Aber bitte mit Sahne
Sodom · 1993
10 min · 4 tracks · thrash metal
A chaotic blend of thrash riffs and provocative lyrics that pushes the boundaries of metal's dark humor.
Top tracks — play these first
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Aber bitte mit Sahne — The title track captures Sodom's signature blend of aggressive thrash and dark humor, showcasing their ability to challenge societal norms while delivering infectious riffs.
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Sodomized — This track exemplifies the band's raw energy and confrontational style, characterized by its relentless pace and provocative lyrics that question morality.
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Skinned Alive ’93 — A re-recording of an earlier song, it highlights Sodom's evolution in sound while maintaining their penchant for shocking imagery and intense instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong thrash elements and provocative themes, maintaining energy but lacking depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The opening track features rapid-fire drumming and aggressive guitar riffs that establish a high-energy pace immediately.
- Each song maintains a consistent tempo, with the last track incorporating a breakdown that contrasts with the preceding intensity.
- The lyrics throughout are delivered with a harsh vocal style, often alternating between growls and shouts, emphasizing the provocative themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — This EP is notable for its provocative themes but isn't a clear entry point or breakthrough.
- Themes
- dark humor satire· German thrash rebellion· provocative morality critique
- Career context
- Released in January 1993, Aber bitte mit Sahne was Sodom's fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Get What You Deserve. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers in the German thrash metal scene while experimenting with lyrical themes that blended satire and horror.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kreator· Destruction· Sepultura
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Sodomized
The narrative shifts from first-person to an accusatory tone directed at societal hypocrisy.
This shift in perspective enhances the song's critique of moral decay, making it a poignant commentary on human behavior.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Aber bitte mit Sahne 3:16
- 2 Sodomized 2:39
- 3 Abuse 1:43
- 4 Skinned Alive ’93 2:29
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