Tear Your Soul Apart
Venom · 1990
18 min · 6 tracks · heavy metal
A ferocious blend of thrash and speed metal that channels raw energy and aggressive riffs through relentless percussion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Skool Daze — The opening track sets a frenetic pace with fast-paced drums and aggressive guitar riffs, encapsulating the album's high-energy vibe right from the start.
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Civilised — This track showcases a more melodic approach while retaining the band's signature heaviness, highlighting Venom's ability to blend aggression with structure.
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Hellbent — With its short duration and explosive intensity, this song epitomizes the raw, unfiltered power that defines much of the album, making it a standout moment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases energetic thrash metal with solid execution but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high tempo with aggressive riffs and rapid drumming, while the fourth track slows down slightly, introducing a more melodic element.
- Each song features a consistent use of harsh vocals layered over intricate guitar work, creating a dense sound texture.
- The final two tracks return to the fast-paced aggression established at the beginning, culminating in a frenetic finish.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of aggressive energy
- intense listening for adrenaline junkies
- dark themes with rapid tempos
- for high-energy workouts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive albums
- seek calm, soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1990, Tear Your Soul Apart was Venom's fifth studio album, marking a significant shift in their sound as they moved further into thrash metal territory following their earlier black metal roots. This album came after their previous release, Prime Evil (1989), showcasing the band's evolution and desire to experiment with more aggressive musical styles.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Skool Daze 3:49
- 2 Burstin' Out 2:39
- 3 The Ark 3:42
- 4 Civilised 3:28
- 5 Angel Dust 2:38
- 6 Hellbent 2:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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