In 1990 i was given a cassette tape by a friend at school it was by a German thrash band Kreator , My only perception of metal was Guns and Roses - Appetite For Destruction and boy was i in for a shock when i pressed play my ears stood on their ends ,It was a sonic assault that invaded my virgin eardrums and after a few listens i was transfixed with awe at the full on bombardment of speed not to mention the songwriting . Kreator won a fan that day and 20 years later sitting here writing this nothing has changed except my respect which keeps growing .It is an honor to write a review for this album it opened my eyes to the world of non commercial music it is with utmost honor i present Coma of Souls
| 1 | When The Sun Burns Red | 5:31 | ||
| 2 | Coma Of Souls | 4:18 | ||
| 3 | People Of The Lie | 3:15 | ||
| 4 | World Beyond | 2:03 | ||
| 5 | Terror Zone | 5:57 | ||
| 6 | Agents Of Brutality | 5:17 | ||
| 7 | Material World Paranoia | 5:01 | ||
| 8 | Twisted Urges | 2:46 | ||
| 9 | Hidden Dictator | 4:50 | ||
| 10 | Mental Slavery | 5:43 |
1-When The Sun Burns Red : Slow acoustic intro that lasts for about a minute then it breaks into a thrash metal free for all and Mille's hallowing scream comes into existence a great song about the suns eventual demise which is something you don't consider too often in a lifetime Fast Rhythm and drum work., Mille's voice is unique he has airy and aggressive vocals. .An awesome opener this track. is very heavy and intensive,
2-Coma Of Souls : The track starts out with a flutter of drum high hat hits that invites the guitars into the song which produce a great riff the song is packed with heaps of guitar riffs and solos ,Ventors drum work is pretty solid also there are a few tempo changes which is used for vocal statements this song will have you rocking in no time the vocals are once again energetic .Great song Mille's songwriting is top notch he has a sincere way of bringing a metaphysical perspective to a thrash song
3-People Of The Lie : Catchy the content as a collective is brilliant they pull of yet another awesome song the guitar solo work is probably the best on the whole album it is very technical, catchy and melodic Mille reaches some great heights vocally again and Ventor does some incredible double kicking work late in the song also
4-World Beyond : Comes into existence at a furious pace when the drum kicks in all hell breaks loose Mille delivers a good singing performance here this song is short and sweet its just pure thrash great solos intense speed a catchy song with balls, this is what Kreator do best this song rapes
5-Terror Zone : Best song on the album for me it's just incredible. It starts off with a slow, but sweet melodic harmony , and it continues on with a great heavy mid-tempo part, and Then around the 4 minute mark a fast insane solo war is played by Mille and Frank. . The guitar work is tight, precise a onslaught of wild dualing solos and riffs over merciless and punishing drum beats, and the song ends with the opening melodic riff from the beginning.this song really shows you that this band can play quality music at any pace its a beautiful song
7- Material World Paranoia : Enters with some complex drum work and power chords, this is also followed by a solo section. Once again the thrashing is in high-speed, Great song good drums great guitars the band just are in the zone picking off great solos and riffs lyrically this song is about the destruction that man has placed on itself corporations dominate earth its slavery begins at birth here's bad ass songs about bold confronting facts and this was in the start of the 90s
8- Twisted Urges : Has a awesome intro just really different sounding from the rest of the album the mid song riff is just insane the guitar work is second to none once again it just blows me away i start doing slow head nods mid song what a thrash fest . I think Liz Fritzel would find this song disturbing its a thrash song about rape and sodomy a fathers twisted urges that he uses on his daughter and the downward spiral that follows and the ultimate destruction the inner torment leads to , Her father's twisted urges drove her to the end
9- Hidden Dictator : Another song that has the band all putting in a great performance the song for me is probably the filler track a little bit weak compared to the rest of the album though i do like the songwriting i think Mille is talking about the mind as the hidden dictator or could it be god that's why i like his lyrics it always gets me thinking
10 -Mental Slavery : The metaphysical songwriting continues and the beat and riffs in this are really catchy once again it leaves you wondering about the plight of our fellow brothers and sisters
Just one of a million slaves
An expendable commodity
This song's for those who serve
The system of terror
That rules the earth
The outro is awesome and it closes the album off nicely you know that its the last track.
Conclusion : Coma of Souls left its mark on me its a powerful grab your balls album that takes no prisoners but can also be in parts melodic and beautiful and not to mention thought provoking .The highlight of the album is the song writing and the kick ass guitar solos that are prevalent in every song. For me this is a solid listen the only gripe i have with the album is the production there is no bass whatsoever but having said that the sound is very sharp. This album is a must for any thrash metal fan these guys are the best thrash band to come out of Europe period. What Kreator have left is a huge wall for other bands to scale their legacy will forever live on 7.5 / 10
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