My little review:
I've always loved the Belladonna-era Anthrax. Afterall, when "Among The Living" came out, that was my 1st exposure to thrash metal! I heard "Indians" for the first time & it freaked me out! Life was forever changed. So needless to say, Anthrax has always held a special place in my heart. Now, with that said...
I picked up "The Greater of Two Evils" today & have been listening to it all day! My verdict? IT F*CKING ROCKS!!! The CD's overall vibe can be summed up in one word: FUN!
For those that don't know, "The Greater of Two Evils" is a collection of 15 tracks from the Belladonna-era. Anthrax banged it out live in the studio in 48 hours with current singer John Bush. It's raw, unpolished, & you can tell they still love the old-school tunes that made them famous! To see them revisit the classics & put a modern spin on them is truely a hell of a treat. John Bush (although I don't like most of Anthrax's music since he joined) has done an excellent job & performed these classics wonderfully. Kudos to him. I was really curious to hear all the "Among The Living" tracks re-done. Of course, they all sound great, but I was even more impressed by the sheer furiousity of "Deathrider", "Panic", & especially "Gung-Ho." Moshin' madness!
Simply put, many have tried & failed to sound like Anthrax, but it's hard to beat the originals. Their blend of genre-defining thrash & a great sense of humor have put them in a class all their own. It's good to see that they can still deliver the goods after all these years.
"The Greater of Two Evils" gets 2 thumbs up from me.
