Among the Living [Deluxe Edition][Explicit Lyrics]

Anthrax

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 10, 2009)
• Original Release Date: November 10, 2009
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Deluxe Edition, Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Island
• ASIN: B002QXIMY0
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #83,315 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Among The Living

2. Caught In A Mosh

3. I Am The Law

4. Efilnikufesin (N.F.L.)

5. A Skeleton In The Closet

6. Indians

7. One World

8. A.D.I./Horror Of It All

9. Imitations Of LifeBONUS TRACKS

10. Indians (Alternate Lead)

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Intro

2. Among The Living

3. Caught In A Mosh

4. Metal Thrashing Mad

5. I Am The Law

6. Madhouse

7. Indians

8. Medusa

9. Efilnikufesin (N.F.L.)

10. Armed And Dangerous

See all 12 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

From the Artist

"This record was done at a time when life was moving so fast for us, and I think the music reflects that pace. I really enjoyed going back into 1986/87 and found some great stuff in my vault I had forgot about. I think Anthrax fans will enjoy this remastered collection; the high end and low end is back as how it was intended to sound. Thrash metal is alive and well in 'Among The Living,'" says drummer Charlie Benante.

Product Description

Pioneering metal band Anthrax, one of the genre's most influential, innovative and respected groups, melded the speed and fury of hardcore punk with the guitars and vocals of heavy metal to help create speed and thrash metal. Now what many consider the group's greatest album, 1987's "Among The Living," has been expanded with bonus tracks and a concert DVD, and digitally remastered for the first time, for the CD+DVD package AMONG THE LIVING (DELUXE EDITION)

"Among The Living," originally produced by Eddie Kramer and Anthrax, was the band's third full-length album and featured the lineup of singer Joe Belladonna, lead guitarist Dan Spitz, rhythm guitarist Scott Ian, bassist Frank Bello and drummer Charlie Benante. Building on an underground following with signature tracks such as "I Am The Law," "Caught In A Mosh" and "Indians," the album catapulted Anthrax to widespread recognition and earned the group's first gold award. "Among The Living" also marked the height of the band's use of horror and comic book inspirations, with the title track and album cover image based on the Stephen King novel "The Stand," "A Skeleton In The Closet" on King's novella Apt Pupil, and "I Am The Law" on the comic book character Judge Dredd.

Added for the new AMONG THE LIVING (DELUXE EDITION) version are previously unreleased studio outtakes of "Indians," "One World" and "Imitation Of Life"; an instrumental of "I'm The Man"; a live-in-Dallas 1987 version of "I Am The Law"; and "Bud E Luv Bomb And Satan's Lounge Band," originally released as the "I Am The Law" b-side. The bonus DVD is the live-in-London concert film "OIDIVNIKUFESIN (N.F.V.)," which went gold when issued on video in 1987.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars For true Anthrax nerds only!!!!, November 10, 2009

By	Lisa Acevedo - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Classic album, but...

Have to say that the remastered sound is fantastic. But the video quality on the DVD shows that absolutely very little effort was put into improving the original home video look. Quite honestly, it looks like a mid generation VHS dub. Very grainy. I understand the original VHS was full of grain, but with what can be done now with video remastering, it could look much better!

Also, the booklet is a bit skimpy. It has a nice bit written by band friend Brian Poesehn, lyrics, original release credits and some unseen photos. But previous deluxe edition releases had a well written informative essay that focused on the recording of the album, singles affiliated with the release and well as other informational nuggets. This release is sorely missing any of that making it seem kind of thrown together. There was so much potential in making this an ultimate release, but the opportunity seems to have been partially squandered.

Instead of the DVD, perhaps a 2nd CD of demos, more alternate takes and the remaining songs from the sessions like "Sabbath, Bloody, Sabbath", "I'm the Man" (vocal version) and "Taint" would have been better. Why not include the "I'm The Man" ep, the one live Dallas track is an awkward stand out without the rest of the released songs accompanying it.

So for 30 bucks is it worth it? The bonus alternate tracks are really cool and I am happy to support the band by buying another copy of an album I already have. But unless you're a total Anthrax nerd it is probably best to stick with the original, less expensive release. The video quality of the DVD is inexcusable though for that price. I hope that if there are further Deluxe Edition Anthrax releases in the future, more thought and effort is put into them to ensure that the fan is getting a truly unique and comprehensive release.

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are a collector this is a must have! (If you can find it cheaper then the list price), March 15, 2010

By	Brian Woody (Columbus, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Luckily, I got this from the Amazon Marketplace cheaper then most stores and online vendors are selling it. I did not want to pay $27.99 for the reissue because I aready had the DVD. If you can find it for less I'd definately take it! The packaging is decent. I've seen better but it is cool and I always like digi packs. The bonus tracks are not great but as a completest I had to have them for my collection. The DVD is at least in 5.1 surround sound. Which is better then my original import copy of the DVD.

So, if you are a new fan and are not a collector or completest like msyself. I'd just get the regular version and enjoy the album for which is it amazing! If you are a collector. I'd suggest getting this reissue. Maybe you can ask for it for a gift for your birthday or Christmas. So, you don't have to spend the money again. Or use a gift card etc... You'll enjoy it. I did and I felt it was worth the money I paid for it.

Great album and I'm glad they reissued it. The remastering definately helped. I enjoy the new mix!

4.0 out of 5 stars Among some things...., December 12, 2009

By	Killjoy "Killjoy" (Planet, Earth USA) - See all my reviews

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Among some things I like about this rerelease is the sound quality is MUCH better than the original. I've personally been waiting for Anthrax to remaster both "Spreading..." and "State..." as they both have brutal sound compared to things recorded in this day and age...but I digress.
It's also nice to finally have a DVD version of my OLD VHS. Mostly for the 2 above reasons, I would recommend buying this. I wish I could recommend the previously unreleased stuff, but it's all rather weak, I gave them a listen but they weren't something i'd go out of my way to hear again.