What makes Weapons of Our Warfare by Deliverance notable?

Weapons of Our Warfare gained significant attention within the Christian metal community, often cited as a foundational album that helped define the genre's heavy sound infused with faith-based lyrics. Its impact is underscored by its critical reception, particularly for its bold confrontation of darker themes within a religious framework, resonating with fans and critics alike. Released in 1990, Weapons of Our Warfare was Deliverance's second studio album, following their self-titled debut from 1989. This album solidified their place in the Christian metal scene and showcased a maturation in their sound and lyrical depth, addressing both personal struggles and broader spiritual battles.

How many songs are on Weapons of Our Warfare?

Weapons of Our Warfare has 10 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Weapons of Our Warfare

Deliverance · 1990

43 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal

Aggressive thrash metal riffs collide with fervent Christian themes, crafting an urgent call to spiritual warfare.

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Weapons of Our Warfare — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of spiritual battle and resilience, combining relentless instrumentation with powerful lyrics that motivate listeners to engage in faith-driven struggle.
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This Present Darkness — This track explores the theme of spiritual warfare against evil forces, characterized by fast-paced rhythms and vivid imagery that highlight the band's thrash metal roots.
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Slay the Wicked — With its aggressive tone and direct message about battling sin, this song exemplifies the confrontational spirit of the album while showcasing intricate guitar work.

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 combines aggressive thrash metal with strong Christian themes, making it distinctive within its genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, maintaining high energy through the first five songs before slowing down slightly in 'Solitude'.
Lyrically, the tracks consistently reference spiritual warfare themes, with each song presenting a distinct aspect of faith and struggle.

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 6/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

If We Faint Not

The bridge shifts to a more reflective tone, urging perseverance despite trials and tribulations.

This moment contrasts the album's overall aggression by inviting introspection and resilience, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of faith's challenges.

Tracklist

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1 Supplication 1:47
2 This Present Darkness 2:48
3 Weapons of Our Warfare 4:25
4 Solitude 6:06
5 Flesh and Blood 7:28
6 Bought by Blood 3:18
7 Psalms 23 5:51
8 Slay the Wicked 4:04
9 Greetings of Death 2:50
10 If We Faint Not 4:25

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