different, but still good.

This saliva independant release sounds alot more rock than their later releases. I like this cd because its not as produced out of its ass like on the other albums, its straight up Saliva. Hip hop is definatly not part of this cd. So if you are wondering what saliva sounded like before they hit it big, check this out, its worth the price. My favorite song would have to be "Beg" and "Sand Castle".

excellent debut

saliva is now the new next big band and this is one hell of a start. josey scott has one beautiful voice. the music is quite mixed. mostly on the heavy side but there is a mix of styles from punk to metal and some rap/hip hop influenced metal but always melodic and always good. i think saliva truly stand on their own as far as style. nobody sounds like them and they sound like no one. there are obvious influences but i think they mix it up well.

Get this CD now!

Saliva has been signed by Island Def Jam, and their new album, "Every Six Seconds", is scheduled to come out March 20, 2001! This is a really talented band, and they're going to be huge, so get this CD now!

No Lead No Rock but...

No lead, oh that hurts; but these guys know how to make a song work. So, they get two stars for that. They get another star for originality---but I like the clean version. These tunes have a flow and they know when to pause and the drummer knows when things need to pick up and the vocals are harrowing. A solid effort but no lead, just metal-pedals and feedback-reverb. This is great, superb board music and song #4 Spitshine, will work at any fraternity party; and with strobe lights.No lead no rock but it moves and you can bang against something or someone. Buy this.

Stick with the more recent stuff

I really love Saliva's newer stuff and I haven't regretted buying "Six Seconds" or "Back into your System" once. Even their one song on the "Daredevil" soundtrack is awesome. But if you're used to that level of production/songwriting, this first self-titled CD will be a dissapointment. It only stands to reason that this CD isn't as good as their later stuff. Everyone that works hard gets better with time.