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Bag of Tricks

Annihilator · 1994

74 min · 16 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal

A frenetic blend of thrash metal aggression and melodic intricacies that exemplifies Annihilator's signature sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic range with peaks
  • frenetic bursts of energy
  • live tracks for concert feel
  • melodic intricacies amidst chaos

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek calm and relaxing sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, 'Bag of Tricks' is a compilation album that marks a transitional phase for Annihilator. Following their commercial peak with the acclaimed 'Set the World on Fire' in 1993, this collection features remastered tracks and live performances, showcasing the band's evolution while providing fans with a retrospective look at their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
Megadeth· Metallica· Slayer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Alison Hell (remastered version) 5:02
  • 2 Phantasmogoria (demo version) 3:57
  • 3 Back to the Crypt 4:08
  • 4 Gallery 4:08
  • 5 Human Insecticide (live) 5:43
  • 6 The Fun Palace (extended mix) 6:22
  • 7 W.T.Y.D. (live) 4:57
  • 8 Word Salad (live) 6:35
  • 9 Live Wire (live) 5:16
  • 10 Knight Jumps Queen (demo version) 3:46
  • 11 Fantastic Things 4:27
  • 12 Bats in the Belfry (demo version) 3:45
  • 13 Evil Appetite 3:39
  • 14 Gallery ’86 3:59
  • 15 Alison Hell ’86 5:09
  • 16 Phantasmagoria ’86 3:55

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