i totally agree that the self titled album is a classic that re-shaped the metal landscape, but to say they never released anything good after that is a bit of a stretch. as has been said, all their later albums have has some really great tracks. but i will agree none of their work since the s/t has succeeded in capturing the magic of that album.

even though i’m not really in to slipknot at all anymore, i gotta admit these videos bring me back to the good ol’ days. and i gotta say, they still put on a hell of a show. i’ve seen them seven times, and i’ll still see them every time they come to my town. few bands put as much energy into their performances and give as much love an appreciation to their audience. i’ve never felt a band appreciated my money and time as much as slipknot. the last time i saw them, joey played the whole hour and a half set with a broken ankle. he left the stage at the end of the set in absolute agony, but still jumped on a guitar tech’s back and came back out to throw out some sticks and thank the crowd. he already put on a hell of a shot in horrible pain. he didn’t owe us anything, but he still wanted to show his appreciation. i’ll never forget that.