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Attitude

Susperia · 2009

36 min · 9 tracks · thrash metal

Pummeling riffs intertwine with melodic hooks, creating a dynamic landscape of thrash metal intensity and emotional depth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Urge — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its driving rhythms and powerful vocals that encapsulate the band's signature sound.
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    Sick Bastard — This song stands out with its raw energy and biting lyrics, showcasing a darker thematic element that resonates throughout the album.
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    Character Flaw — With intricate guitar work and a memorable chorus, this track highlights Susperia's ability to meld technicality with accessibility, making it a fan favorite.
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    Live My Dream — This track exemplifies the album's melodic side while maintaining thrash intensity, effectively balancing aggression with lyrical introspection.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production, balancing aggression with melody, appealing to thrash metal fans.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with aggressive riffs and rapid drumming, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
  • Each song features alternating vocal styles, combining harsh screams with clean melodies to enhance emotional contrast.
  • Several tracks incorporate intricate guitar solos that serve as climactic moments, often leading into breakdowns that shift the dynamic intensity.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Elegy and Suffering

    The bridge introduces a sudden shift in perspective, contrasting personal pain with broader societal commentary.

    This change not only reinforces the emotional weight of the song but also deepens its lyrical complexity by linking personal anguish to collective experiences.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Urge 3:57
  • 2 Live My Dream 3:30
  • 3 Attitude 3:40
  • 4 Elegy and Suffering 3:57
  • 5 Sick Bastard 4:05
  • 6 Another Turn 3:23
  • 7 Mr. Stranger 4:42
  • 8 Character Flaw 4:28
  • 9 The One After All 5:04

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