The Least Successful Human Cannonball
Destruction · 1998
44 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
Raw, aggressive thrash metal that fuses chaotic energy with complex song structures and darkly thematic lyrics.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in re-establishing Destruction's reputation in the thrash metal genre after a challenging decade. It received positive reviews from fans and critics alike, helping to bridge the gap between classic thrash and newer metal influences, ultimately influencing subsequent bands in the genre.
- Best for
- steady pacing with intense energy dark themes for focused listening consistent arc with satisfying resolution
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'The Least Successful Human Cannonball' marked Destruction's return after a brief hiatus following their album 'Cracked Brain' (1990). This period saw the band navigating lineup changes and revitalizing their sound, as they aimed to reclaim their position within the thrash metal scene of the late '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Angel Dust· Hatesphere· Massacration
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Formless, Faceless, Nameless 4:27
- 2 Tick on a Tree 4:59
- 3 263 Dead Popes Standout 3:09
- 4 Cellar Soul Standout 5:46
- 5 God Gifted Standout 4:30
- 6 Autoaggression 3:46
- 7 Hofffmannn’s Helll 4:44
- 8 Brother of Cain 4:54
- 9 A Fake Transition 1:33
- 10 Continental Drift I 2:52
- 11 Continental Drift II 3:40
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