We all know the "legend" to the "brown sound". A tone, in Niederfrequenzbreich, the vibrations generated by its resonance, which set the sphincter incapacitated. In the satirical animated series South Park, this is generated by a bassy, deep sound of a flute. This brief introduction leads me to the part that I find most impressive on the album. It has been placed here in the songwriting much emphasis on Tom Bass. Yes the Gittarren translated in some cases even completely made so that the bass even at full strength on the album can unfold. You see only the times in Mainriff Stain of Mind or the intro at Overt Enemy. Many songs are times times less mixed with a poorly-defined sound more. System of a Down (later opening act for Slayer) defined this sound later called "Alternative Metal". And the Parrallelen these two bands are not to be denied on this album. Wen that now may deter, may be reassured. Slayer stay here even Slayer. Although we have here significant losses suffered in terms of speed, but this is what causes the drive to this incomparable feeling gloomy. But even with pure thrash Slayer has also blessed us here again. You hear only times the rock-hard opener to which even late enfaltet its full potential, but then it really. The album is hard to digest for starters. Especially for someone who thought Slayer try to the classics and the Divine Intervention "hardcore thrash" rail to continue. If one finds, however, the time to deal with ausgibig this album, you will be definitely rewarded. Namely with an excellent album that still has the typical Slayer recognition. And one or another song there is definitely that turns out to be long-player. For me personally the Stain of Mind would, In the Name of God and Point. Granted. Songs which can with Angel of Death, South of Heaven or measure the like, you will search in vain. But these are eventually masterpieces. And after 6 perfectly thrashy predecessors definitely an understandable act of Slayer aufzunehemen such an album.
Conclusion: The album boasts an unprecedented concept that works beautifully thanks to Slayer. Although there are no "About Song", but everything else was done right. Thumbs up!
