Even better than its predecessor, yet sadly even more overlooked. The curse of this band was that it was too punky for the metal crowd, and too metal for the punky crowd. Furthermore, they had a knack for experimentation, for straying away from the usual thrash, crossover, hardcore punk formula which might have put off many fans back in the day. This is even more experimental than the debut. I am amazed how technically proficient the musicians composing this band were. With this release they almost completely embraced thrash metal as the songs are overall heavier and the band continues to impress and surprise you with grindcore-like drum beats, some acoustic sections and weird choice of riffs. Just when you expect the music to go down a predictable flow, they surprise you with something new and totally unexpected which is exactly how music should be. And one of the few bands intelligent enough to write great lyrics. Ain't that interested in lyrics when it comes to music, but theirs are really funny and worth checking out. No fillers on this album either, but if I had to pick the best songs those would be 1, 3. 6. 7, 9 and 10.
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