(Rated this album with 10 out of 10) Reviewed by
aiylyn
from Washington, Mi United States
Children of Bodom stand out in a crowd. Alexi "Wildchild" Laiho has led his band into greatness, particularly with his dazzling neo-classical guitar skills. He's definitely this reviewer's favorite electric guitarist. That said, Follow the Reaper is less "classical" than Hatebreeder, and Laiho's voice sounds slightly more processed. Although the overall style on this album is slightly different than Hatebreeder (I would describe Hatebreeder as "brutal" while Follow the Reaper is "elegant"), it is EVERY BIT AS GOOD. If you have enjoy other CoB material, do not hesitate to pick this up. If you are new to the band, I would recommend leading off with Hatebreeder.
