Review
Disturbed's "The Sickness" hit the scene like a freight train in 2000, packing a punch that made nu metal fans lose their damn minds. This beast of an album cranked out bangers like "Stupify" and "Down with the Sickness" that still get mosh pits churning today. Dan Donegan, the six-string slinger, ditched the wanky solos and went all-in on riffs that could crack concrete. And let's talk about that production - Johnny K cooked up a sound so raw and in-your-face, it practically jumps out of the speakers and slaps you.
Now, not everyone's on board with Disturbed's lyrical prowess - some folks reckon it's about as deep as a kiddie pool. But who gives a rat's ass when you've got David Draiman's vocals thundering over those bone-crushing rhythms? This bad boy climbed to #29 on the Billboard 200 and went quintuple platinum, for crying out loud. Love it or hate it, "The Sickness" kicked down doors and stomped its way into metal history. It's the album that launched Disturbed into the big leagues and cemented their spot in the nu metal pantheon. So crank it up and let the sickness take hold, y'all. - Peyton
