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Force of Habit

Exodus · 1992

68 min · 13 tracks · thrash metal

Aggressive riffs intertwine with rhythmic complexity, delivering a visceral thrash experience that challenges and engages the listener.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Force of Habit — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and resilience through intricate guitar work and powerful lyrics addressing personal demons.
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    Me, Myself & I — This track stands out with its introspective lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo, reflecting the tension between individuality and external pressures.
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    Count Your Blessings — With its lengthy runtime, this track showcases Exodus's ability to blend complex arrangements with anthemic choruses, highlighting their technical prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing and builds
  • aggressive energy for focus

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Exodus released Force of Habit in 1992, they were navigating a turbulent phase following the departure of their iconic frontman Paul Baloff. This album came five years after their critically acclaimed record, Fabulous Disaster, and marked a shift towards a more polished sound amidst changing trends in metal during the early '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Testament· Overkill· Anthrax

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Thorn in My Side 4:05
  • 2 Me, Myself & I 5:04
  • 3 Force of Habit 4:19
  • 4 Bitch 2:48
  • 5 Fuel for the Fire 6:04
  • 6 One Foot in the Grave 5:15
  • 7 Count Your Blessings 7:30
  • 8 Climb Before the Fall 5:38
  • 9 Architect of Pain 11:02
  • 10 When It Rains It Pours 4:20
  • 11 Good Day to Die 4:47
  • 12 Pump It Up 3:10
  • 13 Feeding Time at the Zoo 4:33

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