In War and Pieces
Sodom · 2010
94 min · 21 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless assault of thrash metal fury, blending aggressive riffs with darkly thematic lyrics and intricate musicianship.
Top tracks — play these first
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In War and Pieces — The title track sets the stage for the album's exploration of conflict with blistering riffs and powerful vocals, encapsulating Sodom's signature sound.
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Hellfire — This track features frenetic energy and intense lyrical imagery about destruction and chaos, showcasing Sodom's ability to blend aggression with thought-provoking content.
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Nothing Counts More Than Blood — Highlighting themes of loyalty and betrayal, this song's driving rhythm and sharp guitar work make it a standout representation of the album’s emotional depth.
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Soul Contraband — With its intricate structure and dynamic shifts, this track captures the band’s technical prowess while exploring darker themes of morality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong thrash elements with intricate musicianship but lacks some cohesion in its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features rapid-fire drumming and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a relentless pace.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts, alternating between fast thrash sections and slower, heavier breakdowns.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- relentless energy for workouts
- cathartic release during chaos
- engaging battle-themed narratives
- wave-like pacing for immersion
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow background music
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows Sodom's resurgence and reaffirmation in thrash metal after a long evolution.
- Career context
- In War and Pieces is Sodom's eleventh studio album, released in 2010 after a decade-long evolution following their commercial peak in the 1980s. This album showcases the band's return to form, embracing their thrash roots while also experimenting with heavier themes and complex arrangements. The release comes after lineup changes, with the band solidifying its classic trio format once again.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kreator· Destruction· Sepultura
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 In War and Pieces 4:11
- 2 Hellfire 3:07
- 3 Through Toxic Veins 4:43
- 4 Nothing Counts More Than Blood 3:48
- 5 Storm Raging Up 5:08
- 6 Feigned Death Throes 3:59
- 7 Soul Contraband 3:50
- 8 God Bless You 5:10
- 9 The Art of Killing Poetry 4:38
- 10 Knarrenheinz 3:17
- 11 Styptic Parasite 5:13
Disc 2
- 1 Blood on Your Lips 4:54
- 2 City of God 5:22
- 3 Proselytism Real 4:42
- 4 Christ Passion 6:38
- 5 One Step Over the Line 5:15
- 6 Abuse 2:14
- 7 Sodomy and Lust 5:11
- 8 Ausgebombt 3:15
- 9 The Saw Is the Law 5:59
- 10 Outbreak of Evil 3:29
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