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Cause for Conflict

Kreator · 1995

49 min · 13 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of aggressive thrash riffs and politically charged lyrics defines this album's ferocity.

Why this album works

Best for
wave-like pacing with intensity politically charged lyrical themes cathartic release through aggression
Context
Released in 1995, 'Cause for Conflict' marked Kreator's sixth studio album during a transitional phase following their acclaimed 'Renewal' in 1992. At this point, the band was navigating shifts in both musical style and lineup, propelling them toward a more modern sound while maintaining their thrash metal roots.
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Cause for Conflict is an album by Kreator, released in 1995. A relentless barrage of aggressive thrash riffs and politically charged lyrics defines this album's ferocity. This album is notable for its critical reception, with many fans praising its return to a heavier sound compared to previous releases. It also solidified Kreator's place within the European thrash metal scene, influencing a generation of metal bands and contributing to the genre's evolution in the mid-90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cause for Conflict sound like?

A relentless barrage of aggressive thrash riffs and politically charged lyrics defines this album's ferocity. Rooted in thrash metal.

What makes Cause for Conflict by Kreator notable?

This album is notable for its critical reception, with many fans praising its return to a heavier sound compared to previous releases. It also solidified Kreator's place within the European thrash metal scene, influencing a generation of metal bands and contributing to the genre's evolution in the mid-90s. Released in 1995, 'Cause for Conflict' marked Kreator's sixth studio album during a transitional phase following their acclaimed 'Renewal' in 1992. At this point, the band was navigating shifts in both musical style and lineup, propelling them toward a more modern sound while maintaining their thrash metal roots.

Who is Cause for Conflict for?

Cause for Conflict works well if you're into wave-like pacing with intensity, politically charged lyrical themes and cathartic release through aggression.

How many songs are on Cause for Conflict?

Cause for Conflict has 13 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·49:07

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

  • 1 Prevail 3:58
  • 2 Catholic Despot Standout 3:23
  • 3 Progressive Proletarians 3:24
  • 4 Crisis of Disorder Standout 4:23
  • 5 Hate Inside Your Head 3:33
  • 6 Bomb Threat 1:46
  • 7 Men Without God 3:45
  • 8 Lost 3:35
  • 9 Dogmatic 1:27
  • 10 Sculpture of Regret 2:59
  • 11 Celestial Deliverance 3:14
  • 12 State Oppression 1:38
  • 13 Isolation Standout 11:56

Release Date

October 1, 1995

Genre

thrash metal

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Artist Origin

Germany

Runtime

49 min 7 sec