Bastards
Cerebral Fix · 1991
49 min · 13 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of thrash metal riffs and blistering vocals that confronts societal decay and personal anguish.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bastards — The title track sets the tone with its furious energy and direct critique of societal norms, encapsulating the album’s themes of rebellion.
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Descent Into Unconsciousness — This track features complex time signatures and intense lyrical content that delve into themes of mental struggle, showcasing the band's technical prowess.
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Ritual Abuse — A standout for its visceral lyrics and driving rhythms, this song addresses dark societal truths, exemplifying the band's ability to merge aggression with meaningful commentary.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong thrash elements with varied tempos and intense vocals, marking it as a notable entry in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced title track that sets a relentless tempo, which is maintained through the first half of the record.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from aggressive thrash riffs to slower, more melodic sections.
- Vocals are delivered in a harsh, guttural style that complements the aggressive instrumentation, often layering multiple vocal lines for intensity.
- The final track features a significant drop in tempo and an extended instrumental section, creating a contrasting end to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bastards 2:16
- 2 Descent Into Unconsciousness 5:17
- 3 Veil of Tears 4:52
- 4 Beyond Jerusalem 5:15
- 5 Return to Infinity 4:50
- 6 Sphereborn 3:55
- 7 I Lost a Friend 0:48
- 8 Ritual Abuse 4:55
- 9 Mammonite 4:32
- 10 Middle Third (Mono-Culture) 3:58
- 11 Maimed to Beg 2:59
- 12 No Survivors 2:46
- 13 Smash It Up 2:52
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