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Think This

Toxik · 1989

45 min · 10 tracks · progressive metal

A fusion of intricate progressive metal and aggressive thrash, layered with thought-provoking lyrics and dynamic shifts in tempo.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Think This — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, merging frenetic rhythms with introspective lyrics that question societal norms.
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    Greed — This track stands out for its aggressive instrumentation and sharp critique of materialism, reflecting the band's ability to tackle serious subjects with musical intensity.
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    Machine Dream — With its complex arrangement and shifting time signatures, this song showcases Toxik's technical skills while exploring themes of mechanization and humanity's relationship with technology.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • thought-provoking lyrical exploration
  • engaging narrative flow
  • focused listening experience

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek short standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1989, Think This is Toxik's sophomore album, following their debut, World Circus. The band was building a reputation within the thrash metal scene, showcasing their technical prowess and complex songwriting at a time when heavy metal was diversifying.
Stylistic neighbors
Watchtower· Coroner· Annihilator

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Think This 5:37
  • 2 Greed 4:09
  • 3 Spontaneous 5:09
  • 4 There Stood the Fence 4:43
  • 5 Black and White 5:10
  • 6 Wir NJn8 / In God 5:10
  • 7 Machine Dream 4:26
  • 8 Shotgun Logic 5:14
  • 9 Time After Time 4:54
  • 10 Think That 0:26

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