Abort the Soul

Initial State | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 18, 2001)
• Original Release Date: January 18, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Prank
• ASIN: B00004ZDP7
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,762 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Pagan Prayer

2. Begin to Breathe

3. Die Silent

4. Feast

5. Every Promise

6. Abort the Soul

7. Collapse

8. Swarm

9. Eclipse

10. Purge

11. Birthright

12. What Does it Mean?

Editorial Reviews

An evolution of the band ANTISCHISM, but far more moody and intense—INITIAL STATE combined tribal rhythms and blasting thrash beats, layered with guitar caked in feedback and noise to produce a inimitable hardcore explosion. Trade-offs of male and female vocals offering hope, scowling condemnation and pledging resistance with the political intent and weight of ANTISCHISM even further intensified. Re-mastered from its original 1994 release on Clearview Records.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great CD from an obscure and underappreciated band., February 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Abort the Soul (Audio CD)

Initial State were a four-piece hardcore band with an awesome female vocalist, and as far I know, this is their only release. This CD is one of the heaviest hardcore albums I've ever heard. That's pretty impressive considering how old it is--it was recorded in 1994. The music is chaotic and primal, with quasi-Pagan lyrics. The guitars are heavy and tuned-down (I'd say to about C or B, maybe lower). The drumming is fast at times, groovy at others. The vocals are unbelievably brutal. Initial State's female vocalist puts most male screamers to shame. "Abort the Soul" is one of my favorite albums. It's too bad that Initial State don't get the recognition they deserve.