What makes Outraged by Outrage notable?

Outraged received critical acclaim within underground metal circles and helped solidify Outrage's status as a significant player in the Japanese thrash metal scene. The album's thematic focus on societal issues resonated with fans, leading to its recognition as an essential release during a resurgence of interest in heavier genres in Japan around this period. Outrage was already an established name in the Japanese metal scene by the time they released Outraged in 2013, following their previous album, The Last Stand, from 2011. This release marked a continued evolution in their sound, showcasing a blend of speed and thrash metal that had garnered them a dedicated following. As they progressed into their career, their lyrical themes began to delve deeper into social and political commentary.

How many songs are on Outraged?

Outraged has 10 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Outraged

Outrage · 2013

44 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of thrash riffs and speed metal intensity that confronts societal issues with raw energy and urgency.

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Top tracks — play these first

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LOST — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its aggressive riffs and urgent tempo, encapsulating the band's commitment to tackling personal and societal struggles head-on.
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THIS IS WAR — This song features a powerful chorus and intricate guitar work, making it a standout moment that highlights the band's ability to fuse melody with aggression while addressing serious themes.
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SIX MILLION LIGHT YEARS — With its complex rhythm shifts and thought-provoking lyrics, this track exemplifies Outrage's technical prowess and their penchant for weaving meaningful narratives into their music.
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NEW HORIZON (I FOUND YOU) — This track balances emotive lyrics with dynamic instrumentation, showcasing the band's versatility and depth beyond standard thrash metal tropes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong thrash elements with thematic depth, though it remains within established genre boundaries.

What we noticed

The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, maintaining high energy through the first half before introducing slower, more complex arrangements in the latter tracks.
Lyrical themes focus on societal issues, with verses often structured to emphasize confrontational messages, while choruses provide anthemic hooks.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

THIS IS WAR

The bridge introduces a shift in perspective that emphasizes internal conflict amidst external chaos.

By altering the narrative viewpoint at this critical moment, the song deepens its emotional impact while critiquing broader societal tensions.

Tracklist

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

1 LOST 4:14
2 GRIP ON CHAINS 4:59
3 NEW HORIZON (I FOUND YOU) 5:01
4 SUCK IT 2:48
5 SIX MILLION LIGHT YEARS 4:29
6 FREYA 2:26
7 THIS IS WAR 3:53
8 HEY! I’VE GOT A FEELING 7:31
9 IN THE AIR 4:05
10 FAR AWAY 5:31

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