The Pillars of Humanity

Crucified | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ocean Records
• ASIN: B0009STR8O
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,884 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

1991 Ocean Records - Songs Include : Intro / Hateworld / It's All About Fear / The Wrong One / Mindbender / Path Of Sorrow / Fellowship Of Thieves / Focus / The Strength / Blackstone / So Called Living 1991 / The Pillars Of Humanity

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best ever, February 26, 2007

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K. Nester - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Pillars of Humanity (Audio CD)

This is the most amazing hardcore/metal album ever recorded.
I wish somebody would reissue it so it wasn't so expensive.
Amen.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A slice of history that holds its own, June 24, 2010

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Christopher "Mort Guffman" (los angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pillars Of Humanity (Audio CD)

Albums like this have changed people's lives.

The Crucified created a brand of thrash metal that easily holds more than its own against their contemporaries like Slayer and Anthrax. The Crucified's sound is a great mix of punk rock roots, and heavy metal which leads to excellently written songs that use minimal guitar soloing, carefully placed double kick and drum fill, and a classic voice that fits the style well. The diverse sound could share a stage with Gorilla Biscuits, Anthrax, or Strife and Snapcase. Upon revisiting this album, it is clear that the songwriting and especially guitar playing are far ahead of their time.

Where it changes lives is in its place of history. It cannot be overstated how much this album influenced music, especially the way people listen to and create Christian music. The album only lacks the two songs that came after it, which are featured on the complete collection. It would have been a nice bonus to include them here. If you buy this album, seek them out elsewhere such as in digital distribution. If only this band would have caught on more, we could have heard albums to come after it.

Listening to this will make you feel something. I was transported back to Club Post Nuclear in Laguna Beach, stage diving and running in circles while the band played on. People decided to change the way they understood the world and live their day to day lives because of bands and albums like this. Again, it cannot be overstated just how important of an album this is.

It must be noted that the remixing here is to be especially commended, as the old mix hid much of Mark's voice and had a very flat feel. The remix remedies any problems and makes this more than listenable. We should be grateful to tooth and nail records for giving The Crucified's music its proper due. If you are a fan of thrash metal, get this album. It will not let you down.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bad you know What...., November 21, 2009

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Android "Sling Shot Andy" (Riverside, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pillars Of Humanity (Audio CD)

this cd is amazing... heavy and fast.... different than there self titled... but good none the less... this is a re release for them... remasterd... louder... better.... heavier... buy it you wont regret it....
entire cd is good... my fav is "the wrong one" :))

1st john 2:6