Cracked Brain
Destruction · 1989
39 min · 9 tracks · thrash metal
Aggressive riffs meld with dark themes, creating a relentless thrash metal experience that echoes the genre's raw energy.
Cracked Brain is an album by Destruction, released in 1989. Aggressive riffs meld with dark themes, creating a relentless thrash metal experience that echoes the genre's raw energy. The album received mixed reviews upon release but showcased Destruction's ability to evolve within the thrash metal scene. Its inclusion of a cover of The Knack's 'My Sharona' highlighted their willingness to blend genres, which garnered attention and sparked discussions about creativity within heavy metal. It also charted modestly in Germany, reflecting its impact on the local metal community. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cracked Brain sound like?
Aggressive riffs meld with dark themes, creating a relentless thrash metal experience that echoes the genre's raw energy. Rooted in thrash metal.
What makes Cracked Brain by Destruction notable?
The album received mixed reviews upon release but showcased Destruction's ability to evolve within the thrash metal scene. Its inclusion of a cover of The Knack's 'My Sharona' highlighted their willingness to blend genres, which garnered attention and sparked discussions about creativity within heavy metal. It also charted modestly in Germany, reflecting its impact on the local metal community. Released in 1989, 'Cracked Brain' was Destruction's fourth studio album and the first after the departure of founding guitarist Michael 'Mike' Sifringer. This transitional phase saw the band experimenting with their sound while trying to maintain their thrash roots, marking a significant shift in their musical direction as they sought to redefine themselves post-lineup change.
How many songs are on Cracked Brain?
Cracked Brain has 9 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Cracked Brain Standout 3:36
- 2 Frustrated Standout 3:32
- 3 S E D 3:32
- 4 Time Must End 5:56
- 5 My Sharona 3:10
- 6 Rippin’ You Off Blind 5:28
- 7 Die a Day Before You’re Born Standout 4:20
- 8 No Need to Justify 4:49
- 9 When Your Mind Was Free 4:38
Release Date
January 1, 1989
Artist Origin
Germany
Runtime
39 min 1 sec
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