Waste 'Em All
Municipal Waste · 2003
17 min · 16 tracks · thrash metal
A furious barrage of short, sharp thrash anthems fueled by irreverent humor and sociopolitical critique.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mutants of War — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend absurdity with aggressive riffs, capturing the essence of their satirical take on war culture.
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I Want to Kill the President — Its provocative title and blunt lyrical content position it as a bold statement piece that highlights the band's penchant for controversial themes.
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Waste ’Em All — The title track encapsulates the album's overall energy and ethos, combining catchy hooks with relentless speed that defines Municipal Waste's signature sound.
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Drunk as Shit — With its humorous approach to drunken escapades, this song showcases the band's knack for melding fun with ferocity, making it a fan favorite.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP delivers high-energy thrash with sharp humor, establishing a strong identity in the crossover genre.
What we noticed
- The album features 16 tracks, most of which are under three minutes long, creating a relentless pace throughout.
- Tracks often begin with a brief intro or sound bite before launching into fast-paced riffs and aggressive drumming.
- Several songs incorporate humorous lyrics that critique societal issues, contrasting the intensity of the music with irreverent themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- rapid-fire adrenaline rush
- short bursts of intensity
- social commentary with humor
- for high-energy parties
- headbanging anthems for release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive tracks
- seek melodic, slower tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Municipal Waste released Waste 'Em All as their debut studio album in 2003, establishing themselves as a significant voice in crossover thrash. At this point, the band was transitioning from their early demos and gaining traction in the underground metal scene, setting the stage for their subsequent rise in popularity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Suicidal Tendencies· Anthrax· Corrosion of Conformity
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Executioner (intro) 1:12
- 2 Sweet Attack 0:58
- 3 Mutants of War 1:00
- 4 Knife Fight 0:50
- 5 Drunk as Shit 0:58
- 6 Death Prank 0:11
- 7 Substitute Creature 1:01
- 8 Waste ’Em All 1:30
- 9 Toxic Revolution 1:51
- 10 I Want to Kill the President 0:17
- 11 Thrash?! Don't Mind If I Do 0:56
- 12 Dropped Out 0:46
- 13 Blood Hunger 1:10
- 14 Jock Pit 1:15
- 15 The Mountain Wizard 1:25
- 16 [untitled] 2:09
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