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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.

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

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
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

  • 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

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