Out of Order
Nuclear Assault · 1991
46 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
Thrash riffs collide with punk energy, delivering an aggressive yet melodic exploration of societal issues and personal struggles.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sign in Blood — Opening with relentless energy, this track sets the tone for the album while addressing themes of violence and societal decay.
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Fashion Junkie — This track critiques consumer culture and superficiality, showcasing the band's ability to meld catchy hooks with sharp social commentary.
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Save the Planet — With its environmental message, this epic closer encapsulates the album’s thematic concerns while demonstrating the band's musical evolution.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive thrash with punk energy and social commentary, making it a solid entry in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from aggressive thrash riffs to more melodic sections, creating dynamic contrasts.
- Lyrically, the album addresses societal issues directly, with each track focusing on a specific theme or critique, enhancing its thematic coherence.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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
- steady intensity throughout listening
- aggressive energy for workouts
- lyrical critiques of society
- short tracks for quick bursts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer softer, melodic sounds
- seek lengthy atmospheric pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Out of Order marks Nuclear Assault's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record Handle with Care. By this time, the band was already a significant player in the thrash metal scene, known for their socially conscious lyrics and energetic performances. Released in 1991, this album came during a period when the band was solidifying their identity amid a rapidly changing metal landscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sign in Blood 3:47
- 2 Fashion Junkie 3:43
- 3 Too Young to Die 3:51
- 4 Preaching to the Deaf 4:48
- 5 Resurrection 5:12
- 6 Stop Wait Think 5:01
- 7 Doctor Butcher 3:41
- 8 Quocustodiat 2:35
- 9 Hypocrisy 2:48
- 10 Save the Planet 6:35
- 11 Ballroom Blitz 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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