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Kreator - Scenarios of Violence Audio CD

A fair review of the Kreator "Scenarios of Violence" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Kreator reviews here, or go back to the Kreator tabs.

Kreator Band: Kreator
Title: Scenarios of Violence
Rating:
Release Date: 1996-03-19
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Suicide in Swamps 2: Renewal 3: Extreme Aggressions 4: Brain Seed 5: Lost 6: Ripping Corpse [Live] 7: Tormentor [Live] 8: Some Pain Will Last 9: Toxic Trace 10: Isolation 11: Depressive Unrest 12: Agents of Brutality 13: Europe After the Rain 14: Limits of Liberty 15: Terrible Certainty 16: Karmik Wheel

4.3 Good song selection
Dont know why it was released but it is kind of cool. This is an odd compilation. Kreator went through an experimental stage in the mid 90's. a few of these tracks are from that phase, but that is combined with some old 'Noise' stuff and a few tracks done live from the 'sony' phase, where they were (arguably) at their best. The "Live" subtitle next to the cd title on here is misleading. Not all the tracks are live. Primarily the 'sony' phase stuff because the label didnt own the original versions. Thats usually why bands do that. But this cd is by no means a 'live' cd per se.
I like the raw sound and how they tracks can go from a go-for-the-throat thrash style, to the more mezmerizing experimental sound (Like on "Renewal" and "Cause or Conflict"). They blend well.
Seems like this may have been just something they label threw out there at the time, but it is pretty cool. and for the prices here, its a steal.
This also has a few unreleased tracks which are decent (though not their best). If you like all sides of Kreator, this is really a good compilation. .


Okay for newbies, great for fans
I'd recommend you check out albums such as the raw "Terrible Certainty," the complex "Coma of Souls", the catchy "Outcast," and the almost-melodic "Endorama. If you're new to Kreator, this serves as a decent introduction, though I think this collection features too few songs from their classic albums and too many live tracks that don't measure up to the studio versions. " Ultimately, for fans, this record is essential for the following reasons: 1) Brilliant remixes of several songs from "Renewal," a potentially great album which suffered from poor, cotton-dull production. Almost half of the album reappears here in drastically improved sound and newly clarified sound effects and samples. 2) Remixes of two tunes from "Terrible Certainty," a thrash classic that suffered from thin production. No more. "Terrible Certainty" and Toxic Trace" sound full and furious. 3) Personally, I'm not too thrilled with the live tracks ("Extreme Aggression," "Some Pain Will Last", "Tormentor/Ripping Corpse," and "Agents of Brutality") but they make the collection unique, and I enjoy them now and then 4) The previously unreleased songs "Suicide in Swamps" and "Limits of Liberty" make nice additions to your Kreator library. . . So in sum, I think Kreator could have done a better job in assembling a "best of" for new fans, but older fans shouldn't go without it, especially the powerful remixes.


Words can't describe the talent this band has!
Sad to say (not really though), I'm the first person EVER to write a review on this Kreator album since it's original release date back in 96'. The thrash on this album is 'at it's best' fans won't be dissapointed. If you haven't yet heard it, Ur missing out BIGTIME. By the way, U might want to pick up Endorama as it's their BEST album to date. I also did a review on Transport League, please look them up as they're a very good band.


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