Bloodgood's second album, released in 1987. This one's a bit harder than their first, expounding on the pre-thrash metal that was touched on previously, the likes of which Helloween, Grim Reaper, Mercyful Fate and King Diamond built their careers on. Lotsa Bloodgood classics here: "Battle Of The Flesh", "Self-Destruction", "Alone In Suicide", "Eat The Flesh", "Holy Fire", and the epic "Crucify" and "The Messiah" are found on here. The production does seem a bit muffled on the CD and cassette version- must be the analog to digital process- I do still prefer the vinyl copy of mine, although it is hard to lug a record player around to listen to. But, if you don't mind not having original artwork or lyrics to read, your best bet is the KMG rerelease which slaps both this and their self-titled debut together on one CD. It's worth checking out.
7.5/10
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #90Reviewed by Doug Van PeltStorming out of an area not yet known as a thriving music mecca (Seattle), this heavy metal band quickly made its professional imprint on a scene that was full of wannabes like Messiah Prophet, Philadelphia, Valor, Rosanna's Raiders, Force 3, Golgatha, and a slew of others. Sure, those bands were okay, for Christians, but if you wanted to impress someone on musical talent alone, you'd better…Adonai Metal Rock #2Reviewed by Daniel BaillodTranslated from the original French In the latest readers' poll of the fanzine HEAVEN'S METAL, "Detonation" is ranked no. 1, BLOODGOOD's show is no. 1, the band's vocalist is ranked no. 2, the bassist no. 1, the guitarist no. 3 and the drummer no. 2... That already gives you an idea of the standing of BLOODGOOD, who are considered today to be one of the best representatives of the WM movement.…Heaven's Metal #12Reviewed by Doug Van PeltDetonation by Bloodgood is the best album in Christian metal. Anybody wanna argue? I doubt it. This album is so good...Ow! It smokes!! The highlights are probably: the vocals; the guitar; the drumming; the bass; the songwriting; and the lyrics. I think you get the picture: this album does not fall short in any category. This album literally breathes with power. The production on this album shows…Similar sounding releases
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