After less than six months comes with "House of Gold & Bones Part II" finally the second part of Stone Sour`s double work (total of 23 songs) out, which sounds a bit harder and more balanced than its predecessor, but still the same amount of surprises or alternation provides as Part I. Both discs (Part I & II) were simultaneously recorded what you notice immediately when even hear: Because both parties sound like from a casting. With "Red City" starts the album: A song of hardness and orderly pace increases in middle of his term, to then end in a Metal-fireworks. An absolute parallel to the opener of the previous album. Other highlights of the album - to "some" glycolate - are the rocker "Black John", the anthem "Stalemate" - a song that is fast and exciting, the 50:50 ballad "sadist", or the first single "Do ma A Favour ", with its groove and also hymns potential. Boredom, or even monotony are nowhere. Stone Sour show on their fifth studio album again what they can.
Conclusion: At the latest with this album to snatch Stone Sour its reputation as a Slipknot offshoot. Another exciting work from home Stone Sour`s, with again lots of variety and plenty of ideas wealth. The cover artwork is also back more than succeeded. Stone Sour Fans can strike without hesitation here.