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Exodus: Exhibit B: The Human Condition
Real thrash metal continues thanks to another of the 80's top metal bands,
that band is Exodus who are still releasing explosive albums with their
rampaging metal style. Exodus is far from a spent force as they promptly rip it
up on Exhibit B: The Human Condition. Just like The Atrocity
Exhibition (Exhibit A) this second part has Exodus dealing with
controversial issues in true punishing thrash metal format, and the artwork is also
quite graphic with the group picture showing all members in a decapitated state.
There's a feast of scintillating riffage and solos plus the obligatory tempo
variation making this newest Exodus a must buy for fans.
Exodus launch
their latest thrash collection with "The Ballad Of Leonard And Charles", and if you
have Exhibit A you will recognize the music that ended that album also
starts this one after a brief lighter guitar intro. Exodus is as brutal as the
topic they have chosen, this being a song about serial killers Charles NG and Leonard
Lake. Another strong track "Beyond The Pale" has more of Exodus's potent dual
axe attack just like the brawny "Downfall" and its memorable solo section.
"Burn, Hollywood, Burn" deals with the short term fame created by reality
shows and the like, this follows onto the very catchy and slower but still
crushing metal of "Democide",
with great drumming from Tom Hunting as he locks into the groove one more time with
those addictive guitar riffs- this is one metal band that are so in synch with
each other's playing. "The Sun Is My Destroyer" has more of Exodus's energetic
metal, aggressive vocals and subdued passage, "A Perpetual State Of
Indifference" is the sort of instrumental that would make a fine intro for any
thrash album, instead here it flows into the furious closer "Good Riddance".
The more time I spend with this CD the more its appeal increases, Exhibit
B: The Human Condition has plenty of head banging magic, it's not a short
release like many thrash CDs, but the music of Exodus keeps you entertained.
Track Listing Track list: 1. The Ballad Of Leonard And Charles 2.
Beyond The Pale 3. Hammer And Life 4. Class Dismissed (A Hate Primer)
5. Downfall 6. March Of The Sycophants 7. Nanking 8. Burn, Hollywood,
Burn 9. Democide 10.The Sun Is My Destroyer 11.A Perpetual State Of
Indifference 12.Good Riddance
Added: July 21st 2010 Reviewer: Scott Jessup Score: Related Link: The Band's Web Site Hits: 2650 Language: english
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