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glomdi's review
1.0
"You cannot place blame on sin for one simple reason: If you blame one, you must blame all. If that is the case, we are all guilty."
"There is no book, there is no script. There is no Godly Guideline."
"You might ask yourself, 'Where the hell is he going with this?'"
Welcome to Seven Deadly Sins, a whole book devoted to Corey Taylor's random ramblings about what he thinks of religion. This book is full of hypocritical and completely ignorant statements, the first two quotes perfect examples of it. And not only is he hypocritical and ignorant, but there is no flow. He even admits at one point that he has no idea what's going to come out of his mouth next. Many times I found myself wondering where he was going with one of his stories. The first few times I figured he would make his point at the end, but most of the time it turned out just to be a pointless story. It's like he was trying to write a biography.
One of the biggest issues I had with this book is how aggressive he was. He didn't try very hard to get his point made(or if he did, he did a terrible job); it was more, "Agree with me or you're a motherf*****." He said that he wanted you to question what he was saying, not just blindly believe him, but at the same time if you didn't believe him, well, screw you!
He also shows how ignorant he is throughout the whole book, saying things like back in the day they rested on the Sabbath, Sunday(the Sabbath used to be Saturday, not Sunday), or with just my first two quotes up there. The "we're all guilty" one is ridiculous. Does he not get how the Bible works? Yes, we are all guilty, that's the point. You can't say it's not a sin just because everyone does it. And saying that there's no guidebook... wow. Ever heard of a thing called the Bible?
I could go on and on, but I fear I'm becoming just as disorganized as Corey Taylor himself is, so I'll end with just about the only good thing in this book: the ending. That random little part with him being all crazy and fictitious and not making any sense? That was awesome. Maybe if Corey Taylor wrote fiction I would read it.
"There is no book, there is no script. There is no Godly Guideline."
"You might ask yourself, 'Where the hell is he going with this?'"
Welcome to Seven Deadly Sins, a whole book devoted to Corey Taylor's random ramblings about what he thinks of religion. This book is full of hypocritical and completely ignorant statements, the first two quotes perfect examples of it. And not only is he hypocritical and ignorant, but there is no flow. He even admits at one point that he has no idea what's going to come out of his mouth next. Many times I found myself wondering where he was going with one of his stories. The first few times I figured he would make his point at the end, but most of the time it turned out just to be a pointless story. It's like he was trying to write a biography.
One of the biggest issues I had with this book is how aggressive he was. He didn't try very hard to get his point made(or if he did, he did a terrible job); it was more, "Agree with me or you're a motherf*****." He said that he wanted you to question what he was saying, not just blindly believe him, but at the same time if you didn't believe him, well, screw you!
He also shows how ignorant he is throughout the whole book, saying things like back in the day they rested on the Sabbath, Sunday(the Sabbath used to be Saturday, not Sunday), or with just my first two quotes up there. The "we're all guilty" one is ridiculous. Does he not get how the Bible works? Yes, we are all guilty, that's the point. You can't say it's not a sin just because everyone does it. And saying that there's no guidebook... wow. Ever heard of a thing called the Bible?
I could go on and on, but I fear I'm becoming just as disorganized as Corey Taylor himself is, so I'll end with just about the only good thing in this book: the ending. That random little part with him being all crazy and fictitious and not making any sense? That was awesome. Maybe if Corey Taylor wrote fiction I would read it.
whiskeywoman79's review
challenging
reflective
2.5
Nonfiction / Music / Biography / Memoir /Audiobook / Autobiography / Philosophy / Religion
Story⭐⭐.5 /5 Narration: ⭐⭐⭐/5
I think there were many thought-provoking ideas, lines, words, etc.. written here but as a whole, I am still so confused about what was trying to be said.
I love(d) Corey there is little I wouldn't do if he asked, but I don't have a degradation kink and if you read this book and enjoyed it you probably should.
I agree with his views of organized religion for the most part, but what was it he said? "A philosopher thinks out loud to make things better for everyone else. Fanatics make themselves louder because they think they are better than everyone else.".... at the end of this book, I was unsure if he was the philosopher or the fanatic.
Obviously, I did not touch on every point in each chapter, I picked and chose just those that stood out to me. This is my review. These are my opinions and you do not need to agree with them, just as I do not have to agree with Corey.
Is this really a Biography or Memoir? In my opinion, NO! At best it is the rantings of a madman who happens to have a wonderful way with words.
Wrath/Anger (Rage) - I get it, as an angry person I see many of the points made here. But, let's clarify some things I think he got wrong. A Domestic abuser is NOT "a fairly decent person" NO MATTER what caused them to abuse, or what might have distorted an 11 yo's memory! Rage or Anger has a place, yes, but excuses can't be made for it. You can have internal rage without outward violence.
Lust - Do you know how mad I am that I am not the Poughkeepsie woman? Despite the description!! Did Stone Sour play The Chance and I missed it? I drove up to the show in Albany at the Upstate Concert Hall!! Anyway let's ignore that, I'm old now and living through memories... As a sexual assault molestation survivor, I agree all sex can not be attributed to lust! And lust is so much more than sex. I agree sexual crimes are horrid and should be attributed to illness and sickness and not lust. But!! I was not molested in a church or by a member of a church and the idea that one's friends and family aren't as likely to be guilty of these crimes, as a member of a church is, is harmful and ridiculous. This mindset is the reason that so many of these crimes go unpunished and so many victims go unbelieved!! Again, this doesn't define and isn't lust, but was mentioned so needed to be said.
Vanity - I am not sure what Paris Hilton did to Corey but he has mentioned her twice in 70 pages so .... For me, this says something about him a lot more than what he is trying to say about her and the rest of what he tried to say here.
Sloth - I have NO words!! Wait I do! Are you fucking kidding me?! Depression doesn't work like this, I am so happy he was only sad for a week and talked himself off the couch and doesn't need meds. For many people, this chapter, and train of thought was a slap in the face, and had me wondering how delusional this all is!
'My Waterloo' is the most realistic chapter and the vulnerability shown saves this book for me. If this chapter hadn't been included this would have been a DNF for me.
Envy - This was a chapter to excuse toxic masculinity.
Greed - My takeaway from this chapter, it is clear Corey was manic writing this book and that makes it make soooo much more sense. I think it also says something that one can't or doesn't want to enjoy or like something just because that thing has become trendy.
Gluttony - I found it hard to swallow the bullshit here. No pun intended. Fat doesn't equal stupid and lazy. " Americans are fat, lazy, indignant bastards, but god forbid you call them fat and lazy" He goes on to say his gluttony was music consumption. I will not touch on the thoughts and ideas shared in this chapter about drugs and alcohol as I do not know where this was on his sobriety journey.
As for his new set of 7 deadly sins I am torn.
I would love to agree but with the laws on what is murder changing just this week in Alabama, I can not agree, as it will always depend on who is doing the judging.
I am with him on child abuse and rape, some people should not be allowed to walk among us or breathe the same air.
Torture, I think there is a lot to explore there.
Theft and lying, I think these are too broad. Too many loopholes and too many ways to twist it back on those who do it to survive.
Bad music .... just a way to justify his views because his likes, tastes, and opinions are the only ones that matter.
Man 3 times in 215 pages? Corey, you just made me a Paris Hilton fan!!!
I think it is shit that Corey Tayor thinks he defines what bad music is and can decide how we judge what we like. If I were to play Slipknot for my parents they would call it shit/bad music, so I would like to know how he thinks music can be judged!!
Story⭐⭐.5 /5 Narration: ⭐⭐⭐/5
I think there were many thought-provoking ideas, lines, words, etc.. written here but as a whole, I am still so confused about what was trying to be said.
I love(d) Corey there is little I wouldn't do if he asked, but I don't have a degradation kink and if you read this book and enjoyed it you probably should.
I agree with his views of organized religion for the most part, but what was it he said? "A philosopher thinks out loud to make things better for everyone else. Fanatics make themselves louder because they think they are better than everyone else.".... at the end of this book, I was unsure if he was the philosopher or the fanatic.
Obviously, I did not touch on every point in each chapter, I picked and chose just those that stood out to me. This is my review. These are my opinions and you do not need to agree with them, just as I do not have to agree with Corey.
Is this really a Biography or Memoir? In my opinion, NO! At best it is the rantings of a madman who happens to have a wonderful way with words.
Wrath/Anger (Rage) - I get it, as an angry person I see many of the points made here. But, let's clarify some things I think he got wrong. A Domestic abuser is NOT "a fairly decent person" NO MATTER what caused them to abuse, or what might have distorted an 11 yo's memory! Rage or Anger has a place, yes, but excuses can't be made for it. You can have internal rage without outward violence.
Lust - Do you know how mad I am that I am not the Poughkeepsie woman? Despite the description!! Did Stone Sour play The Chance and I missed it? I drove up to the show in Albany at the Upstate Concert Hall!! Anyway let's ignore that, I'm old now and living through memories... As a sexual assault molestation survivor, I agree all sex can not be attributed to lust! And lust is so much more than sex. I agree sexual crimes are horrid and should be attributed to illness and sickness and not lust. But!! I was not molested in a church or by a member of a church and the idea that one's friends and family aren't as likely to be guilty of these crimes, as a member of a church is, is harmful and ridiculous. This mindset is the reason that so many of these crimes go unpunished and so many victims go unbelieved!! Again, this doesn't define and isn't lust, but was mentioned so needed to be said.
Vanity - I am not sure what Paris Hilton did to Corey but he has mentioned her twice in 70 pages so .... For me, this says something about him a lot more than what he is trying to say about her and the rest of what he tried to say here.
Sloth - I have NO words!! Wait I do! Are you fucking kidding me?! Depression doesn't work like this, I am so happy he was only sad for a week and talked himself off the couch and doesn't need meds. For many people, this chapter, and train of thought was a slap in the face, and had me wondering how delusional this all is!
'My Waterloo' is the most realistic chapter and the vulnerability shown saves this book for me. If this chapter hadn't been included this would have been a DNF for me.
Envy - This was a chapter to excuse toxic masculinity.
Greed - My takeaway from this chapter, it is clear Corey was manic writing this book and that makes it make soooo much more sense. I think it also says something that one can't or doesn't want to enjoy or like something just because that thing has become trendy.
Gluttony - I found it hard to swallow the bullshit here. No pun intended. Fat doesn't equal stupid and lazy. " Americans are fat, lazy, indignant bastards, but god forbid you call them fat and lazy" He goes on to say his gluttony was music consumption. I will not touch on the thoughts and ideas shared in this chapter about drugs and alcohol as I do not know where this was on his sobriety journey.
As for his new set of 7 deadly sins I am torn.
I would love to agree but with the laws on what is murder changing just this week in Alabama, I can not agree, as it will always depend on who is doing the judging.
I am with him on child abuse and rape, some people should not be allowed to walk among us or breathe the same air.
Torture, I think there is a lot to explore there.
Theft and lying, I think these are too broad. Too many loopholes and too many ways to twist it back on those who do it to survive.
Bad music .... just a way to justify his views because his likes, tastes, and opinions are the only ones that matter.
Man 3 times in 215 pages? Corey, you just made me a Paris Hilton fan!!!
I think it is shit that Corey Tayor thinks he defines what bad music is and can decide how we judge what we like. If I were to play Slipknot for my parents they would call it shit/bad music, so I would like to know how he thinks music can be judged!!
brooklynwegner's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
5.0
erincataldi's review
5.0
"The way is never shut if the light you seek is bright enough. If you are feeling a little dark, you can always change the bulb. Never let the limits of your understanding dictate how far you can go. We can be better."
Personally, if you had told me that a high school drop out, former addict, and heavy metal rock star had written that I would have laughed at you, but I guess I like to be proven wrong. This book was nothing what I expected, but FANTASTIC none the less. I had imagined that this book would be a rock and roll biography but I was happily proven wrong when it turned out to be a collection of essays on the "7 deadly sins" and why they aren't really sins and aren't deadly. It was pure unadulterated genius.
Corey Taylor writes like a mix between Hunter S. Thompson and Chuck Klosterman, all over the place and full of pop culture references making it impossible to put down. This book reads like part biography, part philosophy, and is all around kick ass. It really challenges you to think about what sin really is and how do we identify or grow past it. Are there new more current deadly sins? You bet! Taylor identifies what he thinks are our societies biggest pitfalls at the end of the book, his choices are actually spot on.
I highly, highly recommend this read, it's full of great quotes and stories, and insights on our society today. I truly hope that Corey Taylor doesn't put the pen down and starts working on another. Bravo.
Personally, if you had told me that a high school drop out, former addict, and heavy metal rock star had written that I would have laughed at you, but I guess I like to be proven wrong. This book was nothing what I expected, but FANTASTIC none the less. I had imagined that this book would be a rock and roll biography but I was happily proven wrong when it turned out to be a collection of essays on the "7 deadly sins" and why they aren't really sins and aren't deadly. It was pure unadulterated genius.
Corey Taylor writes like a mix between Hunter S. Thompson and Chuck Klosterman, all over the place and full of pop culture references making it impossible to put down. This book reads like part biography, part philosophy, and is all around kick ass. It really challenges you to think about what sin really is and how do we identify or grow past it. Are there new more current deadly sins? You bet! Taylor identifies what he thinks are our societies biggest pitfalls at the end of the book, his choices are actually spot on.
I highly, highly recommend this read, it's full of great quotes and stories, and insights on our society today. I truly hope that Corey Taylor doesn't put the pen down and starts working on another. Bravo.
bmg20's review
5.0
“The seven deadly sins are bullshit.”
And so it begins… the book I’ve wanted to read the second I found out about it. And I’m so very happy to say that I wasn’t disappointed, displeased, or dissatisfied in anyway. This book is not; however, for the masses. For starters, this book is not an autobiography of Corey Taylor’s life and is not some in-depth heartfelt retelling of his life of sin. It may be a retelling of his life of sin, but it’s far from heartfelt. It’s honest, straightforward, brutal, and in your face. It’s definitely off the wall and all over the place; but that’s what makes it great.
“This book is a few parts flight, a handful of fancy, and a lot of why there is such a thing as freedom of the soul.”
This book is not only entertaining and funny as hell, but Corey Taylor’s thoughts and opinions were pretty damn great. This is where the honest and in your face comes into play. His thoughts and opinions totally go against every typical conformist belief and will more than likely succeed in offending many. I on the other hand, think he’s brilliant.
“So the misguided acts of my past have brought me to the virtues of my present and will hopefully lead me to the grace of my future. But I do not consider them “sins.” I consider the mistakes, capriciousness in the face of youthful abandon.”
The few reviews I have read on this book show people complaining about the lack of depth and how he’s one big narcissist and needs to be more socially responsible. Number one, this is Corey fucking Taylor and he’s wearing horns, smoking a cigarette, and drinking on the very front cover. What’d you expect? Number two, the man is only speaking the truth. He may be a little crazy and may not be the socially responsible human being you’d like him to be, but personally, I’ll take this Corey Taylor any day. He’s hilariously entertaining and I hope he continues writing in the future.
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And so it begins… the book I’ve wanted to read the second I found out about it. And I’m so very happy to say that I wasn’t disappointed, displeased, or dissatisfied in anyway. This book is not; however, for the masses. For starters, this book is not an autobiography of Corey Taylor’s life and is not some in-depth heartfelt retelling of his life of sin. It may be a retelling of his life of sin, but it’s far from heartfelt. It’s honest, straightforward, brutal, and in your face. It’s definitely off the wall and all over the place; but that’s what makes it great.
“This book is a few parts flight, a handful of fancy, and a lot of why there is such a thing as freedom of the soul.”
This book is not only entertaining and funny as hell, but Corey Taylor’s thoughts and opinions were pretty damn great. This is where the honest and in your face comes into play. His thoughts and opinions totally go against every typical conformist belief and will more than likely succeed in offending many. I on the other hand, think he’s brilliant.
“So the misguided acts of my past have brought me to the virtues of my present and will hopefully lead me to the grace of my future. But I do not consider them “sins.” I consider the mistakes, capriciousness in the face of youthful abandon.”
The few reviews I have read on this book show people complaining about the lack of depth and how he’s one big narcissist and needs to be more socially responsible. Number one, this is Corey fucking Taylor and he’s wearing horns, smoking a cigarette, and drinking on the very front cover. What’d you expect? Number two, the man is only speaking the truth. He may be a little crazy and may not be the socially responsible human being you’d like him to be, but personally, I’ll take this Corey Taylor any day. He’s hilariously entertaining and I hope he continues writing in the future.
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kralaa's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed every second of this book. People may have issues with what he said or how he said it but at the end of the day all he was trying to do was change the mind of a nation on its way to soulessness.
blackerbird's review
4.0
I almost gave up on this book, but I'm glad I didn't. The book really didn't get started for me until the chapter "My Waterloo." Honestly, that should have been the first chapter. It's much easier to try and understand his point of view when you know where he came from.
I may not agree with everything he said, but I do enjoy listening to other people's perspectives on issues.
If you don't mind a wordy, and at times random, explanation of why Corey Taylor doesn't believe in the Seven Deadly Sins, then this book is for you.
I may not agree with everything he said, but I do enjoy listening to other people's perspectives on issues.
If you don't mind a wordy, and at times random, explanation of why Corey Taylor doesn't believe in the Seven Deadly Sins, then this book is for you.