The Best of Testament
Testament · 1996
77 min · 17 tracks · thrash metal
A thunderous collection of thrash metal anthems that encapsulates Testament's aggressive sonic evolution.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys cathartic full-volume release late-night high-energy sessions
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'The Best of Testament' comes after the band’s breakthrough album, 'The Ritual' (1992), and highlights their influential sound over a decade. At this point, Testament was solidifying their legacy in the heavy metal genre, following a series of critically acclaimed releases that helped define American thrash metal.
- If you like
- thrash metal
The Best of Testament is an album by Testament, released in 1996. A thunderous collection of thrash metal anthems that encapsulates Testament's aggressive sonic evolution. This compilation is significant as it showcases Testament's most impactful tracks, contributing to their reputation as one of the leading bands in thrash metal. It also achieved commercial success, reaching notable chart positions and reinvigorating interest in their music during a time of shifting trends in metal. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Best of Testament sound like?
A thunderous collection of thrash metal anthems that encapsulates Testament's aggressive sonic evolution. Rooted in thrash metal.
What makes The Best of Testament by Testament notable?
This compilation is significant as it showcases Testament's most impactful tracks, contributing to their reputation as one of the leading bands in thrash metal. It also achieved commercial success, reaching notable chart positions and reinvigorating interest in their music during a time of shifting trends in metal. Released in 1996, 'The Best of Testament' comes after the band’s breakthrough album, 'The Ritual' (1992), and highlights their influential sound over a decade. At this point, Testament was solidifying their legacy in the heavy metal genre, following a series of critically acclaimed releases that helped define American thrash metal.
Who is The Best of Testament for?
The Best of Testament works well if you're into dynamic peaks and valleys, cathartic full-volume release and late-night high-energy sessions.
How many songs are on The Best of Testament?
The Best of Testament has 17 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Over the Wall Standout 4:08
- 2 The New Order 4:28
- 3 Sins of Omission 5:02
- 4 Electric Crown 5:31
- 5 The Legacy 5:31
- 6 Burnt Offerings 5:07
- 7 Practice What You Preach Standout 4:56
- 8 Hail Mary 3:33
- 9 Trial by Fire 4:16
- 10 Alone in the Dark 4:06
- 11 Disciples of the Watch 5:06
- 12 Greenhouse Effect 4:55
- 13 Low 3:35
- 14 Souls of Black 3:24
- 15 Return to Serenity Standout 6:32
- 16 Sails of Charon 4:40
- 17 Draw the Line 2:50
Release Date
January 1, 1996
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
77 min 48 sec
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