Sunday, July 24, 2011

Anthrax-Spreading The Disease (1985)


A thrash classic. A pure expression of speed metal. Something like this is really beyond review. All you can do is stand in awe of the towering riffs and the ragged glory of a hungry band realizing it's full power. The production is a bit thin, but that is the only criticism I have of this album. Joey's Belladonna's voice is a joy to listen to, his melodic sensibilities much better suited to these tunes then on any other Anthrax album. 'Lone Justice' is a song for the ages, a sing-a-long comic book epic. I have spent many, many good hours with this album through the years. Never gets old.

Rating: 9.5 out of 10

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