Artist: Anacrusis
Released: 1990 RATING: 4/5
The Good: Anacrusis was an incredibly talented band who just had the misfortune of being mostly isolated from the main metal scenes both geographically (They're from St. Louis, MO) and time-wise (their debut surfaced in 1988, right at the tail-end of the Thrash movement). They combined melody, great playing skills, and superior songwriting skills to create a sound that is truly their own. Reason is their second album, following the promising but rough debut Suffering Hour. It is jam-packed with awesomeness: tight riffs, great melodies, and the sudden vocal shifts of Kenn Nardi, all of which are displayed excellently on tracks such as "Stop Me", "Not Forgotten", and "Misshapen Intent". Definately worth listening to.
The Bad: The production is not very good, but then metal isn't supposed to sound squeaky-clean anyway. Those not ready for Nardi's vocals may have trouble adjusting. Also, it might not be "thrashy" enough for some; indeed, some have complained of it being more Progressive than Thrash. While Reason is a personal favorite of mine, it's not as good overall (though only slightly) as Anacrusis's next album, Manic Impressions, which is awesome (again, a review for another day).
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