I was most excited to revisit Suiciety when it came up on a random search. You all know how much I enjoy the tech (or prog) thrash genre. There were three albums that got me into the scene originally: Sieges Even - Life Cycle, Watchtower - Control and Resistance, and Realm's Suiciety. And to take that even further, this was the very first metal album I purchased new on CD, as the LP was scarce at the time, and vinyl appeared to be going the way of the dodo anyway (how times have changed).
From a personal standpoint, Realm's second and final album has a lot of meaning. From a musical perspective, it's an astounding achievement. Even though I had a very high rating on it already, I managed to squeeze a +1 into this listen. A word of caution for the newbie - the vocals are an acquired taste, just like all bands operating in this genre. He's an air raid siren for sure, but I think it fits the music perfectly. As with many albums in this space, the compositions tend to spray all over the place. The production is brilliant, and really brings out the bass here, which is some of the best I've ever heard on a metal album. This guy could replace Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) in a pinch if ever needed. Best of all is the use of electronics. And why is that? The producer was none other than Jim Bartz, who had recently saw some success with his first solo electronic album only 3 years prior. An odd choice, but a great contrast is offered. In conclusion, there is simply no other album like Suiciety. For that alone, it will remain immortalized in my collection.
Ownership: CD: 1990 Roadracer. Jewel case with booklet containing lyrics. Purchased new upon release as discussed above, from a local metal store in Richardson (Dallas area).
6/5/90; 10//14; 6/25/22 (new entry)
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