Best Albums Of The Decade(2000-2009): #6

6.Children Of Bodom-Follow The Reaper(2000)

With their 3rd record, Follow The Reaper, Children Of Bodom grew up and finally created the masterpiece they were capable. Not to say "Something Wild" or "Hatebreeder" are bad, it's just that Follow The Reaper puts it to shame. Follow The Reaper is just mind-blowingly well done. Alexi Laiho's guitarwork is just sensentional, the solos on this record are perfect and memorable. The dueling keyboard/guitar sections also kick ass, they add a layer of depth to Bodom's sound and Follow The Reaper makes the best use of that. Follow The Reaper is infectious, hooky and amazing. No albums has ever made better use of keyboards ever. Children Of Bodom's best work and a true classic.

Standout Tracks 1.Kissing The Shadows 2.Mask Of Sanity 3.Hate Me!

Best Albums Of The Decade(2000-2009): #22-21

22.Atmosphere-Seven's Travels(2003)

Atmosphere lays down the best record they have ever made with Seven's Travels. As usual, Slug delivers his amazing lyrics and Ant brings his diverse sense of beats into the picture. Seven's Travels is a classic hip hop record from an underappreciated rap group, who thrives in a genre that is on life support.

Standout Tracks 1.Trying To Find A Balance 2.Cats Van Bags 3. Bird Sings Why The Caged I Know

21.Children Of Bodom-Hate Crew Deathroll(2003)

Children Of Bodom became one of my favorite bands through hearing. This was actually the first record I had heard from them. Children Of Bodom brings a lot to the table musically. Alexi Laiho is such a force in the guitarwork. He blends melody and speed flawlessly. The keyboards are also infectious and add an awesome edge to their music. Hatecrew Deathroll is the clearest produced Bodom record as well, on their prior releases things got a bit muddy sometimes, but here they are crystal clear. Hatecred Deathroll is one of Bodom's strongest releases.

Standout Tracks 1.Needled 24/7 2.Sixpounder 3.Triple Corpse Hammerblow