Ten Thousand Fists
by Disturbed
  • Record Label: Reprise
  • Release Date: Sep 20, 2005
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 144 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 126 out of 144
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 144
  3. Negative: 8 out of 144

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  1. Jiano74
    Mar 10, 2018
    9
    The critics gave it a 59 rating overall average. The fans 86 universal acclaim. This sums up the album the fans loved it and I would agree as a Disturbed fans I loved it. I played Land of Confusion for my mum a Genesis fan and even she preferred Disturbed's version a brilliant album and Disturbed's best for certain.
  2. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    5
    it was okay........................................................................................................................................................................
  3. Shady313
    Mar 22, 2015
    10
    10/10 ................................................................................................................................................
  4. AgrosBloodmane
    Feb 27, 2015
    6
    I am a big fan of Disturbed. They are my second favorite band. That being said, not all of their songs are good. Not all of the songs on this album are good. But they at least have the rebellious spirit that I absolutely love in a metal song, or the inspiring battle music that I can't get enough of. However, some of their songs make the same mistakes that most pop songs make by justI am a big fan of Disturbed. They are my second favorite band. That being said, not all of their songs are good. Not all of the songs on this album are good. But they at least have the rebellious spirit that I absolutely love in a metal song, or the inspiring battle music that I can't get enough of. However, some of their songs make the same mistakes that most pop songs make by just repeating the same line over and over again. They sound great, their songs can be really inspiring, but they often sound like pop trying to be metal.… Expand
  5. Vonathan
    Jul 13, 2014
    10
    Disturbed's only album to rival their debut The Sickness. Full of songs that will get you pumped up. Also the cover of Genesis's Land of Confusion is great and like the original, has a cool music video, although in a bit different style.
  6. Andremax
    Dec 12, 2013
    9
    Disturbed's Best album (in my humble opinion)
    isn't perfect, repetitive, but is very, very good
    It Doesn't deserve a 59 out of 100
    they did a good job
  7. MichiganGamer
    Aug 22, 2013
    10
    This album, and this band, got me into metal. There's little more that can be said but HOLY This album is solid as hell, musically diverse yet still cohesive. My favorite album by my all time favorite band. 'Nuff said.
  8. DME
    May 23, 2012
    8
    A bit too repetitive, but still an overall good album.
  9. some_guy
    Dec 25, 2011
    9
    This is a very well-written album that rallies Disturbed's fans. The music is fantastic and the lyrics still have that signature sinister, demonic quality to them.
  10. citizenjoe100
    Dec 20, 2011
    10
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  11. Charlie7777
    Jul 28, 2011
    10
    wow........... a 56???? you guy really need to borrow a taste in music from someone because this album kicked ass!
  12. RyanLopez
    Oct 25, 2010
    8
    This is one of my favorite albums, I like it better than Indestructible and Believe but its still not as good as the sickness and asylum. Out of 100 I'd give it a 69 because a lot of bands have the same sound.
  13. DeVr33z
    Oct 22, 2010
    6
    Stupid but cool. I liked a lot of the songs on here but it's not one of those albums you want to listen to over and over again as a whole. The Sickness was a lot better in my opinion, so if you want to hear the talent of Disturbed go listen to that. But honestly the metal genre has much better things to offer than this.
  14. MetalMan95
    Oct 2, 2010
    10
    Song by Song review
    Ten Thousand Fists: One of the most effective and strong opening songs ive ever heard
    Just Stop: This song doesnt dumb down what the opening brought us, it strengthens the album with a strong chorus Guarded: This song is a weapon. no doubt about it Deify: Maybe one of the weaker songs but it has a strong political message Stricken: On and off favorite song by disturbed,    Song by Song review
    Ten Thousand Fists: One of the most effective and strong opening songs ive ever heard
    Just Stop: This song doesnt dumb down what the opening brought us, it strengthens the album with a strong chorus
    Guarded: This song is a weapon. no doubt about it
    Deify: Maybe one of the weaker songs but it has a strong political message
    Stricken: On and off favorite song by disturbed, and i mean that,
    I'm Alive: this is when the songs start to follow the all-around theme of the album and it starts to build on its epicness.
    Sons of Plunder: Nothing to say but awesome
    Overburdened: One of the most touching songs ever. The opening bass line is full of epicness
    Decadence: Full of the epic elements handed to you by the album in its entirety
    Forgiven: One of the most criminally underrated songs on this album, Not a typical Disturbed song and its not bad at all, its amazing
    Land of Confusion: One of the best covers i've ever heard. Genesis better be proud
    Sacred Lie: Catchy as hell, turn it up and kill the whole world, in your mind of course
    Pain Redefined: Strong is too weak to describe it.
    Avarice: Doesn't fulfill the job of a closer, But it does fulfill the job as a song that makes you want more    … Expand
  15. JayZilla2830
    Sep 8, 2010
    10
    This is an awesome album by the band of Disturbed. The only track I didn't want to play 100 times over with the sound blazing was "Overburdened", a song about Hell. But otherwise, there really isn't any repetitiveness in this album. It deserves this 10.
  16. machine146
    Aug 31, 2010
    9
    Great Album. I had it in my CD player for two months straight. Near the second half of the album some of the songs sound a little the same but alot of the songs still remain my favorites.
  17. BrandonJ
    Jan 21, 2010
    10
    Okay, everyone who is posting crap, stop. i bet all you do with your life is go around from metal album to rock album and just write a bad review.
  18. TimH.
    Dec 10, 2009
    9
    Ahhh, that hits the spot! Much like a hot cup of Kona Coffee, this album gets right on top of ya, gets the job done. Not full of flavor, but just the thing when there are zombies to kill. Ok, so I haven't actually found any zombies hell-bent on gnawing out my carotid artery to kill, but when I do... this will be the soundtrack. Don't get me wrong, I know good metal and this Ahhh, that hits the spot! Much like a hot cup of Kona Coffee, this album gets right on top of ya, gets the job done. Not full of flavor, but just the thing when there are zombies to kill. Ok, so I haven't actually found any zombies hell-bent on gnawing out my carotid artery to kill, but when I do... this will be the soundtrack. Don't get me wrong, I know good metal and this ain't it, but... I like it all the same. Much like Zombie's "La Sexorcisto," it's won me over, despite the metal-purist in me. I don't care what you call it either... it gets right on top of my owie. If you want something more authentic and original listen to Big Black, Helmet, or Finch.... and shut your pie-hole.… Expand
  19. MG
    Sep 10, 2009
    9
    Best Disturbed album ever! All who don't like this, just have an other taste.
  20. HelpU
    Jul 19, 2009
    0
    Who can make a weird laughing noise, crappy lyrics, and god awful melodies likable?... Noone.
  21. TylerDurden
    Jun 7, 2009
    8
    Generally a strong album, with a few weaker tracks. Tracks such as "Stricken", and the cover of "Land of Confusion" make this album stand out, but unfortunately, Disturbed could have made this album stronger with the inclusion of some B-Sides such as "Sickened" or "Monster".
  22. RaulV.
    Jan 11, 2009
    0
    Nothing innovative here, it all sounds the same. The sad thing is that this is what people think metal has to offer. That is truly a crime.
  23. GeraldoZ
    Jan 2, 2009
    10
    Disturbed's best album.
  24. AnonymousConnor
    Oct 9, 2008
    8
    Is it a perfect album? No. Does it deserve a 59 out of 100? No. Yes, it is repetetive, but I still see bands like the Jonas Brothers commit this same 'unforgivable sin,' and get off scot-free. Overall, it's a good album. Not perfect, but still good.
  25. NokiS.
    Aug 10, 2008
    9
    I gotta say metacritic makes good albums look BAD. Its the stupid curving thing, I dont care if all the albums are clumped together IT DOESNT MAKE ANY SENSE. What if most of the albums that year were really bad, and then the best of the worst got 100? people would think it was really good and it would turn out to be really bad! Or if they were all really good and the worst of the best got I gotta say metacritic makes good albums look BAD. Its the stupid curving thing, I dont care if all the albums are clumped together IT DOESNT MAKE ANY SENSE. What if most of the albums that year were really bad, and then the best of the worst got 100? people would think it was really good and it would turn out to be really bad! Or if they were all really good and the worst of the best got a 10 but it was awesome! use some common sense! And the only reason I'm giving this a 9 instead of a 10 is because of land of confusion. Which sucks.… Expand
  26. PattiT.
    Jul 31, 2008
    6
    I really like the raw quality of Down With the Sickness. Believe and Ten Thousand Fists have a polished, preachy, glam quality that I'm sorry to say disappoints me. I really like the band. They are tight and talented. It just seems like after their first album they sold out to the corporate machine. Now they seem to play the same general song over and over. No more Dropping Plates. I really like the raw quality of Down With the Sickness. Believe and Ten Thousand Fists have a polished, preachy, glam quality that I'm sorry to say disappoints me. I really like the band. They are tight and talented. It just seems like after their first album they sold out to the corporate machine. Now they seem to play the same general song over and over. No more Dropping Plates. No more Stupify. Just glam-slick, Believe-style heavy metal with David's vocals glistening with slick sound effect. I guess some people might like that. I liked the raw better. Metallica always had the ability to keep the rawness. I guess their music evolved with them, and not every one of their songs is totally amazing. You could really tell that music was their living. I wish Disturbed had been able to keep the powerof their first album. I haven't heard their newest album, Indestructable. I will be looking forward to it, and hoping for the best!… Expand
  27. joelW.
    Jun 11, 2008
    10
    Awesome stuff! indestructable is better though but this is really good.
  28. ColinC.
    Jun 10, 2008
    10
    The only was to describe it... masterpiece.
  29. LukeS.
    Apr 18, 2008
    10
    Yahoo Ten thousand fists in the air Better believe it buster.
  30. mdk
    Mar 28, 2008
    9
    I wouldn't say I'm a metal fan, much less a Disturbed fan. I didn't care for "The Sickness." But after hearing their new song Into the Fire on the radio, something convinced me to take another listen. I ended up going straight out to buy this album and I have no regrets. Straight up, this album rocks. Best played at high volume, it relentlessly pummels you until you pretty I wouldn't say I'm a metal fan, much less a Disturbed fan. I didn't care for "The Sickness." But after hearing their new song Into the Fire on the radio, something convinced me to take another listen. I ended up going straight out to buy this album and I have no regrets. Straight up, this album rocks. Best played at high volume, it relentlessly pummels you until you pretty much have to go out and break something. Awesome.… Expand
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#45 Most Discussed Album of 2005
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#83 Most Shared Album of 2005

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    80
    Ten Thousand Fists does start to sound the same after a while. But those bloody zombies aren't going to stop pouring though the doorway, so it's a good thing it has at least 12 burly alt-metal rockers.
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  2. Amazon.com
    70
    The album isn't without its problems––come the halfway mark ("Sons of Plunder") vocalist David Draiman and his mates lapse into the expected, with a series of songs that are good but rarely as remarkable as those found in Act I.
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  3. Billboard
    40
    It is hard to hear much difference between each cut. [24 Sep 2005]
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