Stone
Stone · 1988
42 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal
Aggressive thrash metal riffs collide with intricate solos and raw, emotive vocals, creating an intense sonic experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Get Stoned — This opening track sets the tone with its fast-paced rhythms and powerful guitar work, showcasing the band's signature sound right from the start.
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No Commands — A standout track that combines aggressive verses with a melodic chorus, it exemplifies Stone's ability to blend intensity with memorable hooks.
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Brain Damage — This lengthy piece features complex arrangements and shifts in tempo, highlighting the band's technical prowess and commitment to progressive elements within thrash.
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Final Cuntdown — Despite its short length, this track delivers a high-energy burst that encapsulates the raw spirit of thrash metal, making it a fan favorite.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Stone delivers intense thrash metal with intricate musicianship and raw vocals, establishing a strong presence in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album features aggressive thrash metal riffs that are consistently fast-paced, with intricate guitar solos interspersed throughout.
- Vocals are raw and emotive, often delivered in a shouting style that complements the intensity of the instrumentation.
- Each track maintains a high energy level, with only brief moments of respite before launching back into heavy riffs.
- The final track, 'Overtake', serves as a climactic conclusion, featuring a tempo shift that emphasizes the album's aggressive themes.
- 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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No Commands
The bridge introduces a moment of reflection where the lyrics shift to question authority directly.
This direct address creates a sharp contrast with the rest of the song, emphasizing rebellion against societal constraints.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get Stoned 4:20
- 2 No Commands 5:44
- 3 Eat Your Pride 4:21
- 4 The Day of Death 3:53
- 5 Reached Out 3:50
- 6 Real Delusion 4:08
- 7 Brain Damage 6:13
- 8 Escape 5:23
- 9 Final Cuntdown 0:57
- 10 Overtake 3:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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