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Title: Atrocious Production
Review: The production on this album is I have to say quite poor. The guitars seem muddy and buried in the mix and lack the punch seen in later albums. The bass also seems way too loud, and Arayas vocals sound like they were recorded in someones bathroom at times (e.g. Hell Awaits - Maybe it was supposed to sound like that?).I have become a slayer fan only recently so I have not seen them play live. I dare say that if some of these songs were played live or were re-recorded they would sound absolutely killer, but I personally just find it near impossible to get past the horrible sound on this disc. The lyrics (Necrophiliac! Give me a break) and overlong songs don't help at times either.If you are new to slayer I would advise you not to make this your introduction to them, it might well put you off a truly talented and influential band. For starters pick up reign in blood, south of heaven, or seasons in the abyss.
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