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 their best! November 12, 2008
First of all this is my favorite Anthrax album because of the production and heaviness of the record. Songs like "Keep it in the family", and "Blood" get me in a mood in which you just want to go destroy something. This is not as fast as Among the living but after State of euphoria this is a very welcome album. Oddly enough I think Korns debut album was influenced alot by Benantes drums and Bellos bass, just a opinion, anyway this is a must have!
 The best Anthrax album? June 11, 2008
I think so. Far darker than anything prior, and more mature (overall). Joey's vocals even seem to be in a slightly better register, not as piercing as before. The whole band just seemed tight and focused, even though Joey's departure and a whole new sound would emerge within the next two years...
The songs are longer than typical for ANthrax, but don't drag. Darker subject matter, written about in a more serious vein than usual, as well. Not that the fun is all gone... the killer cover of Joe Jackson's "Got the Time" is an absolute blast, and Frank Bello shows that bass players CAN be a good thing in metal (for once)!
Personal favorite, the last track "Discharge"... an awesome and slightly underrated album. Start here first, then move on to "Among the Living".
A real classic June 9, 2008
This is the last album that Anthrax did before kicking out their lead singer Joey Belladonna. On the next album they went for a more fashionable sound, and while that album was a huge success, it lacks soul when compared to Persistence of Time.
While it's not excessively dark or fast, Persistence of Time is heavy in a more profound way, this album has such a great attitude. Belladonna's voice fits perfectly and I feel that firing him may have been their biggest mistake.
Anthrax without Belladonna just isn't Anthrax any more.
Anthrax enter the Nineties April 1, 2008
After several very successful years in the 1980's, including releasing what many consider their best album (1987's "Among The Living"), Anthrax were at the peak of their career. The problem with this, though, is that they had a lot to live up to. And while some bands would have crumbled beneath the pressure, or just made a simple rehash of a past album, Anthrax released yet another solid album, "Persistence Of Time." This disc, which was their first album of the 1990's, was also the group's last studio effort with singer Joey Belladonna.
Most of the speed punk beats that "Among The Living" had are gone from these songs, as are the shout-along choruses. But "Persistence Of Time" retains the catchy songs and buzzsaw guitar riffs. And Joey still chooses to sing his vocal parts, so most of these songs have a melodic edge on them. This album is also noteworthy for arguably being Joey's finest hour from a lyrical standpoint, as they have clearly gotten quite a bit smarter and more mature and profound. (Political statements -- like anti-hatred and prejudicism -- is the main theme here.)
The album's first track, "Time," is about the only song on here with punk-ish drumming. This song also features punching riffs and catchy vocals. "Keep It In The Family" is slower its surrounding songs, with a mid-tempo rhythm, slowly grinding riffs, and a sluggish drum beat. The next song, "In My World," which has an inherent groove with surging guitars, thumping drums, and a memorable chorus, is very catchy. Elsewhere, "Gridlock" has blistering fast riffs and a winding guitar solo, "Intro To Reality" is entirely instrumental, "Got The Time" has a very punk-like feel to it, and, lastly, the album ends with "Discharge," which has chug and churning riffs and machine gun drums.
"Persistence Of Time" loses some points for recycled, repetitive riffs and overly long songs (making some tunes, like "H8 Red," become rather boring). But, all in all, this disc is worth your time and money if you're a speed metal or Anthrax freak. It's not a classic, but it still makes for a very enjoyable, worthy listen.
Technical Thrash September 4, 2007
This is by far Anthrax's most complex album. Kinda like their "...And Justice For All" but with a better production. If you like progressive thrash metal, you're bound to like this record.
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