!!!Fuck You!!!
Overkill · 1987
24 min · 6 tracks · thrash metal
A blistering onslaught of aggressive riffs and raw energy, defining the essence of thrash metal in the late '80s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fuck You — This titular track epitomizes the EP's rebellious spirit with its fast tempo and aggressive lyrics, setting a fierce tone that resonates throughout the album.
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Rotten to the Core — A standout for its intricate guitar work and relentless pace, this track showcases Overkill's technical prowess while delivering scathing social commentary.
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Hammerhead — With its pounding rhythms and catchy hooks, Hammerhead exemplifies Overkill's ability to merge aggressive thrash with memorable melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This EP captures the raw energy of early thrash metal, with aggressive riffs and shouted vocals defining its sound.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a relentless tempo, with aggressive guitar riffs and fast-paced drumming throughout.
- Each song features shouted vocals that emphasize the confrontational themes, often layered with harmonized backing vocals.
- The EP closes with a live version of the title track, which contrasts the studio recordings by capturing the raw energy of a live performance.
- 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 raw energy
- for loud environments
- intense adrenaline-fueled listening
- front-loaded with aggressive impact
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, winding compositions
- seek mellow or soft sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Overkill's debut EP following their formation in 1985, !!!Fuck You!!! established the band’s presence in the thrash metal scene. It showcased their ferocious style and set the stage for their subsequent full-length albums, cementing their role among metal pioneers.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fuck You 2:21
- 2 Rotten to the Core 6:41
- 3 Hammerhead 3:57
- 4 Use Your Head 5:19
- 5 Electro‐Violence 3:50
- 6 Fuck You (live) 2:28
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