What makes The Pillars of Humanity by The Crucified notable?

This album is notable for its critical reception within the underground music scene, earning praise for its intense sound and thought-provoking lyrics. It helped to further establish The Crucified as a significant force in the crossover thrash movement, influencing subsequent bands in the genre. Released on November 17, 1991, The Pillars of Humanity was The Crucified's second full-length album, coming after their self-titled debut in 1991. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the burgeoning crossover thrash scene, marked by a push towards more complex songwriting and thematic depth.

How many songs are on The Pillars of Humanity?

The Pillars of Humanity has 10 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Released 35 years ago this November

The Pillars of Humanity

The Crucified · 1991

36 min · 10 tracks · crossover thrash

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and politically charged lyrics encapsulating the raw energy of early '90s crossover thrash.

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It's All About Fear — This track exemplifies the band's aggressive style while tackling themes of anxiety and societal pressure, making it a standout opener.
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Mindbender — With its intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, Mindbender showcases The Crucified's ability to blend melody with heaviness effectively.
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The Pillars of Humanity — The title track encapsulates the album’s message about human struggles and societal issues through fierce instrumentation and poignant lyrics.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album features aggressive riffs and politically charged lyrics, maintaining a relentless energy throughout.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief intro that leads directly into the aggressive tempo of 'It's All About Fear', setting a relentless pace.
Tracks often feature rapid shifts between tempos, with breakdowns that emphasize the heavy riffs and politically charged lyrics.
Several songs incorporate gang vocals, creating a sense of urgency and collective energy that enhances the aggressive sound.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Intro / Hateworld 5:21
2 It's All About Fear 2:29
3 The Wrong One 3:41
4 Mindbender 3:53
5 Path to Sorrow 4:02
6 Fellowship of Thieves 3:12
7 Focus 2:32
8 The Strength 3:53
9 Blackstone / So-Called Living, 1991 4:16
10 The Pillars of Humanity 2:58

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