Slaves to Society
Master · 2007
61 min · 15 tracks · death metal
Razor-sharp riffs and aggressive rhythms collide with socially charged lyrics in a relentless thrash metal assault.
Top tracks — play these first
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Slaves to Society — The title track encapsulates the album's core theme of societal critique, combining brutal instrumentation with pointed lyrics that challenge conformity.
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Anarchy Nearly Lost — This track stands out for its frenetic pace and chaotic energy, embodying the spirit of rebellion that permeates the album's message.
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The World Police — With its powerful riffing and incisive lyrics critiquing authority and governance, this song serves as a focal point for the album's political undertones.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive riffs and socially charged lyrics, marking a solid entry in the thrash metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with several tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, heavy breakdowns.
- Vocals are predominantly harsh and aggressive, often layered with backing screams to enhance the intensity.
- The lyrical themes focus on societal issues, with each song addressing a different aspect of social critique.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless aggression and urgency
- cathartic release of frustration
- engaging anthems for rebellion
- focused listening for intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic and soft sounds
- seek lighthearted, easygoing tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2007, 'Slaves to Society' is Master’s sixth studio album, following their previous work 'Master' from 2005. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the death and thrash metal scenes, showcasing a matured sound while addressing complex socio-political themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Final Skull 3:55
- 2 In Control 4:03
- 3 Beaten for the Possibility 3:28
- 4 Slaves to Society 3:27
- 5 The Darkest Age 3:49
- 6 Cheater 3:35
- 7 Anarchy Nearly Lost 3:04
- 8 The Room With Views 4:56
- 9 Remnants of Hate 4:35
- 10 The Last Chapter 4:21
- 11 The World Police 6:04
- 12 The Line to Kill 4:36
- 13 He'll Probably Win 2:32
- 14 Lined Up and Punished 4:06
- 15 Everything Is Rotten 4:52
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