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Europe Annihilation

benzinpsv | New England | 03/23/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The first few Annihilator CD's that I heard were Never Neverland, Carnival and Remains. The first thing that struck me was the difference in the styles...from pure unadulterated thrash to industrial. But nothing could prepare me for the shock I was about to receive when I heard STWOF. The first thing that came to mind was music for pop-metal bands like Bon Jovi, Europe, Cinderella. It took a while to sink in, but aside from Aaron Randall's NON-metal voice, and the Europe-ish style music (minus the keyboards) this is a likeable album. Aaron Randall is a great singer, just not a great "Annihilator" singer. The only song that comes closest to "real" Annihilator is "Brain Dance". As much as I hate to admit it the two slower tracks "Phoenix Rising" and "Sounds Good To Me" are the top tracks for this record, followed by the chugging Brain Dance, the title track and No Zone. I can't find fault with any other song either..keep an open mind and you will love this record. If you have heard other Annihilator records and do not want a rude surprise..pass on this album. If you are open to a more pop-oriented Annihilator..Go for it.

JOE COMEAU is still the BEST ANNIHILATOR vocalist ever!!"