Blind Illusion "BLIND ILLUSION - The Sane Asylum / Slipcase CD" CD
Cult Thrash Metal from the Bay Area, remastered and restored!
At the time Blind Illusion released âĂĂșThe Sane AsylumâĂĂč, they had been active in some form for about 10 years, quite an oddity for a band to release their debut album 10 years into their career. But in the case of âĂĂșThe Sane AsylumâĂĂč it may be to its advantage. Being that Blind Illusion was a Bay Area band it is easy to understand the overwhelming thrash sound, but some of these songs date back to 1979, which creates quite a contrast to the songs written in 1988. Despite the bands thrash base, there is also a very prevalent prog rock element.
But âĂĂșThe Sane AsylumâĂĂč never falls into the clichâ© trappings of Thrash Metal, maybe due to the fact that they sometimes sound much more comfortable playing the more experimental material. The album manages to possess a great sound, even if the production is not the best (even if it is produced by a Metal celebrity...). The remaster gives it a huge extra punch we might say.
Of course, looking back on this album, thereâĂĂŽs always the looming presence of Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde, who are, of course, also active in Alternative Rock group Primus. Though at that point of their respected careers each already had a very solid track record, with Claypool being told he couldnâĂĂŽt join Metallica because he was âĂĂștoo goodâĂĂč, and LaLonde was known as the guitarist of the Death Metal pioneers Possessed.
Each song is very much important to the whole album, and while there are standouts (âĂĂșDeath NoiseâĂĂč, âĂĂșMetamorphosis of a MonsterâĂĂč), but each songs works with each other to create a greater whole. There are no weak songs, on this album. Each song has its own distinct qualities that make each individually great, and that individual strength Overall, Blind Illusions âĂĂșThe Sane AsylumâĂĂč is a study of a puzzle inside a riddle. ItâĂĂŽs one of the most interesting listens youâĂĂŽll ever encounter if you are into Thrash Metal. Find it, buy it. And enjoy this masterpiece. And be prepared for the comeback album in 2022!
TRACKLIST
1. The Sane Asylum
2. Bloodshower
3. Vengeance is mine
4. Death Noise
5. Kamakazi
6. Smash the Crystal
7. Vicious Vision
8. Metamorphosis of a Monster
Cult Thrash Metal from the Bay Area, remastered and restored!
At the time Blind Illusion released âĂĂșThe Sane AsylumâĂĂč, they had been active in some form for about 10 years, quite an oddity for a band to release their debut album 10 years into their career. But in the case of âĂĂșThe Sane AsylumâĂĂč it may be to its advantage. Being that Blind Illusion was a Bay Area band it is easy to understand the overwhelming thrash sound, but some of these songs date back to 1979, which creates quite a contrast to the songs written in 1988. Despite the bands thrash base, there is also a very prevalent prog rock element.
But âĂĂșThe Sane AsylumâĂĂč never falls into the clichâ© trappings of Thrash Metal, maybe due to the fact that they sometimes sound much more comfortable playing the more experimental material. The album manages to possess a great sound, even if the production is not the best (even if it is produced by a Metal celebrity...). The remaster gives it a huge extra punch we might say.
Of course, looking back on this album, thereâĂĂŽs always the looming presence of Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde, who are, of course, also active in Alternative Rock group Primus. Though at that point of their respected careers each already had a very solid track record, with Claypool being told he couldnâĂĂŽt join Metallica because he was âĂĂștoo goodâĂĂč, and LaLonde was known as the guitarist of the Death Metal pioneers Possessed.
Each song is very much important to the whole album, and while there are standouts (âĂĂșDeath NoiseâĂĂč, âĂĂșMetamorphosis of a MonsterâĂĂč), but each songs works with each other to create a greater whole. There are no weak songs, on this album. Each song has its own distinct qualities that make each individually great, and that individual strength Overall, Blind Illusions âĂĂșThe Sane AsylumâĂĂč is a study of a puzzle inside a riddle. ItâĂĂŽs one of the most interesting listens youâĂĂŽll ever encounter if you are into Thrash Metal. Find it, buy it. And enjoy this masterpiece. And be prepared for the comeback album in 2022!
TRACKLIST
1. The Sane Asylum
2. Bloodshower
3. Vengeance is mine
4. Death Noise
5. Kamakazi
6. Smash the Crystal
7. Vicious Vision
8. Metamorphosis of a Monster
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Cult Thrash Metal from the Bay Area, remastered and restored!
At the time Blind Illusion released âĂĂșThe Sane AsylumâĂĂč, they had been active in some form for about 10 years, quite an oddity for a band to release their debut album 10 years into their career. But in the case of âĂĂșThe Sane AsylumâĂĂč it may be to its advantage. Being that Blind Illusion was a Bay Area band it is easy to understand the overwhelming thrash sound, but some of these songs date back to 1979, which creates quite a contrast to the songs written in 1988. Despite the bands thrash base, there is also a very prevalent prog rock element.
But âĂĂșThe Sane AsylumâĂĂč never falls into the clichâ© trappings of Thrash Metal, maybe due to the fact that they sometimes sound much more comfortable playing the more experimental material. The album manages to possess a great sound, even if the production is not the best (even if it is produced by a Metal celebrity...). The remaster gives it a huge extra punch we might say.
Of course, looking back on this album, thereâĂĂŽs always the looming presence of Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde, who are, of course, also active in Alternative Rock group Primus. Though at that point of their respected careers each already had a very solid track record, with Claypool being told he couldnâĂĂŽt join Metallica because he was âĂĂștoo goodâĂĂč, and LaLonde was known as the guitarist of the Death Metal pioneers Possessed.
Each song is very much important to the whole album, and while there are standouts (âĂĂșDeath NoiseâĂĂč, âĂĂșMetamorphosis of a MonsterâĂĂč), but each songs works with each other to create a greater whole. There are no weak songs, on this album. Each song has its own distinct qualities that make each individually great, and that individual strength Overall, Blind Illusions âĂĂșThe Sane AsylumâĂĂč is a study of a puzzle inside a riddle. ItâĂĂŽs one of the most interesting listens youâĂĂŽll ever encounter if you are into Thrash Metal. Find it, buy it. And enjoy this masterpiece. And be prepared for the comeback album in 2022!
TRACKLIST
1. The Sane Asylum
2. Bloodshower
3. Vengeance is mine
4. Death Noise
5. Kamakazi
6. Smash the Crystal
7. Vicious Vision
8. Metamorphosis of a Monster
