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Outcast

Kreator · 1997

47 min · 13 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless blend of aggressive riffs and melodic undertones that captures the essence of thrash metal's evolution in the late '90s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo aggression
  • melodic undertones amidst intensity
  • relentless drive for empowerment
  • anthemic choruses for participation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek soft, mellow soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on July 22, 1997, 'Outcast' was Kreator's sixth studio album, following their commercial peak with 'Renewal' in 1992. At this point, the band was navigating a transitional phase, experimenting with a more melodic sound while retaining their thrash roots. This album marked a significant shift towards exploring emotional themes and complexity in their music.
Stylistic neighbors
Sodom· Destruction· Overkill

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Leave This World Behind 3:28
  • 2 Phobia 3:22
  • 3 Forever 2:51
  • 4 Black Sunrise 4:32
  • 5 Nonconformist 3:15
  • 6 Enemy Unseen 3:20
  • 7 Outcast 4:54
  • 8 Stronger Than Before 3:16
  • 9 Ruin of Life 3:54
  • 10 Whatever It May Take 3:46
  • 11 Alive Again 3:47
  • 12 Against the Rest 2:38
  • 13 A Better Tomorrow 4:12

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