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Controversial opinions on metal
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The Batlord
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I'm coming to the conclusion that raw early/mid-80s heavy metal/power metal/thrash is superior to more well-written late-80s thrash. The energy of the former just keeps me coming back more than the accomplishments of the latter.
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the appeal of REIGN IN BLOOD is closer to death metal really. it's coiled and cold and menacing, not the straight up burst of energy and brutality casuals sometimes paint it as.
The Batlord
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I think I just prefer that burst of energy. I also prefer that energy of Haunting the Chapel, and the more relatively refined but atmospheric and deranged Hell Awaits.
Honestly I think I'm finally making the decision that I like that style of metal over Reign in Blood, since I've been going back and forth between early and later Slayer for years, and the deciding factor seems to be atmosphere. I love Reign in Blood, but Rick Rubin really did take a lot of the darkness from Slayer with his more sonically powerful production, and Slayer definitely ran with that sound afterward. Even after Reign in Blood, my favorite tracks are the more atmospheric ones, like "Spill the Blood" and "Seasons in the Abyss".
CiG
Approximately Infinite Universe
You probably shouldn't listen to anything so many times you begin to hate it.
TechnicalBarbarity
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Nah, more like a mix of all four. There's no denying the sheer energy and brutality of that album.
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It's not a hate thing. I mean I still shit myself over "Angel of Death", "Raining Blood", "Post-Mortem", and a few other tracks, but some of the lesser tracks are wearing thin. A bit at least.
TechnicalBarbarity
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their first three are so good that there's no point in arguing which is better.
The Batlord
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I agree. I just find myself coming back to the first two and Haunting the Chapel more these days.
Satanstoenail
My Larpstyle determines my Derpstyle
CiG
Approximately Infinite Universe
I can't seem to get into the vocal style and drum sound on South of Heaven, but it has some killer tunes on it. The Judas Priest cover is totally pointless though, in my opinion.
TechnicalBarbarity
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... killer album, but the previous three are near-flawless. SoH has Mandatory Suicide and Read Between the Lies.
TechnicalBarbarity
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Silent Scream, South of Heaven, Behind the Crooked Cross, Ghost War, Cleanse the Soul and Live Undead are amongst the best Slayers songs. South of Heaven is indeed a godly album.
CiG
Approximately Infinite Universe
Satanstoenail
My Larpstyle determines my Derpstyle
It's a great cover.
Both awesome songs.... killer album, but the previous three are near-flawless. SoH has Mandatory Suicide and Read Between the Lies.
TechnicalBarbarity
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well i just named you SIX 5-star tracks bro. I'd say the album qualifies.
Ok fine, Live Undead is 4 1/2, but still.
CiG
Approximately Infinite Universe
TechnicalBarbarity
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TechnicalBarbarity
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It is indeed a solid cover ... better than the original if you ask me. I usually don't give a shit about cover tracks though.
Satanstoenail
My Larpstyle determines my Derpstyle
I think both of those songs are better than Behind The Crooked Cross and Spill the Blood.
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