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Mere flashes of their potential were revealed here, with occasional, darkly ambient instrumental song snippets making their way among blistering examples of typical '80s thrash metal, though the two never quite meshed into the awesome sonic weave that would characterize later-day triumphs.
9y
Phenomenal debut. Their sound is already very well developed, every song is so aggressive and elegant. Technically proficient and the production is impeccable, shame the best songs on the album are the first ones cause it slowly loses impact but that's a minor complaint
GREAT
It's not nearly as ambitious as the band would get with releases such as Mental Vortex or Grin, but R.I.P. is still a really solid debut. For an 80's thrash metal record, Coroner had their own sound clearly cut out of a scene populated by tons of Slayer and Exodus clones.
Really great debut tech thrash release! This record is dense, and if this were the only one they'd ever made, I think Coroner would still be legendary. The fact they improved and succeeded this record in the years to come is wild. Love it.
Siadł mi nawet. Solidny album. Jasne, spotkałem się z albumami które by mi bardziej zapadły w pamięć, ale jest mocny ^^
'R.I.P.' shows the unique artistry behind Coroner's work in a way that rivals the biggest thrashers of the era in every category
The intro already stands out; I don't think any other thrash band in the 80s would've had the guts to begin their record with a piano segment, and I love that decision. It defines a more intricate atmosphere from the get-go for curious listeners. It has a very compelling composition, with the differing intensity and tension bending the tracks ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Intro 1:21 | 86 |
| 2 | Reborn Through Hate 4:49 | 88 |
| 3 | When Angels Die 4:37 | 85 |
| 4 | Intro (Nosferatu) 1:12 | 95 |
| 5 | Nosferatu 3:30 | 93 |
| 6 | Suicide Command 4:15 | 85 |
| 7 | R.I.P. 5:32 | 93 |
| 8 | Coma 4:20 | 87 |
| 9 | Fried Alive 4:36 | 89 |
| 10 | Intro (Totentanz) 0:50 | 93 |
| 11 | Totentanz 4:10 | 91 |
Total Length: 39 minutes
