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No Matter What's the Cause

Holy Moses · 1994

35 min · 13 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and frenetic rhythms pushes the boundaries of thrash metal on this exhilarating album.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Hate Is Just a 4 Letter Word — This track embodies the album's thematic exploration of societal issues through its intense instrumentation and thought-provoking lyrics, making it a standout piece.
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    Acceptance — With its dynamic shifts between melody and aggression, this song captures the essence of Holy Moses's sound while addressing themes of personal struggle.
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    I Feel Sick — The raw energy and urgency of this track reflect the band's ability to convey complex emotions through their music, marking it as a pivotal moment on the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intense lyrical confrontation
  • short bursts of aggression
  • late-night cathartic release
  • relentless energy for workouts

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking mellow background sounds
  • prefer long, immersive tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1994, No Matter What's the Cause is Holy Moses's fifth studio album, coming after their successful 1993 release, Terminal Terror. This album showcases the band's evolution in sound while maintaining their signature intensity, a blend that solidified their place in the thrash metal scene during the early '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Destruction· Kreator· Sodom

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Upon Your Tongue 1:02
  • 2 A Word to Say 2:05
  • 3 Step Ahead 2:35
  • 4 Acceptance 3:54
  • 5 Just Because 2:42
  • 6 What’s Up 2:41
  • 7 Senseless One 1:40
  • 8 Denial 1:48
  • 9 Hate Is Just a 4 Letter Word 6:16
  • 10 On You 2:59
  • 11 I Feel Sick 3:26
  • 12 No Solution 2:08
  • 13 Bomber 2:41

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