B.A.C.K.
Artillery · 1999
50 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal
A frenetic blend of thrash metal aggression and intricate melodies, showcasing Artillery's technical prowess and lyrical depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cybermind — The opening track sets a high-energy tone with its fast tempo and complex guitar riffs, establishing the thematic exploration of technology's impact on humanity.
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Violent Breed — This track exemplifies the band's signature thrash sound with aggressive rhythms and socially charged lyrics, making it a standout anthem against complacency.
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Final Show — With its dynamic shifts and profound lyrics, this song captures the essence of closure and reflection, showcasing Artillery's ability to blend emotion with intensity.
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How Do You Feel — The track features melodic hooks combined with powerful vocal delivery, highlighting the band's evolution while maintaining their thrash roots.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive thrash with intricate melodies, showcasing strong musicianship but with some uneven pacing.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks are characterized by rapid tempos and aggressive riffs, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more melodic section.
- Lyrical themes often explore darker subjects, with a notable shift in tone occurring around the midpoint of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo energy boost
- aggressive vocals for intensity
- engaging riffs for headbanging
- for workout motivation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking soft, mellow sounds
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, B.A.C.K. marked Artillery's return after a six-year hiatus following the 1993 album, Heart of Darkness. The band was reestablishing itself in the thrash metal scene, aiming to reconnect with fans and attract new listeners while experimenting with updated sounds.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cybermind 4:01
- 2 How Do You Feel 4:00
- 3 Out of the Trash 4:00
- 4 Final Show 5:26
- 5 WWW 3:54
- 6 Violent Breed 3:48
- 7 Theatrical Exposure 3:57
- 8 B.A.C.K. 3:47
- 9 The Cure 3:17
- 10 Paparazzi 4:06
- 11 Fly 4:24
- 12 Jester 5:17
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