![]() So what were Overkill serving up for the Wrecking Crew? Well, it was a good dose of solid riffing, bass with attitude, some of the most imaginative drumming to be heard in the entire scene, and perhaps the second best thrash vocalist in Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth, bettered only by Joey Belladonna. ‘Under The Influence’ was their third album in three years when it was released in 1988, and the rapidity at which the albums had been released had no effect on the quality of the material whatsoever. While Overkill were late starters on the thrash scene, they more than made up for it by being one of the most prolific bands of the late '80s. If you like thrash, sweet bass work, or crushing riffs and haven't heard this album, go do yourself a favor and give it a listen. Overkill, this album along with "The Years of Decay" are among my all time-favorites. The final song on the album makes fantastic use of everything, beautiful classical intro, more rumbling bass, great chorus, crazy soloing, and everything else. 'Shred', 'Brainfade', 'Mad Gone World, and 'Head First' all have great use of riot vocals. As far as riot chants go, there is no shortage here. At the end of the song there is some pretty crazy soloing. 'Head First' also has an insanely addicting bassline throughout the song, rivaling Annihilator's 'Knight Jumps Queen' as one of my favorite bass-led songs. Give a listen to 'Drunken Wisdom', and just listen to that skull-crushing guitar that is made even heavier with the heavy rumbling bass. Just take a listen to the bridge of 'Never Say Never', and try not to lose yourself in D.D. If you're like me, and can never get enough of amazing bass and riot vocals, then you're in for a treat with this album. However, you really don't need saving from the furious thrashing and riot chants that the aforementioned will put forward. To put it simply, this album will have you 'Under the Influence' of addicting thrash to save you from the 'Mad Gone World'. Don't forget to not let your 'Brainfade' while listening to 'Drunken Wisdom', or else you'll reach the 'End of the Line'. You'll also be saying 'Hello from the Gutter', and 'Never Say Never' that you won't bang your 'Head First'. This song really has it all, the aforementioned shredding, rumbling bass and drums, and an extremely catchy chorus that will probably get stuck in your head for awhile. Overkill has come to shred, as they immediately let you know with the furious opener which is aptly titled 'Shred'. With that said, they certainly did just that. ![]() After their first two raw speed metal-twinged albums, on "Under the Influence" Overkill fully unleashes their thrashing fury to secure themselves in the realm of thrash master acts. Overkill - Under the Influence "Under the Influence" is the third studio album by thrash metal band Overkill.
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