The Least Successful Human Cannonball
Destruction · 1998
44 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of frantic riffs and aggressive vocals that embodies the raw energy of thrash metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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263 Dead Popes — This track showcases Destruction's signature blend of speed and intricate guitar work while delivering provocative themes with biting social commentary.
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Autoaggression — With its frenetic pace and harsh vocals, this track exemplifies the band's ability to merge melody with aggression, making it a high point of the album.
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Brother of Cain — This song stands out for its complex arrangements and dynamic shifts, reflecting both lyrical depth and musical sophistication that defines the album’s ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intense riffs and aggressive vocals typical of thrash metal, with solid craftsmanship throughout.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo above 200 BPM across most tracks, creating an unrelenting pace.
- Vocals are predominantly aggressive and delivered in a harsh style, with occasional melodic backing harmonies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with intense energy
- dark themes for focused listening
- consistent arc with satisfying resolution
- engaging complexity for active attention
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Re-established Destruction's reputation in thrash metal after a hiatus.
- Career context
- Released in 1998, The Least Successful Human Cannonball marked Destruction's return after a four-year hiatus following their previous album, All Hell Breaks Loose. This album came during a transitional phase for the band as they sought to reclaim their position in the thrash metal scene amidst changing musical landscapes.
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 3:09
- 4 Cellar Soul 5:46
- 5 God Gifted 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Chaos A.D.
Sepultura
Shares intense aggression and complex rhythms, capturing the raw energy of thrash and groove metal.
God Hates Us All
Slayer
Maintains a relentless pace and aggressive vocals, embodying the same frantic energy of thrash metal.
The Killing Kind
Overkill
Combines furious riffs and a similar lyrical intensity, resonating with the thrash metal ethos.
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