Impact Is Imminent
Exodus · 1990
49 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal
Frenetic riffs and aggressive rhythms collide with thought-provoking lyrics in Exodus's fierce thrash metal sound.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs long, immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'Impact Is Imminent' marked Exodus's fourth studio album, coming after the band's pivotal release, 'Fabulous Disaster' in 1989. At this point, they were solidifying their status within the thrash metal scene while navigating lineup changes and evolving their lyrical themes toward more socially conscious topics.
- If you like
- thrash metal
Impact Is Imminent is an album by Exodus, released in 1990. Frenetic riffs and aggressive rhythms collide with thought-provoking lyrics in Exodus's fierce thrash metal sound. 'Impact Is Imminent' is notable for its critical reception, garnering praise from publications like Metal Forces and Kerrang! for its intensity and musicianship. The album featured tracks that have since become staples of Exodus's live performances, further solidifying their influence on the thrash metal genre during a competitive era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Impact Is Imminent sound like?
Frenetic riffs and aggressive rhythms collide with thought-provoking lyrics in Exodus's fierce thrash metal sound. Rooted in thrash metal.
What makes Impact Is Imminent by Exodus notable?
'Impact Is Imminent' is notable for its critical reception, garnering praise from publications like Metal Forces and Kerrang! for its intensity and musicianship. The album featured tracks that have since become staples of Exodus's live performances, further solidifying their influence on the thrash metal genre during a competitive era. Released in 1990, 'Impact Is Imminent' marked Exodus's fourth studio album, coming after the band's pivotal release, 'Fabulous Disaster' in 1989. At this point, they were solidifying their status within the thrash metal scene while navigating lineup changes and evolving their lyrical themes toward more socially conscious topics.
Who is Impact Is Imminent for?
Impact Is Imminent works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, gradual builds and payoffs and long, immersive listening sessions.
How many songs are on Impact Is Imminent?
Impact Is Imminent has 10 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:37
- 2 Impact Is Imminent 3:42
- 3 A.W.O.L. Standout 5:44
- 4 The Lunatic Parade 4:13
- 5 Within the Walls of Chaos 7:45
- 6 Objection Overruled 4:34
- 7 Only Death Decides Standout 6:06
- 8 Heads They Win (Tails You Lose) 7:42
- 9 Changing of the Guard Standout 6:49
- 10 Thrash Under Pressure 2:38
Release Date
January 1, 1990
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
49 min 53 sec
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