Xerox Success cover

Xerox Success

Equinox · 1992

40 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal

Aggressive riffs and relentless rhythms collide with introspective lyrics, embodying the raw edge of early '90s thrash metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Xerox Success — The title track opens the album with a powerful blend of fast-paced riffs and thought-provoking lyrics that set the tone for the entire record.
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    Souls at Zero — This track showcases a dynamic range, moving from melodic sections to aggressive thrash elements, highlighting the band's technical prowess and lyrical depth.
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    My Sweet TV — A standout for its commentary on media consumption, this track cleverly juxtaposes catchy hooks with critical insights, reflecting societal concerns of the time.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1992, Xerox Success marked Equinox's debut album following their formation in the late '80s. At this point, the band was establishing their sound within the burgeoning Norwegian metal scene, which would later gain international recognition with bands like Mayhem and Dimmu Borgir.
Stylistic neighbors
Testament· Overkill· Annihilator

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Xerox Success 3:41
  • 2 Souls at Zero 4:41
  • 3 Lost Control 4:18
  • 4 Jabbermouth 2:12
  • 5 My Sweet TV 5:22
  • 6 Now 3:12
  • 7 Slave to the Whim 3:42
  • 8 Nothing at All 4:06
  • 9 Damned 2:56
  • 10 Succumb to the Law 6:09

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