Definition (album)
Appearance
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1992 | |||
Recorded | June–July 1992 | |||
Genre | Crossover thrash | |||
Length | 49:04 | |||
Label | Rotten[1] | |||
Producer | Spike Cassidy and Jim (H.M.) Faraci | |||
D.R.I. chronology | ||||
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Definition is the sixth album by the American crossover thrash band D.R.I.[2][3] It was released in 1992.[4]
The band supported the album by touring with Testament.[5]
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
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Rock Hard | 8.0/10[7] |
The Arizona Daily Star wrote that D.R.I.'s "combined fire is stoked by a thrash-metal style and controlled by a social conscience."[8]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Acid Rain" | 4:31 |
2. | "Tone Deaf" | 2:28 |
3. | "Guilt Trip" | 4:33 |
4. | "Hardball" | 3:20 |
5. | "The Application" | 4:25 |
6. | "Paying to Play" | 3:00 |
7. | "Say It" | 4:15 |
8. | "Dry Heaves" | 1:35 |
9. | "Don't Ask" | 5:14 |
10. | "Time Out" | 3:40 |
11. | "Let It Go" | 5:18 |
12. | "You" | 1:56 |
13. | "The Target" | 4:49 |
Bonus tracks
- LP – "Out of Mind"
- Cassette – "Hide Your Eyes"
- CD – "Dry Heaves"
Credits
[edit]- Kurt Brecht – vocals
- Spike Cassidy – guitars
- John Menor – bass
- Rob Rampy – drums
References
[edit]- ^ "D.R.I. Biography by Steve Huey". AllMusic. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ Bukszpan, Daniel (November 11, 2003). The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal. Barnes & Noble Publishing. ISBN 9780760742181 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Prepare for a rock 'n' roll feast". San Antonio Express-News. November 20, 1992. p. 17G.
- ^ Phillips, William; Cogan, Brian (March 20, 2009). Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9780313348013 – via Google Books.
- ^ Mayhew, Malcolm (November 25, 1992). "Thrash & treasure: D.R.I. and Testament were loud, monotonous and just right". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 1E.
- ^ "Definition - D.R.I. | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
- ^ "D.R.I. Definition". Rock Hard. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ Armstrong, Gene (January 15, 1993). "Trio of pork bands will show off their chops". Arizona Daily Star.