Worth the Weight
Anvil · 1992
48 min · 8 tracks · heavy metal
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and aggressive vocals that embody classic metal's raw energy.
Why this album works
Though it did not achieve significant commercial success, 'Worth the Weight' is notable for its unapologetic embrace of traditional heavy metal at a time when the genre faced declining popularity. The album has garnered cult status over the years, influencing later generations of metal bands seeking to revive classic sounds.
- Best for
- relentless energy for workouts back-loaded intensity builds momentum cathartic release through aggression
- Context
- Released in 1992, 'Worth the Weight' marked Anvil's fifth studio album, following their 1987 release 'Strength of Steel'. At this point, the band was striving to regain traction amidst a changing metal landscape dominated by grunge and alternative rock influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Infanticide Standout 7:40
- 2 On the Way to Hell Standout 6:04
- 3 Bushpig 4:07
- 4 Embalmer 6:53
- 5 Pow Wow 5:59
- 6 Sins of the Flesh Standout 5:19
- 7 A.Z. #85 3:11
- 8 Sadness / Love Me When I’m Dead 8:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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