Review by SilentScream213 for Black Label Society - 1919 Eternal (2002)

A slightly heavier direction than the last albums, this one features crushing, rhythmic guitars and vocals on the gruffer side of things. Lyrics are also slightly more serious, with a few numbers about war and sombre introspection. The southern Rock tracks here are actually the best, as they force the band to craft some decent melodies and vocal lines when they can’t rely on Stoner-tinged riff and Groove chugging.

Aside from those points, it’s another Black Label Society album. Very, very Southern Metal. Passable riffs, boring drumming, mostly shallow lyrics, and a good backdrop to the type of company I would never enjoy.

Credit to “Battering Ram,” for being their heaviest and most aggressive track so far (and featuring the best riffs and drumming on the album) and to “Bridge to Cross,” for displaying the emotion and contemplation that is so scarce in this genre. Those two highlights definitely make the album worth it among the genre.

Most of the rest is unmemorable filler, a la Black Label Society’s usual fare. Decent album, fun, but lacking depth or staying power, and too long for what it offers.