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Genre:
Rock
Release Date: 12/20/1991
Run Time: 50:13
Generally considered the band's best album,
Among the Living broadened the scope of
Anthrax's subject matter with socially conscious lyrics addressing prejudice, violence, drug abuse (
"Efilnikufesin [N.F.L.]," a rip on
John Belushi), and the hollowness of the music business, as well as a politically correct ode to the
"Indians." However, the band refuses to take itself too seriously, also recording tributes to
Stephen King and
Judge Dredd. Musically, the band delivers a powerful, aggressive roar driven by impossibly fast riffing and the changing tempos and collectively shouted vocals of
hardcore, especially on the classic
"Caught in a Mosh." The brutal rhythm guitar work of
Scott Ian and the explosive drumming of
Charlie Benante relentlessly push the songs along while still maintaining a solid groove, and more than make up for some lyrical awkwardness.
Among the Living remains arguably
Anthrax's foremost achievement.
~Steve Huey, All Music Guide
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GET READY TO MOSH...
WOW, Anthrax really brings the hardcore/thrash metal on Among The Living!!! From writing about stephen king to judge dredd comics and john belushi, Anthrax knows how to sell a record! I Am The Law's drumming is just manic, and nearly impossible to immitate. The Joey Belladonna's vocals are just killer here, listen to the screams in immitation of life! The guitar soloing of Scott Ian And Dan Spitz(expecially in Any Skeletons In The Closet) are just insane!!!! and who can forget th ode to the "indians"? A brutal record that stands the test of time, and re-set the standards of heavy metal in 1987.
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