What makes Adult Crash by Leeway notable?

Adult Crash received notable attention within the underground music community, contributing to Leeway's legacy in the crossover thrash genre. Although it did not achieve mainstream commercial success, the album is recognized for its innovative blend of styles and has influenced subsequent bands within the hardcore and metal scenes. Released in 1994, Adult Crash marked Leeway's third studio album and followed their 1992 effort, Desperate Measures. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation in the crossover thrash scene, blending hardcore punk with heavy metal influences. The album came during a time of transition as they sought to expand their sound while retaining the edge that characterized their earlier work.

How many songs are on Adult Crash?

Adult Crash has 10 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Adult Crash

Leeway · 1994

42 min · 10 tracks · crossover thrash

Raucous riffs and aggressive rhythms collide with introspective lyrics, forging a unique sound in the crossover thrash landscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Make a Move — This track exemplifies the band's ability to fuse melodic hooks with aggressive instrumentation, making it a standout representation of their signature sound.
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3 Wishes — With its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, this song highlights the band's lyrical depth while maintaining their hardcore roots.
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Clueless — The closing track encapsulates the album's themes of disillusionment and self-reflection, showcasing a more contemplative side of Leeway's music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

Adult Crash showcases strong riffs and introspective lyrics, solidifying Leeway's place in crossover thrash.

What we noticed

The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets an aggressive tone, followed by a mid-tempo song that introduces melodic elements.
Several tracks feature tempo shifts, alternating between intense riffs and slower, more introspective sections.
The lyrics often reflect personal struggles and societal observations, contrasting the aggressive instrumentation.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 The Simple Life? 4:14
2 You 3:52
3 Make a Move 3:36
4 3 Wishes 4:33
5 Withering Heights 5:26
6 10 Years 5:11
7 Silver Tongue 1:43
8 Grip 2:57
9 The Roulaison 7:22
10 Clueless 3:50

What to play next

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Open Mouth Kiss

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Desperate Measures

1991

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