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Psalm 9

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"Psalm 9", recorded in 1984 is THE album that started not only Trouble's legacy but the 80's doom revolution. After Sabbath (Ozzy-era), Witchfinder General and Angel Witch all vanished from the doom scene, everyone thought that doom metal was just that...doomed. Everyone thought it was dead, until one band came along and that was Trouble. With Eric Wagner's soaring A+ vocals and the Priest/Sabbath-esque double guitar combination of Franklin and Wartell, they not only revolutionized the scene (along with Candlemass and St. Vitus among others at the time)this highly underrated metal band influenced a generation of doom bands to follow. This is their first, and in my opinion, best album ever. Very creative at the time, as well. Faves include the speed demon and sinister "Bastards Will Pay", the ultra-heavy riff that makes you wonder why Iommi never thought of it, "The Tempter" (which includes evil as hell vocals), the brilliantly moody epic "Victim of the Insane" which is my all-time favorite Trouble song. "Revelations (Life or Death)" has that early-Sabbath feel to it. "The Assassin" has early great Priest written all over it, and the Cream cover "Tales of the Brave Ulysses", which is so far better than the original version that its unbelievable. If you're a doom metal fan, or just plain heavy metal fan I suggest you get this now! Other albums I suggest are "Run to the Light", "Plastic Green Head", plus the two out-of-stock albums "Manic Frustation" and their 1990 self-titled album. -Brian

First things first: if you don't like metal, and I mean unadulterated, unapologetic heavy metal, then this album isn't for you. Fans of Sabbath dirges and NWOBHM-style melodicism, however, will find this finely crafted slab of melodic, uptempo doom a headbangers delight. Uptempo doom? Perhaps an explanation is in order. Although Trouble can plod and mope with the heaviest Sabbathites, it's the band's tendency to intersperse the sludge with faster, Priest-like chugging and Maidenesque double-lead guitar melodies that sets them apart from the slower-than-thou doom purists. In this way, they're actually more faithful Sabbath acolytes: if you'll recall, crushing dirges were only one facet of the classic Sabbath sound. At the same time, all this name dropping doesn't do justice to the quality of this music, which seemlessly incorporates the whole of pure heavy metal from its inception, to the 1984 recording date. When I discovered this album in the late 80s, it was a godsend (no pun intended-read the lyrics, and you'll see what I mean). Trouble had no boogie influences, no hairspray, and no ballads, but at the same time, were firmly ensconed in the pre-speed/thrash metal tradition. The glam metal of the former description was a ubiquitous irritant, at the time, while thrash and embryonic death metal were my staple musical diet. Trouble (along with Mercyful Fate, Helloween, and, of course, Iron Maiden) were a refreshingly melodic change of pace, while retaining the essential punch and edge that separated heavy metal from post-Guns n' Roses hard rock. Now that "stoner metal" has revived an interest in the doomy and drugged, while "power metal" bands like Iced Earth and Blind Guardian have reignited the embers of classic 80s metal melodicism, the younger generation of rivetheads owe it to themselves to check out this crucial, eminently satisfying cd.

Hey METAL BLADE you to busy signing LAMB OF GOD wannabes?? to keep this one HUGE album IN PRINT??!!!
Why keep this hidden from the kids??? O yeah its because this isnt ''cool''..this IS REAL!!! REAL METAL..AND A REAL OLDEY AS WELL!!!!

Like 3 years ago.. or 2 even this was still in print!!! I was lucky enough to score this for like 7$ used a few years back!! a TOUGH find then even!

Now to the album..sorry but METAL BLADE deserved a little beating there!!!

This is one of the ALL TIME greatest DOOM albums!!! just listen(if you can find it!) to the first song..''THE TEMPTER''..that riff is the kind of thing..that you just laugh at it is so HUGGGEEEEEEEEE!!!! everything about this reeks of CLASSIC!! the sound of this is like the most horrible production ever..BUT THATS WHY IT RULES SO MUCH!! skrew your over produced NEO CRAP MUSIC!!..these guys did what they had to do with what they had to do it with!!

Some say this is ''WHITE METAL'' meaning it has Christian lyrics..well I guess it sorta dose..but WHO CARES!!!! if I can listen to people go on about satan for 666 years I can listen to one dude who wrote semi Christian lyrics!!

Gotta love the DOUBLE BASS on here as well!! HAILS!!

And did you know that TROUBLE formed in the freakin 70's!!!!!!!!!?? yes they did!! M*TALLICA..used to love these guys when they them selves started their band...see A VERY INFULENTIAL BAND ..IS TROUBLE!!!

A PEICE OF DOOM HISTORY!!!!!!!! BELONGS IN THE DOOM MUSEUM!!! ITS A MANDATORY LISTEN!!!!!! FIND IT NOW!!!!!!! OR WRITE METAL BALDE HATE LETTERS TILL ITS BACK IN PRINT!!!

''YOU B*STARDS..ARE GONNA PAY''

''I AM SO TIRED OF BEING PUSHED AROUND..EVERY ONE LAUGHS AT ME..WHY ME?..I AM SO TIRED OF BEING TOLD IMN WRONG..I FELL LIKE I AM BEING BETRAYED''

Trouble is one of my favourite bands and this is perhaps their hardest and best album, with the songs Victim of the Insane, The Tempter and Psalm 9 being highlights. The greatness of this band is based on their mean, heavy sound, the majestic vocals of Eric Wagner and their intelligence and positive, meaningful and dynamic lyrics - 'nasty but in a tough, positive way' which is unique for a band in this genre. Run to the Light and Self-Titled album also strongly recommended.

i bought this on vinyl in the 80`s,and it still stands up to this day,i also bought it on cd,now this one has a dvd concert in it,i may have to buy this again.this disc is great,no doubt sabbath fans,trouble mixes sabbath groove with up tempo metal,this is a must buy, especially with a dvd concert attached.seeing a band live always gives you a perspective you can`t get from just listening to a cd,you may find yourself getting the rest of their cd`s.

"Trouble" belongs to the old generation of doom-metal who stepped on stage right after the pioneers of heavy metal.
The band is from Chicago, it started playing in 1979, but their debut album was issued in 1984 only (on Metal Blade for USA, and on Steamhammer for Europe and the rest of the world), it was preceded by a three-track demo recording ("Assassin"?).
At that time the band consisted of Eric Wagner (vocals), Bruce Franklin & Rick Wartell (guitars), Sean Mc Allister (bass - ex-Witch Slayer), Jeff Olson (drums).
Christian apocalyptic doom propelled the band to the cult status, but - again - due to the lack of proper promotion by the label - the band didn't achieve the popularity they deserved.
So, "Psalm 9" is a re-issue of the debut album (not so easy to find), which comes with a bonus DVD (live performances and interviews), original artwork, etc, etc.
A real value for money.

It's pretty easy to put a tag on this album by saying Sabbath influenced. Rightfully so but Trouble has a sound that is all of their own. I love driving in the car with the windows down and this album cranked up as loud as it can go. This is one of my all time favorite albums in metal period. Heavy riffage and great vocals, nobody could ever imitate or duplicate Trouble. Im glad that they are going on and carrying the banner by touring still.

TROUBLE is a heavy metal staple in Chicago, especially if you're a fan of Novembers Doom or a fan of Tourniquet. You wonder they got their melodic tendicies from check out TROUBLE. Some of you might be turned off by the idea that Trouble had two Christians writing the lyrics in the band, but don't let that scare you away. This is a hell of an album, and I was lucky enough to see this band live. Trouble been around a lot longer than their first album, and the debate would be with them here would be Christian Rockers or Drunken Metalheads -- but this is the band many who thought Stryper was metal wouldn't get into. Though the generation who listened to Corrosion of Conformity when they put out Blind, the shirt they were wearing on the album was this band. From the opening track to the last track on the album -- they are set out for one thing, and that is to kick your ass.

C.D's didn't exsist when I krankin this out. Slow, heavy, memorable, pounding music that made me think I knew more about music than my friends. The whole underground movement was where it was at, and Trouble was a big part of that.I'm buying it.Remember Gravedigger,Metal Church,Raven, and Exciter. Get them all Mongers!!!

Seventeen years later, the lyrics of Bastards Will Pay are relevant as the youth are sent to fight another questionable war. The music on this album is agile and dynamic, particularly on Psalm 9 and Endtime. Guitarists Rick Wartell and Bruce Franklin create a sound that pulls you through the speaker. This is classic Doom metal right beside The Obsessed, Sabbath and Death Row.