Remains
Annihilator · 1997
48 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of thrash riffs intertwined with intricate melodies and dark lyrical themes.
Why this album works
- Best for
- intense emotional engagement dynamic shifts in energy dark, brooding atmospheres
- Context
- When 'Remains' was released in 1997, Annihilator was navigating a transitional phase, following their acclaimed album 'King of the Kill' from 1994. This album marked their seventh studio release and showcased a mature sound as they continued to gain traction in the heavy metal scene while experimenting with more progressive elements.
- If you like
- heavy metal, thrash metal
Remains is an album by Annihilator, released in 1997. A relentless barrage of thrash riffs intertwined with intricate melodies and dark lyrical themes. The album is significant for its critical reception, showcasing Annihilator's ability to blend technical proficiency with accessible songwriting. It garnered positive reviews from publications like Metal Hammer, further solidifying the band's status in the thrash metal genre during a time when the scene was evolving. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Remains sound like?
A relentless barrage of thrash riffs intertwined with intricate melodies and dark lyrical themes. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.
What makes Remains by Annihilator notable?
The album is significant for its critical reception, showcasing Annihilator's ability to blend technical proficiency with accessible songwriting. It garnered positive reviews from publications like Metal Hammer, further solidifying the band's status in the thrash metal genre during a time when the scene was evolving. When 'Remains' was released in 1997, Annihilator was navigating a transitional phase, following their acclaimed album 'King of the Kill' from 1994. This album marked their seventh studio release and showcased a mature sound as they continued to gain traction in the heavy metal scene while experimenting with more progressive elements.
Who is Remains for?
Remains works well if you're into intense emotional engagement, dynamic shifts in energy and dark, brooding atmospheres.
How many songs are on Remains?
Remains has 11 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Murder Standout 4:27
- 2 Sexecution 4:34
- 3 No Love Standout 4:46
- 4 Never 5:14
- 5 Human Remains Standout 2:20
- 6 Dead Wrong 5:12
- 7 Wind 4:21
- 8 Tricks and Traps 4:59
- 9 I Want 4:25
- 10 Reaction 3:28
- 11 Bastiage 4:39
Release Date
January 1, 1997
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
48 min 29 sec
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