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Title: No Mercy Shown
Review: Although Slayer would later transcend the boundaries of typical metal and become the epitomization of speed metal, they received their start as a blazingly raw thrash band. Similar in sound to Judas Priest and similar in pure energy to Metallica(Kill 'em All), Show no Mercy exhibits a sound that would never be heard again by Slayer or by any other thrash band of the decade. The lead work is brilliant, the vocals are dynamic, and the lyrics are a prime example of the band's Satanesque gimmick. I wish that the rating system would allow for a 4.5 star rating, because that is what I would officially give this album. Songs like "Die by the Sword" and "Crionics" are powerful while "The Antichrist" and "The Final Command" are blazing fast. The album is well rounded and welldone. It can't be recommended for everyone; opinions are relative, but any fan of Slayer or thrash metal in general will find this one to be worth hours of listening.
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