Code Red

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Based on 88 ratings
1999 Ratings: #254
May 31, 1999 / Release Date
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Thrash Metal / Genre
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SwftVenom
84

…and I thought Kreator’s return to form was good. Sodom’s “Code Red” shows Sodom’s old ways are back and better than before with the aggressive vocals, imposing atmosphere and intense political themes that helped define who they were before their experimental phase. Songs like “Tombstone” and “Code Red” have lots of authority with catchy riffs, gruff vocals and a superb performance overall, to the point where I feel their presence ... read more

Tiorrr
90

I went out to the store and bought some mountain dew code red just for this relistening experience. What a way for sodom to come back. Their crossover punky albums are not bad. like at all. I refuse to get the hate for them. This just steps everything RIGHT back the fuck up. This is right where tapping the vein left off just without some of the deathy elements. Choclked to the brim with catchy ragers, some worthy of a peak of sodom playlist. The guitarwork is fucking rediculous. That solo that ... read more

Dragonaut_512
96

This album is just a collection of everything Sodom kicks ass. Brutal thrash metal songs that just pummel you into fucking oblivion. From the slower, crunchier and/or groovier stompers like Cowardice or Tombstone to the fast paced, high speed ragers like Liquidation or The Vice of Killing. Whatever tempo this album’s going at, it’s jam packed with killer riffs and performances all around. Also the album cover is one of the coolest album covers of all time.

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