Finished with the Dogs
Holy Moses · 1987
31 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal
Relentless thrash riffs collide with aggressive vocals, creating an unyielding sonic assault that defines the genre's raw energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Finished With the Dogs — The title track encapsulates the album's aggressive spirit with blistering guitar work and a fierce vocal delivery, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Current of Death — This track showcases a rapid-fire rhythm and intricate solos, highlighting the band's technical prowess and their ability to blend melody with aggression.
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In the Slaughterhouse — With its dark imagery and relentless pace, this song stands out as a commentary on violence, making it a standout moment within the album's thematic content.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid thrash metal elements with aggressive vocals and relentless riffs, marking its place in the genre's evolution.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features rapid-fire guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, setting a relentless pace from the start.
- Vocals are delivered in a harsh, growling style throughout, often layered with backing screams that enhance the intensity of the sound.
- Tracks like 'Current of Death' and 'In the Slaughterhouse' maintain a consistent tempo but vary in dynamics, using breakdowns to create tension.
- The final track, 'Military Service', concludes with a slower tempo and an extended instrumental section, providing a contrast to the preceding aggression.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of intense energy
- for high-energy workouts
- cathartic release through aggression
- ideal for headbanging with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, melodic tracks
- seek lengthy reflective pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, Finished with the Dogs was Holy Moses' third studio album and marked their first release on a major label. This period found the band solidifying their presence in the European thrash metal scene, following their previous albums that established them as pioneers of female-fronted metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Destruction· Kreator· Sodom
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Finished With the Dogs 2:31
- 2 Current of Death 2:38
- 3 Criminal Assault 3:22
- 4 In the Slaughterhouse 2:32
- 5 Fortress of Desperation 3:52
- 6 Six Fat Women 2:58
- 7 Corroded Dreams 4:01
- 8 Life’s Destroyer 2:55
- 9 Rest in Pain 3:17
- 10 Military Service 3:39
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