Out of Order cover

Out of Order

Nuclear Assault · 1991

46 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal

Aggressive thrash riffs meld with biting lyrics, embodying a raw energy that critiques societal issues.

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 want

  • prefer softer, melodic sounds
  • seek lengthy atmospheric pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Out of Order is Nuclear Assault's fourth studio album, released during a period of transition for the band. Following their critically acclaimed album Handle with Care in 1989, this release faced challenges as thrash metal began to decline in mainstream popularity, forcing the band to adapt their sound while still retaining their core identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Anthrax· Megadeth· Slayer

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