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Attack of the Killer B's

Anthrax

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Album Review

Not just for devoted fans, this collection of B-sides, covers, rarities, and obscurities actually presents a surprisingly solid overview of the range and diversity of Anthrax's material in an engaging, entertaining manner. Listeners wanting to hear more of the band's sense of humor will be pleased with the bizarre "Milk (Ode to Billy)" (one of two S.O.D. songs redone here), the hilarious power ballad satire "N.F.B.," and the anti-censorship tune "Startin' Up a Posse," which uses rather predictable tactics to make its point but has such a gleeful, idiotic bounce that it's difficult not to be amused anyway. Two live songs from Persistence of Time are included, capturing the band's serious side, and their various influences are documented through covers of Trust, Discharge, Kiss, and even surf rockers the Chantays. But the most important item here is the slamming (and highly influential) duet with Public Enemy on that group's classic "Bring the Noise," which paved the way for a host of other bands to mix the aggression and intensity of heavy metal with hip-hop.

Customer Reviews

Well...Still Good!

Well...as the title says, still good, but this would be towards the bottom of the list of Anthrax albums. The only songs that are really hits are "Bring the Noise," and "N.F.B. (Dallabnikufesin)." Well, there is "Keep it in the Family," but I like the regular version much better than the live version. Not their best, But I guess still OK. If there was a 3 1/2 star, I'd rate it that, but a *** makes it look like I hate it, so I went with a ****.

Random but good.

I love how lovably crazy and (Seemingly) humble these guys are. They're like a living cartoon/anime. This shows off their animated personalities with pride, and I for one enjoy it. My favorites are "Startin' Up a Posse" even if it swears a lot-- that's the point, obviously-- "Parasite", "Protest and Survive", and "N.F.B" for it's sarcasm and dry humor. (The fact that it was written in about two minutes makes it even more amusing.) If you grow tired of the animated-ness, there's always the live versions of the songs from their most serious album with Belladonna, "Persistance of Time". If you have an open mind and can take the random humor and tons of swearing (I bet you can. *Eyeroll*), get it. If you're the cautious customer, listen to the clips and decide which of the ones I recommended you like best, and get those. The end. Sayonara.

Killa Bs y'all

For a "B side" Album this has to be (no pun intended) near the top of the list. Lots of great stuff here. Sure not the typical Anthrax style, but that's the point of b-sides all. Milk, Bring the Noise, Startin Up a Posse (hell ya, take that noise PRMC), I'm the Man '91 and NFB are by far my faves on this. Belly of the Beast is the only Live tune I enjoy, but still this album is money.

Biography

Formed: June, 1981 in New York, NY

Genre: Rock

Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s

Nearly as much as Metallica or Megadeth, Anthrax were responsible for the emergence of speed and thrash metal. Combining the speed and fury of hardcore punk with the prominent guitars and vocals of heavy metal, they helped create a new subgenre of heavy metal on their early albums. Original guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz were a formidable pair, spitting out lightning-fast riffs and solos that never seemed masturbatory. Unlike Metallica or Megadeth, they had the good sense to temper their often...
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