Kreator ‎"Extreme Aggression" CD

Extreme Aggression definitely remains one of my favourite thrash records of all time for a number of reasons. From the fantastic juicy guitar tone to the excellent riffs, Extreme Aggression really packs a punch. Personally I would say every track is killer and there's no filler! Every song feels like it's fueled with anger and aggression. At this point in Kreator's career, they are still evolving as musicians and this record is proof of that. Considering that this album is one of my all time favourites I don't really have any bad things to say about it. Now you could argue and say that there's no such thing as a perfect metal album but to me this album is flawless. My only gripe with this album is that I wish it was longer but that isn't a major issue, that's just my personal gripe because I enjoy it so much and wish for more.
Firstly I want to talk about the glorious production of this record. Like holy shit what an upgrade from their previous record "Terrible Certainty" in terms of the sound. In my opinion the production value of the band from their debut gets better with each record until the early 90s after "Coma of Souls". I don't think this album would be as great if the production was crappy but the riffs could possibly make up for that which is what I will talk about in the next paragraph. Shout out to Randy Burns because he absolutely nailed the production of this album.
Now I'll talk about the actual songwriting, riffs etc. I think the riffs on this album are absolutely brilliant and also memorable. I couldn't pick a favourite riff even if I tried because there's just too many good ones. The main riff from the title track is just one example. There's definitely some complexity with the riffs which I really admire. Some songs have more simple riffs but that doesn't at all mean they're bad. Sometimes simple is good and even the simpler riffs on the record are great. Also the riffs are so crisp and clear (thanks to the nice production). The lyrics are pretty good I must add. I feel like lots of anger went into the writing of the songs which is normal for thrash. The title track alone is probably the best example of angry lyrics. There's some nice soloing too that's present on the record. One of my favourites is the solo from "Betrayer". I never get tired of that one. It isn't messy like some of Kreator's early solos from albums such as "Pleasure to Kill". Another good highlight of the album is the song "Some Pain Will Last". I love the slow intro and the buildup with that thunderous riff you hear around the beginning of the song and once again after the solo. I can't forget to mention Ventor's awesome drumming too. It's like thunder.
To conclude, this album is a masterpiece and just flawless. Kreator really showed how well they have evolved with their creativity. It's a must-listen for all those who come across the band for the first time. I think it's one of the best metal records of all time. Overall the composition of the record is fantastic. Kreator's finest hour.

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