I can't really tell how I feel about this album on first listen. I really like the production style, it gives a very very unique sound to the album especially with the guitar solos, but the songwriting felt a bit underwhelming? I don't really know why, but they often seem to meander on a bit to me without much reason, and it causes the album to feel a bit lost without much aggression to keep the songs feeling fresh

3mo

SwftVenom

If you told me a year or two ago one of my favourite songs was gonna be the first track off a Soviet Thrash metal album I might’ve called you insane. This album is just so cool, in so many ways. First, the extremely unique guitar tone which I can’t get enough of, the incredible bass work, unique yet not over the top vocals, and just the combination of it all to make one of the best thrash debut albums I’ve ever heard. Over time, this album has grown on me more and more, and ... read more

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