Time Is Up
Havok · 2011
42 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal
Razor-sharp riffs and aggressive rhythms drive an intense exploration of societal issues within a relentless thrash metal framework.
Top tracks — play these first
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Prepare for Attack — Opening with frenetic energy, this track sets the tone for the entire album with its blistering riffs and urgent lyrics about confronting societal decay.
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Fatal Intervention — This track combines intricate guitar work with a powerful chorus that critiques governmental actions, highlighting Havok's knack for blending musical aggression with thoughtful commentary.
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Killing Tendencies — With its dynamic shifts and complex solos, this song showcases the band's technical abilities while delving into dark themes of violence and morality.
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Time Is Up — The title track encapsulates the album's urgency and thematic focus on time running out, featuring a captivating blend of melody and ferocity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong musicianship and thematic depth within its thrash framework, though it may not stand out significantly in the broader genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, maintaining high energy through the first half before introducing slower, more complex arrangements in the latter tracks.
- Each song features intricate guitar work with rapid riffs and solos, often layered over aggressive drumming that emphasizes the thrash metal style.
- Lyrically, the album tackles societal and political issues, with verses that are delivered in a harsh vocal style, enhancing the intensity of the themes.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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 aggression throughout experience
- politically charged lyrical themes
- for intense workouts
- relentless energy for focus
- engaging from start to finish
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, soothing sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2011, 'Time Is Up' marked Havok's second studio album, following their debut 'Burn' in 2009. At this point in their career, the band was establishing themselves firmly in the thrash metal scene, showcasing their technical prowess and commitment to heavy music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Municipal Waste· Lich King· Toxic Holocaust
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Covering Fire
The bridge introduces a moment where the narrative voice shifts to a direct confrontation of authority figures who perpetuate violence.
This shift creates an immediate sense of urgency and defiance, drawing listeners into the critique more personally than previous verses.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prepare for Attack 3:56
- 2 Fatal Intervention 4:27
- 3 No Amnesty 3:29
- 4 D.O.A. 3:43
- 5 Covering Fire 4:15
- 6 Killing Tendencies 5:32
- 7 Scumbag in Disguise 4:33
- 8 The Cleric 4:45
- 9 Out of My Way 3:20
- 10 Time Is Up 4:02
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