Sound of White Noise

Anthrax | Format: Audio CD

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• Audio CD
• Label: BMG DIRECT
• ASIN: B002RGKI66
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
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Editorial Reviews

Track Listings 1. Potter's Field 2. Only 3. Room for One More 4. Packaged Rebellion 5. Hy Pro Glo 6. Invisible 7. 1000 Points of Hate 8. Black Lodge 9. C11H17N202SNA (Sodium Pentathol) 10. Burst 11. This Is Not an Exit

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Among Anthrax's finest, July 26, 2006

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A. Stutheit "Teyad" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sound Of White Noise (Audio CD)

After building a name for themselves amongst the thrash world in the 1980's and helping to pioneer the rap-rock crossover with Public Enemy in 1991, Anthrax were at the peak of their career. The problem with this, though, is that the band had a lot at stake (and a lot to live up to) when the time came to record their sixth studio album (which was also their first with singer John Bush) in 1993. But Anthrax weathered the storm and released "Sound of White Noise," an album which isn't just another great `Thrax record, but arguably the best of their career! Even though there aren't any shout-alongs on this album, every song is superbly catchy and highly energetic. Plus, "Sound of White Noise" really captures Anthrax's classic sound: fast, chainsaw riffs, chunky, churning rhythms, wailing guitar solos, speed punk beats, and fairly melodic vocals. "Black Lodge" is a big standout track. It's much slower than the other songs, but it's not a typical, depressing ballad because Anthrax add their own ingredients to it (like spaghetti-western guitars and synthesizers). Other standout tracks include "Only," "Hy Pro Glo," "1000 Points of Hate," the very speedy ninth track, and "Burst" (which features machine gun riffs and a wah-wah solo). Granted, because this disc is eleven tracks and fifty-six minutes in length, some of the songs are overly long, but other than that, there is nothing to dislike here. All thrash and Anthrax fans are highly encouraged to add "Sound Of White Noise" to their collections.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anthrax's Finnest Hour, January 22, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Sound Of White Noise (Audio CD)

Even though I was born in '91 and wasnt able to acually be around the early 90's metal scene, I do know somethings: Metallica got very popular, Pantera & White Zombie emerged, S.O.D did a live album,and Slayer & Anthrax released some of their finnest work. White Noise is great all over from the awsome opener " Potters Field" to the slow "Black Lodge". This is, witout a doubt Anthrax's "coming of age" album.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Could this be the best metal album of all time?, March 29, 2001

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Bill Allison "Bill Allison" (Southwest Missouri, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sound Of White Noise (Audio CD)

Well, Let's go through a quick rundown here:

With the Sound of White Noise, Anthrax brought a lot of new tricks to the table. First being a new lead singer. John Bush's voice brought a whole new dimension to the band. His deeper, fuller voice does the band's heavy sound much more justice than Joey Belladona's higher pitched wails did. With "White Noise", Anthrax slowed things down a bit. Previously a speed-metal outfit, they are now much more (dare I say it) "Sabbath like". Don't get me wrong, there are NO power ballads or sappy love songs on here. In fact the closest thing would be "Black Lodge". It's very creepy and makes good use of "whammy" effects. It's almost like theme music for an offbeat western film. Very supernatural sounding. Things are sped up quite a bit with tunes such as Hy Pro Glo and Potters Field, but when compared to the "old" Anthrax, this is much more palatable. I'm sure that many of the hardcore Belladona fans did not appreciate this album too much. For them, "Live: the Island Years" was released around the same time as this one. While I love the earlier Anthrax, I believe that their "Bush" days are the best and most consistent. I have rambled way too long here so I'm gonna answer my own question. "Is this the best metal album ever?" I believe it is. It has enough power house riffs and attitude to satisfy ANY headbanger. Also "Stomp 442" is one to check out. I believe this to be Anthrax's most solid album to date.