Released 40 years ago
Beowülf
Beowülf · 1986
35 min · 13 tracks · thrash metal
Raw thrash metal energy collides with aggressive lyrical themes, creating an unapologetically fierce sonic experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Drink, Fight, Fuck — This track encapsulates the rebellious spirit of the album with its frenetic pace and anthemic chorus, embodying the ethos of youthful defiance.
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Americanizm — With sharp political commentary delivered through relentless riffs, this song showcases Beowülf's ability to blend social critique with thrash's aggressive sound.
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Tool the Jewel — Opening the album, this track sets a blistering tone that combines intricate musicianship with accessible hooks, illustrating Beowülf's unique approach to thrash.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures raw thrash energy with aggressive shifts but lacks polish in execution and depth for lasting appeal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, maintaining high energy through the first five songs before introducing a slower, more aggressive piece.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from rapid thrash sections to slower, heavier riffs that emphasize the lyrical aggression.
- The production is raw and unpolished, giving the album an authentic underground metal feel that aligns with its lyrical themes of rebellion and defiance.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tool the Jewel 2:35
- 2 No Doubt 2:47
- 3 Drink, Fight, Fuck 1:48
- 4 All I Need 2:41
- 5 Shoot Them Down 2:15
- 6 Taste the Steel (Extended Fight Version) 4:02
- 7 Phuck 3:16
- 8 Get the Grind 3:17
- 9 Americanizm 1:51
- 10 Down 'Til Dead 3:07
- 11 Belligerence 1:27
- 12 Don't Give a Damn 3:16
- 13 (My Life) Alcohol 3:03
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