Ten Black Years
Sodom · 1996
141 min · 36 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of thrash riffs and aggressive vocals reflecting the dark undercurrents of societal turmoil.
Ten Black Years is an album by Sodom, released in 1996. A relentless barrage of thrash riffs and aggressive vocals reflecting the dark undercurrents of societal turmoil. This album is significant as it encapsulates ten years of Sodom's influence on the thrash metal genre, offering a retrospective that resonated with both fans and critics. It features some of their most popular tracks like 'Agent Orange' and 'Nuclear Winter,' which have become staples in thrash music discourse, reinforcing Sodom's status as pioneers in the heavy metal landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ten Black Years sound like?
A relentless barrage of thrash riffs and aggressive vocals reflecting the dark undercurrents of societal turmoil. Rooted in thrash metal.
What makes Ten Black Years by Sodom notable?
This album is significant as it encapsulates ten years of Sodom's influence on the thrash metal genre, offering a retrospective that resonated with both fans and critics. It features some of their most popular tracks like 'Agent Orange' and 'Nuclear Winter,' which have become staples in thrash music discourse, reinforcing Sodom's status as pioneers in the heavy metal landscape. Released in 1996, 'Ten Black Years' marked Sodom's transition into a more mature sound following their earlier works. By this time, the band had solidified their reputation within the thrash metal scene, building on the success of their previous album, 'Get What You Deserve.' The compilation highlighted their evolution over a decade, showcasing both classic tracks and new material.
How many songs are on Ten Black Years?
Ten Black Years has 36 tracks, running approximately 141 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Tired and Red 5:27
- 2 The Saw Is the Law Standout 5:50
- 3 Agent Orange Standout 6:04
- 4 Wachturm / Erwachet 4:07
- 5 Ausgebombt 3:04
- 6 Sodomy and Lust 5:02
- 7 Remember the Fallen 4:46
- 8 Nuclear Winter Standout 5:25
- 9 Outbreak of Evil 4:45
- 10 Resurrection 4:47
- 11 Bombenhagel 6:38
- 12 Masquerade in Blood 3:19
- 13 Bullet in the Head 3:01
- 14 Stalinhagel 6:47
- 15 Shellshock 2:15
- 16 Angel Dust 2:39
Disc 2
- 1 Hunting Season 4:29
- 2 Abuse 1:44
- 3 1000 Days in Sodom 4:43
- 4 Gomorrah 2:18
- 5 Unwanted Youth 3:34
- 6 Tarred and Feathered 3:02
- 7 Iron Fist 2:57
- 8 Jabba the Hut 2:32
- 9 Silence Is Consent 2:30
- 10 Incest 4:27
- 11 Shellfire Defense 4:22
- 12 Gone to Glory 1:59
- 13 Fratricide 2:50
- 14 Verrecke! 2:48
- 15 One Step Over the Line 5:07
- 16 My Atonement 6:03
- 17 Sodomized 2:38
- 18 Aber bitte mit Sahne 3:14
- 19 Die stumme Ursel 3:47
- 20 Mantelmann 2:10
Release Date
January 1, 1996
Artist Origin
Germany
Runtime
141 min 26 sec
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