PRONG Prong REVIEW & Albums RANKED

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Scorpio Rising did grow on me with time… I particularly like Detached and EVEN All Knowing Force… but I like quirky nü metal like Mudvayne, Coal Chamber, SOAD etc.

Avoid promises from Scorpio Rising is a good song, vibes of the Rude awakening title track. The album is an acquired taste but was important as it saw the return of Prong after a six-year hiatus.

Not surprised by the ranking for Beg to Differ (terrific album) but awesome to see the love for Prove You Wrong.

I feel bad now that the only time I gave this band a chance I bought their latest album at the time…Scorpio Rising.

Might be time to give them a second.

I expected you not to like Prove You Wrong for some reason. It took me a while to get into, compared to Beg to Differ or Cleansing, and some of the deep cuts still have not clicked with me. I like my Prong groovy, but it leans toward dark alt-metal. "Unconditional", "Hell if I Could," and "Brainwave" do the job, though. The cover of "Get A Grip (On Yourself)" was also my introduction to the Stranglers, so props for that.

Thank fuck I'm not the only one who was bewildered at Scorpio Rising. Power of the Damager is a cracking record though.

Rude Awakening was DOA in 1996. Felt too 'commercial' for hardcore Prong fans, gained no new ones and quickly disappeared from the press. Younger generations of metal fans appreciate it more as they don't have the same preconceived notions about how Prong should sound.

Definitely top 3 Prong for me. Excellent sound and stellar guitar tones.

Scorpio Rising is one of the most universally panned albums I've ever come across.

Beg to Differ for me is a keystone album for metal in general. "Your Fear" off the album is probably one of the most somber , atmospheric metal/thrash songs that I can recall.

Love the first four! I bought Beg to Differ before even hearing them based on the Pushead artwork alone, lol.

Was a huge Prong fan in the 90s but they dropped off hard after Rude Awakening. Ted Parsons had a unique feel on drums that made Prong stand out and they never recaptured that. Nice to see 'Force Fed' get some love.

I wondered when you'd review Prong's discography. My rankings would look like
1. Rude Awakening
2. Beg to Differ
3. Ruining Lives
4. Prong
5. State of Emergency
6. X-No Absolutes
7. Power of the Damager
8. Cleansing
9. Carved Into Stone
10. Zero Days
11. Prove You Wrong
12. Scorpio Rising

However, I change the rankings based on my mood. Cleansing is a great record, but it can get a bit tedious at 58 minutes.

6:36 sounds a lot like Master of Puppets.

Since Beg… I've always been a diehard fan.
Tommy is underrated as a rythem/lead guitarist. His song writting is not only dynamic but ground breaking. He blended groove and industrial before anyone.
Where Tommy truly shows what he can do is on his more vocal hook oriented songs like Do Nothing and Ice Runs Through My Veins. Some might say it's too friendly but his lyrics are both inspirational and relevant.
As for his guitar skills go, you can't fuck with his range of styles he covers. His leads are a shredheads dream. Watch him live and you'll see just how good he is.
Lastly, his guitar tone is top tier. Crunch with clarity like broken glass. Minus a few duds, Prong has a solid career that is always trying something slightly different but still feelling like Prong.

Scorpio Rising was kinda bad I agree but at least give them props for not delving into Dubstep.

Poor Scorpio rising, was it the production that ruined it? There was a lot of opportunity on several songs but it just sounds unfinished

Controller is also a re-recording of Doomsayer by Argyle Park, in which Tommy was collaborator and also provided vocals

Honestly a bit surprised Rude Awakening was perfection for you, haha. Not up there for me but I do enjoy it.

I really need to give their last several albums a closer listen.

Cleansing and Carve into Stone are my fav