It is impossible to omit Extreme Aggression when Kreator’s most mature and effective works are discussed. With this release the band ultimately proved their worth in creating something more than just a frenzied blur of sound. Even though the songs occasionally slow down to a reasonable level, a customary feel of intensity is still preserved, just in a lot more refined and efficient format than before. These tracks feature some of the best riffs Kreator ever recorded, and in combination with other general improvements in compositions, production, and even lyrics, the results are nothing short of stunning. For example, Some Pain Will Last might be one of the band’s best tracks ever, an evil and menacing piece that seriously could not have been possible on any of the previous releases. Mille’s vocals remain about as raw as ever and therefore may not quite appear to match the overall progress, but that becomes eventually a non-issue. With a lot of necessary stylistic and musical development finally complete, Extreme Aggression is a great thrash metal album with much to like.
1. Extreme Aggression
2. No Reason To Exist
3. Love Us Or Hate Us
4. Stream Of Consciousness
5. Some Pain Will Last
6. Betrayer
7. Don’t Trust
8. Bringer Of Torture
9. Fatal Energy
