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Gross Misconduct

M.O.D. · 1989

44 min · 15 tracks · thrash metal

Aggressive thrash metal riffs collide with raw, socially charged lyrics in a relentless sonic assault.

Top tracks — play these first

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    No Hope — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its blistering speed and intense energy, reflecting M.O.D.'s signature style and lyrical themes of despair.
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    Gross Misconduct — The title track encapsulates the album's ethos with its biting lyrics and frenetic instrumentation, making it a standout representation of M.O.D.'s socio-political message.
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    Satan's Cronies — This track features a catchy chorus and solidifies the band's ability to blend humor with heavy riffs, showcasing their unique approach to thrash metal.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album combines aggressive thrash elements with socially charged lyrics, showcasing M.O.D.'s evolving sound.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features fast-paced tracks with aggressive guitar riffs and shouted vocals, while the second half introduces slower tempos and more varied arrangements.
  • Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, creating a jarring effect that enhances the intensity of the lyrics.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 No Hope 4:12
  • 2 No Glove No Love 2:51
  • 3 True Colors 3:48
  • 4 Accident Scene 3:12
  • 5 Godzula 2:25
  • 6 E Factor 3:08
  • 7 Gross Misconduct 4:03
  • 8 Satan's Cronies 2:37
  • 9 In The City 1:58
  • 10 Come As You Are 2:44
  • 11 Vents 0:13
  • 12 Theme 2:06
  • 13 P.B.M. 0:28
  • 14 The Ride 5:00
  • 15 Dark Knight 5:58

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