Shotgun Justice
Razor · 1990
39 min · 14 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of speed metal thrashing, laced with aggressive riffs and raw, unfiltered energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Miami — Opening with frenetic energy, this track encapsulates the album's aggressive spirit while addressing themes of urban violence and survival.
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Violence Condoned — This track stands out for its blistering pace and incisive lyrics that critique societal acceptance of violence, making it emblematic of the band's ethos.
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Shotgun Justice — The title track delivers an anthem-like quality with powerful riffs, serving as a rallying cry against injustice, representative of Razor's thematic focus.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers intense thrash metal with strong thematic elements but lacks some depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The album features aggressive, fast-paced guitar riffs that dominate nearly every track, creating a relentless energy.
- Most songs are structured around short verses followed by explosive choruses, maintaining a high tempo throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, often shifting from rapid thrashing to slower, heavier breakdowns.
- Lyrical themes focus on violence and aggression, with each song presenting a distinct narrative or concept.
- 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
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.
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Violence Condoned
The lyrics confront societal norms surrounding violence directly, urging listeners to reflect on its normalization.
This direct engagement with uncomfortable themes challenges listeners to reconsider acceptance of brutality in media and culture.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Miami 3:15
- 2 United by Hatred 2:41
- 3 Violence Condoned 2:22
- 4 Electric Torture 2:48
- 5 Meaning of Pain 3:10
- 6 Stabbed in the Back 2:16
- 7 Shotgun Justice 3:16
- 8 Parricide 2:44
- 9 American Luck 2:32
- 10 Brass Knuckles 3:15
- 11 Burning Bridges 2:19
- 12 Concussion 2:24
- 13 Cranial Stomp 2:31
- 14 The Pugilist 3:44
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