated; it fits well in places, while sticking out in others. This album proves the Brian can still shred with the best of them. Playing a 6-string Ibanez has never sounded better, even with Brian playing it. The guitar riffs are intricate, and never disappoint throughout the entire album. Brian says he still dislikes doing solos, but describes the album as "a huge guitar solo," saying "every song is like a solo itself." On this album, Brian brought in many guest artists, such as Josh Freese, Tony Levin, Trevor Dunn, among others. Those are all very renowned musicians, and they do an impressive job on this album, musically. Josh's professional drum beats paint the foundation of the album, conducting the other parts of the music to create rhythmic, creative, dark, yet totally encouraging and familiar, yet still fresh, album. It's very familiar if you are a fan of Korn, but it's also very fresh, Brian does what Korn failed to do after his departure: he successfully buried keyboards, synths, and other electronics under the core of the music, blending it perfectly, never letting it peek its head out noticeably, yet is still present and accepted, an equal, but not a prominent part. This seems intentional, a good element that bodes well for the future. That being said, the most noticeable parts of the album are the drums, guitar, and bass, in that order. The parts blend perfectly, progressing through the album as one unit. About halfway through the album, Head goes from being raw and real, to melodic and subtle. The vocals become much less structured, and he seems to be free-styling, but rather well. The last track on the album, Washed by Blood, is about being a born again Christian, and being "washed by blood," having all your sins disappear. The track goes on for nine enjoyable minutes, and doesn't get boring -- But doesn't features any solos. The track is probably the most advanced track on the album, being very melodic and actually making sense, poetically. Another track, Save Me from Myself, is about Head's addiction to drugs. It features very slow-paced instruments, but its very intense. The bridge quickly becomes very fast-paced, until it completely gives way to Head screaming "Father, thank you!" Overall, a very good album that will bring back nostalgia for fans of classic Korn, while featuring a very positive message to boot. Its very progressive, and my only gripe are the weakness of the lyrics. That being said, the album is still very meaningful, and certainly melodic and powerful. Head has not lost his ability to rock over three years.
Top Albums and Songs By Brian "Head" Welch
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Paralyzed | Paralyzed - Single | 3:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Flush | Save Me from Myself | 4:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Save Me from Myself | Save Me from Myself | 5:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Flush | Flush - Single | 4:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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L.O.V.E. | Save Me from Myself | 6:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Washed By Blood | Save Me from Myself | 9:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Die Religion Die | Save Me from Myself | 5:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Adonai | Save Me from Myself | 5:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Money | Save Me from Myself | 4:42 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Re-Bel | Save Me from Myself | 5:40 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Rock, Music, Metal, Christian & Gospel, Christian Metal, Hard Rock
- Released: Sep 09, 2008
- ℗ 2008 Driven Music Group, Inc.
