This band pretty much pre-dates the glut of hardcore punk bands in the market today. Yet they still hold up to all the others. Hmmm, wonder why. . .
Could it be their mix of punk and thrash, culminating in a Suicidal Tendencies-like aggressive stew? Or is it the in-your-face lyrics? I don't know, could be both. All I can say is that The Crucified broke ground like no other band, and The Pillars of Humanity is proof positive.
This CD starts off heavy, ends heavy, and is heavy throughout. Mark Salomon shouts out his convictions, while the guitar and drum attack keep you moshing all the while. It's a beautiful thing, really. Definite candidate for including it in your CD collection. . .
8/10
Other coverage for this album
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