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. FredR
    Oct 30, 2005
    10
    Finally, a metal CD for adults. Draiman has a rhythmic delivery and his lyrics actually say something. The production is ferocious, the guitars and drums are tight, and the arrangements are powerful. If you don't like this disc you don't like metal. Rivals classic albums from my metalhead days in the 80s and quite frankly makes The Sickness sound limp and dated. From start to Finally, a metal CD for adults. Draiman has a rhythmic delivery and his lyrics actually say something. The production is ferocious, the guitars and drums are tight, and the arrangements are powerful. If you don't like this disc you don't like metal. Rivals classic albums from my metalhead days in the 80s and quite frankly makes The Sickness sound limp and dated. From start to finish Ten Thousand Fists delivers the goods. They take aim at posers on Sons Of Plunder and it would be hard to think of the current crop of rap rockers and MTV punkers following that on stage. Give your car stereo a treat and turn this one way, WAY up.… Expand
  2. andrewr
    Jan 7, 2006
    10
    one of the best albums out there. yall haters must not even like music at all. disturbed was from chicago, il
  3. kevinl
    Apr 10, 2006
    10
    i freakin love this album it is the best shit ever better than the sickness. IF YOU LIKE DISTURBED THAN GET THIS. the critics dont know shit screw them
  4. anneh
    Dec 4, 2005
    10
    This is one of the greatest albums in metal history,and if you don't like this album you are #1 rap fan.
  5. JimmieHeat
    Oct 4, 2006
    10
    I'm With Rock Er on this, Disturbed has definitly shown their worth, and the critics only judge critically because they don't relate.
  6. gdawg
    Mar 6, 2006
    10
    Fuck the critics. What the Fuck is New Musical Express? It sounds like the fast food starbucks version of music. This is Fucking art.
  7. GeraldoZ
    Jan 2, 2009
    10
    Disturbed's best album.
  8. 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.
  9. CodyL
    Nov 30, 2005
    10
    I've been listening to Disturbed since The Sickness came out. By far, I believe they are the best band out there. The Sickness remains my favorite album of any, but 10,000 Fists is very easily number two. To all of you who felt the need, and still feel the need to degrade Disturbed; if you are not too busy to get away from you're narrow minds, just take a look at the lyrics of I've been listening to Disturbed since The Sickness came out. By far, I believe they are the best band out there. The Sickness remains my favorite album of any, but 10,000 Fists is very easily number two. To all of you who felt the need, and still feel the need to degrade Disturbed; if you are not too busy to get away from you're narrow minds, just take a look at the lyrics of Disturbed's albums, mainly 10,000 Fists. If you have any depth in you, you will find that the words that are spoken, and sometimes shouted, are VERY deep and meaningful. For those of you who voted 10 as I did, stand strong and keep your fists in the air.… Expand
  10. Moe
    Nov 4, 2005
    10
    effing AMAZING!!! My absolute favorite album!!!!!!!!!
  11. JimR
    Nov 4, 2005
    10
    really effin' good!!
  12. JustinS
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    a perfect 10 just like their other albums, they are one of the most creative bands out there if not the most.
  13. ChrisF.
    Dec 16, 2005
    10
    This may not be their absolute best album, but it's still awesome. There is not one song on this CD that I did not love.
  14. ShirleneH
    Dec 25, 2005
    10
    I think they did a great job on this cd. And to any one that donsnt think so your stupid. To T1 dont be Mad cause they make more money than you. And david draiman Is hot. Dont be a hater.!!!!!!
  15. RyanK
    Dec 28, 2005
    10
    This albums is in my opinion their strongest. They've learned from their ventures into more melodic music and brought back the harder edged stuff. Their sound has certainly progressed but not by much. Which is a shame. However, I think that they'll be ready now to advance. If not, and they just start to repeat themselves on the next album I'm going to be very dissapointed. This albums is in my opinion their strongest. They've learned from their ventures into more melodic music and brought back the harder edged stuff. Their sound has certainly progressed but not by much. Which is a shame. However, I think that they'll be ready now to advance. If not, and they just start to repeat themselves on the next album I'm going to be very dissapointed. also... this has the best cover verson of the year on it… Expand
  16. Abica
    Oct 29, 2005
    10
    This is easily their best CD. Then again, Disturbed is AMAZING. Eff Ell, you're an idiot.
  17. ClintH
    Oct 31, 2005
    10
    Deals wonderfully with present day issues. Awesome CD!
  18. BrandonG
    Oct 31, 2005
    10
    this albums rocks
  19. mesentery
    Jan 10, 2006
    10
    totally satisfied with this album. any disturbed fan should immediately go out and buy this if they haven't already. as with their other albums this band really knows how to get their fans movin.... ;) and once again they've taken an old song and covered it better than the original!
  20. MikeG
    Nov 20, 2006
    10
    I am 52 years old and last night was the best show I have ever seen, it just kick ass...
  21. katee.
    Oct 19, 2006
    10
    i love this album better than the other ones. they really kicked ass on this one. and T1, you have no idea what you are talking about. just because u cant pull ur head out of ur ass and realize that there is other music out there, doesnt mean that this isnt an awesome album. it is clearly u who is out of the safety net. next time read the lyrics b4 you trash it.
  22. ryanm
    Jan 3, 2006
    10
    I have all of disturbed's albums and i love all of them i think this album is really good to it is probally second t only the sickness album the only problem is there are so many songs on it i cant tell wicth is my favorite and WHO EVRE GIVES THIS A RATING BELOW A 9 IS FREAKIN RETARTED AND IS NOT A MUSIC FAN.
  23. MollyR
    Jan 7, 2007
    10
    When this CD came out, it was in my CD player for six months straight. I even went to the concert on Thanksgiving night of all nights!! I have yet to find another CD that will live in my CD player that long.
  24. LukeS.
    Apr 18, 2008
    10
    Yahoo Ten thousand fists in the air Better believe it buster.
  25. ColinC.
    Jun 10, 2008
    10
    The only was to describe it... masterpiece.
  26. IanB
    Nov 23, 2005
    10
    This is their best album.. it mixes the other 2 albums together into something the critics just can't admit is awesome.
  27. SeanM
    Nov 28, 2005
    10
    Some of you high minded twits need to climb down off your high horses and actually enjoy a song. 10,000 fists is an awesome CD.
  28. GaryN
    Nov 5, 2005
    10
    The first metal album in a while to make me sit up and listen. Comprises the punch of Sickness and the vocal range of Believe. I've listened to it Fists a few times now and it gets better every time. The Genesis cover is far better than the origional.
  29. RayA
    Dec 29, 2005
    10
    I loved the previous 2 Disturbed albums to bits, but 10'000 Fists has kicked it up a notch. As David Draiman states on the album sleeve "the time has come". And for me, and my metal listening career.. it has come with 10'000 Fists.. Absolutely masterful. The finest metal album I have bought for god knows how long.. long live Disturbed..
  30. JesseM
    Oct 24, 2005
    10
    Their best CD yet.
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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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