Average User Rating: 80% (62 Reviews)
4 / 5	Its just not Pendulum Mr. T. S. Baldock (Brighton, UK) - 6 May 2008 This album, for all intents and purposes Is not Pendulum as we know them. Gaining 2 members, and doing a bit of handbrake turn in the way of genre (talking in terms of what we normally see as a genre change nowadays). Pendulum have become what I like to define as Rock'n'Bass. Emo'n'Bass if I'm feeling cruel. This turn really disappointed me, as pendulum kicked some serious ass doing drum and bass, and the change of direction has killed the potential of what the new pedulum album could have been. But alike to a phoenix from the ashes, Pendulum have rose again, dusting them selfs off and flexing there shiny new muscles at us. The album is by no means a bad one, Infact, If it wasn't pendulum, I'd be ranting and raving about it! Its catchy alt rocky music synthesized perfectly with drum and bass, without making a hash of it. But this is where the problem lies, it is Pendulum, but it doesn't feel like pendulum!? Propane Nightmare blew me away, even through my bitterness at the stylistic change, I cant fault it. The lyrics are catchy, the tune is awesome, and it has a baseline that could hold its own against anything from hold your color, and as for saleability, its gold. This brings me to the final point, what pendulum have done here is look at the state of affairs, there is just no way to make it that big making DnB, but stick a bit of rock/metal/emo in there, you have saleability. I will however hasten to add, that they have not sold themselfs out here, they have stuck to their roots, the music still is heavily computer produced, but adapted for live performances. In conclusion, but In Silico, but if you are a pendulum fan of old, stick it in the CD player with an open mind, or you will end up hating it. Pretend that its not pendulum, and a mate has given you a cd from a new band on the block. Do what you can to make you not hate it, because if you do, you will love it.... Read Full Review »
5 / 5	Catchy Beats and A Good Mix J Carter "Jimmy C" (UK) - 12 May 2008 Everyone needs to realise that a lot of the people who give this low ratings are those people who are stuck in a genre and cannot listen to an album without immediately classing it as a certain genre. This album is brilliant, and has a great mixture of rock riffs and drum and bass beats. Definately check it out.
5 / 5	Top notch cross-over album Mr. L. Cripps - 12 May 2008 Let me start this review by stating I am a metalhead, my cd collection consists mostly of hardcore metal bands and I am not into dance music but this album has blown me away. Pendulums new direction my upset a few old skool fans as this album has a lot more rocker feel and it has this cross-over sound showcasing many influences that I think sets them appart from most bands. The heavy beats Pendulum are famous for are still there, but they also dabble in snarling guitars, electronica and emo influences. Think prodigy without the punk edge and you will not be far off. This album is a brave step but in my view it has paid off in a big way. Pendulum are the cross-over kings!... Read Full Review »
4 / 5	Prepare for a shock! M. R. J. Crane (York, UK) - 8 May 2008 Having been a fan of Pendulum since I heard the title track from Hold Your Colour, before the album was released, I was unsure what to expect from In Silico. I was becoming more and more disappointed with the tracks that were being released post Hold Your Colour as they just seemed to be going through the motions, rehashing Slam and the Voodoo People remix. I have to say on first listen I thought In Silico was rubbish, but once you get past the fact that the old Pendulum are not coming back and listen to the album with an open mind, it just gets better and better. I can definitely see why they parted company with Breakbeat Kaos. They must be turning in their graves listening to this new album. To be fair, as good as Hold Your Colour was, I can see In Silico making a lot more money as it appeals to a far wider audience. I would recommend this album to anyone who's a fan of catchy electronica but steer clear if your expecting a Drum'n'Bass gem. R.I.P. Pendulum 2008... Read Full Review »
5 / 5	Will everyone stop reminding me it's not D&B... Ollie T (Nottingham, UK) - 8 May 2008 After downloading the album just this morning from a torrent (shhh!) and listening to it through as I type this review, I was going to say something similar to what all the other longer reviews say, so instead read them. I would just like to add that as a long-term fan of Pendulum (way before Hold Your Colour came out) I still love every bit of this new album. It's completely up-to-date and progressive. I know it's not Drum & Bass, it doesn't need to be. It's Pendulum! One of the most unique and original music artists on the planet. If you like Hold Your Colour you will like this just as much, just give it a bit of time to grow on you if you're not sure, but trust me, this is musical bliss!... Read Full Review »