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Released 30 years ago

The State of Mind Report

Acid Drinkers · 1996

49 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal

A fierce blend of thrash metal and heavy rock that challenges norms with raw energy and sharp lyrics.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Solid Rock — This track showcases the band's ability to fuse catchy melodies with powerful riffs, highlighting their unique sound within the thrash genre.
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    24 Radical Questions — With provocative lyrics and complex rhythms, this song exemplifies the band's lyrical depth and musical complexity, making it a standout on the album.
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    Walkway to Heaven — The epic length and dynamic shifts in this track illustrate Acid Drinkers' ambition, blending heavy metal intensity with intricate arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • thought-provoking chaos and intensity
  • short bursts of frenetic energy
  • reflective moments amidst aggression
  • cathartic release through loudness

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer smooth, consistent flows
  • seek calm and soothing sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1996, The State of Mind Report marked Acid Drinkers’ fifth studio album, showcasing their evolution from a local Polish band to a significant presence in the European metal scene. Following their breakthrough with the previous album, it reflects their growing confidence and experimentation in sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Kreator· Sepultura· Sodom

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Private Eco 3:26
  • 2 Two Be One 4:20
  • 3 24 Radical Questions 4:19
  • 4 Solid Rock 5:15
  • 5 United Suicide Legion 6:03
  • 6 Pump the Plastic Heart 5:32
  • 7 Maximum Overload 4:29
  • 8 Solid Rock, Part II 4:38
  • 9 Wild Thing 3:00
  • 10 Walkway to Heaven 8:43

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