Ignorance
Sacred Reich · 1987
32 min · 9 tracks · thrash metal
A fierce barrage of relentless riffs and politically charged lyrics, encapsulating the raw energy of late '80s thrash metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Death Squad — Opening with aggressive guitar riffs and urgent vocals, this track sets the tone for the entire album while addressing themes of violence and authority.
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Ignorance — The title track encapsulates the band's ethos, critiquing societal apathy through powerful lyrics layered over dynamic instrumentation.
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Violent Solutions — This song features intricate guitar work and a compelling narrative that questions the effectiveness of violence as a response to conflict.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong riffs and socially conscious lyrics typical of late '80s thrash metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that features aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, setting a high-energy tone.
- Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with politically charged lyrics delivered in a harsh vocal style.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, alternating between intense thrash sections and slower, heavier breakdowns.
- The final track concludes with a fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of urgency and unresolved tension.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo aggression
- politically charged themes
- short bursts of intensity
- focused listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- seeking slow, mellow tracks
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, Ignorance was Sacred Reich's debut album, marking their entry into the thrash metal scene. At this point, the band was still emerging from the underground, having formed just a few years earlier in 1985. This album laid the groundwork for their subsequent rise in popularity and influence within the genre.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Death Squad 4:25
- 2 Victim of Demise 3:34
- 3 Layed to Rest 2:18
- 4 Ignorance 4:08
- 5 No Believers 3:22
- 6 Violent Solutions 4:15
- 7 Rest in Peace 3:45
- 8 Sacred Reich 3:16
- 9 Administrative Decisions 3:26
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