Bootleg compilation with two albums in the same CD "Serpents Of The Light / When Satan Lives"
Perhaps their very best or their last best, Serpents of the Light has great raw production, it's damn catchy in a good way, and I almost feel like it's underrated compared to other records. It's the most standout record out of the entire discography, and in comparison to most other records on the catalog, it didn't manage to suck or fail; like its disappointing predecessor, Once Upon the Cross. The album cover is their best - when I thought Legion's was, and overall a great fucking record for once (if not the last great record)!
Starting with the title track, it's got sweet and crispy guitar tone, the bass is evenly mixed, and the drums are fantastic! Glen sounds great and the chorus are literally the fucking shit. Every little thing is excellent. Probably the best song and my favorite, Bastard of Christ is perfect in any sense of the word. Brutal, fun, energetic, crazy, and enjoyable from start to finish. The blast beats and the drums stole the track. I Am No One sounds pretty standard, but the verses and chorus are great and the guitar solo was sweet. Slave to the Cross is ANOTHER catchy track. I love the insane death growls, the guitar solo, the verses and chorus, and how evil the entire track sounds. Believe the Lie is heavily riff-orientated. It greatly varies to stay unique, so as the drums. The Truth Above is another track to consider it as something that's fun playing. Catchy as hell, great guitar solo and main riff.
I love the raw sound in the guitar solo of Blame It on God. The riffage is amazing, but the song feels much shorter than advertised and pretty repetitive. This Is Hell We're In quite sounded like the title track. Not necessarily a bad track, but more of a downgrade. Creatures of Habit is also repetitive to say the least. And Father's Baker is also a decent track, but not as powerful as others.
Serpents of the Light is the best Deicide release you could ask for, tied with Legion. Quite frankly, it's got everything: heaviness, brutality, energy, delivery, quality, and awesomeness. Everything beyond this album is going to be a huge letdown, especially the next two records, and if only they had released something that is equivalent to this masterpiece, I would've liked the band a little bit more. Even for the songs I didn't like they have huge potential and are actually better in comparison to other records and their respective offering. I wouldn't of thought I'd give a Deicide album 95%, but this record deserves it. Best tracks are the title track, Bastard of Christ, Slave to the Cross, and Believe the Lie.
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