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Anthrax
We’ve Come For You All
My Score: 10 out of 10
Category: Metal/Old School Metal
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I don’t give out a perfect 10 for CDs very often, even if I think it is a great release. To be rated a 10 by me, it first and foremost has to be a perfect CD. One average song, and it drops to a max of 9. But, I also require a CD with a perfect score to be revolutionary in some way. Before We’ve Come For You All, the only CDs I consider 10’s where Led Zep II, Van Halen I, Metallica’s Kill ‘em All, and Queensryche’s Operation Mindcrime.
So if this CD is so great, why haven’t you heard of it? Well, because it is from a band that has been around for a long time, and considered over the hill, plus not being released on a major label really hurt it. But if you in any way like hard rock or heavy metal, this CD must be part of your collection. This isn’t one of those nu-metal, rap-metal CDs (although since Anthrax invented this genre, it wouldn’t be a bad thing to but all those posers in their place). This is straight ahead aggressive rock, with great songs, and great production, but with an edge that I have yet to see maintained thru a whole CD. The band took a long time to record this CD after their previous release (Volume 8) was sunk before it even got going, thanks to their record label going out of business. I was expecting another version Volume 8, with its heavy SOD influences, so when I first listened to W.C.F.Y.A. I was originally disappointed that it wasn’t a thrash CD. But after giving it a couple listens, and trying to forget my preconceived ideas of what the CD should be, I found myself really getting into it.
Over the years I’ve really grown to appreciate Scott Ian’s rhythm guitar work, and I think this is his best work. But the most surprising thing about this release isn’t the guitar work, but Charlie’s drumming. If you are a drummer, or are into great drummers, you have to listen to this CD, but if you are only going to listen to one song, you must hear Nobody Knows Anything. The combination of the incredible percussion work, and Scott’s rhythm work combine to create an incredible driving rhythm.
My favorites tracks from this CD: It is hard to pick just a few, but here are my absolute favorites
- Refused To Be Denied
- Nobody Knows Anything
- Strap It On
- W.C.F.Y.A.
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