Taking Over
Overkill · 1987
45 min · 9 tracks · thrash metal
Thrash metal aggression collides with intricate riffs and powerful vocals, creating a relentless sonic assault.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo intensity relentless energy for workouts powerful vocals that energize
- Context
- Released on March 1, 1987, 'Taking Over' was Overkill's third studio album, coming after their breakthrough record 'Feel the Fire'. By this time, they had cemented their place in the thrash metal scene, gaining attention for their dynamic sound and lyrical depth. This album further solidified their reputation, showcasing a maturation in songwriting while retaining the energetic ferocity they were known for.
- If you like
- thrash metal
Taking Over is an album by Overkill, released in 1987. Thrash metal aggression collides with intricate riffs and powerful vocals, creating a relentless sonic assault. 'Taking Over' significantly impacted the thrash metal genre, often regarded as a key release of the late 1980s. The album peaked at number 92 on the Billboard 200, marking a notable moment for thrash bands achieving commercial success. Its raw intensity and lyrical themes influenced subsequent generations of metal musicians and helped shape the direction of heavy music during that era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Taking Over sound like?
Thrash metal aggression collides with intricate riffs and powerful vocals, creating a relentless sonic assault. Rooted in thrash metal.
What makes Taking Over by Overkill notable?
'Taking Over' significantly impacted the thrash metal genre, often regarded as a key release of the late 1980s. The album peaked at number 92 on the Billboard 200, marking a notable moment for thrash bands achieving commercial success. Its raw intensity and lyrical themes influenced subsequent generations of metal musicians and helped shape the direction of heavy music during that era. Released on March 1, 1987, 'Taking Over' was Overkill's third studio album, coming after their breakthrough record 'Feel the Fire'. By this time, they had cemented their place in the thrash metal scene, gaining attention for their dynamic sound and lyrical depth. This album further solidified their reputation, showcasing a maturation in songwriting while retaining the energetic ferocity they were known for.
Who is Taking Over for?
Taking Over works well if you're into steady mid-tempo intensity, relentless energy for workouts and powerful vocals that energize.
How many songs are on Taking Over?
Taking Over has 9 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Deny the Cross Standout 4:43
- 2 Wrecking Crew 4:32
- 3 Fear His Name 5:24
- 4 Use Your Head 4:19
- 5 Fatal If Swallowed 6:45
- 6 Powersurge 4:36
- 7 In Union We Stand Standout 4:26
- 8 Electro-Violence Standout 3:45
- 9 Overkill II (The Nightmare Continues) 7:07
Release Date
March 1, 1987
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
45 min 40 sec
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