The Collected Works of Tourniquet
Tourniquet · 1996
70 min · 14 tracks · progressive metal · thrash metal · Christian metal
A whirlwind of thrash and progressive metal with intricate arrangements and thought-provoking lyrical themes.
The Collected Works of Tourniquet is an album by Tourniquet, released in 1996. A whirlwind of thrash and progressive metal with intricate arrangements and thought-provoking lyrical themes. 'The Collected Works of Tourniquet' is significant for encapsulating the band's unique sound and lyrical depth, helping to define the Christian metal genre. The album has been praised in various reviews for its musicianship and has remained influential among fans of progressive and thrash metal, often cited as a landmark in the genre's development. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Collected Works of Tourniquet sound like?
A whirlwind of thrash and progressive metal with intricate arrangements and thought-provoking lyrical themes. Rooted in progressive metal and thrash metal.
What makes The Collected Works of Tourniquet by Tourniquet notable?
'The Collected Works of Tourniquet' is significant for encapsulating the band's unique sound and lyrical depth, helping to define the Christian metal genre. The album has been praised in various reviews for its musicianship and has remained influential among fans of progressive and thrash metal, often cited as a landmark in the genre's development. In 1996, Tourniquet was solidifying its place in the Christian metal scene with 'The Collected Works of Tourniquet,' a compilation of their early material. This album followed their critically acclaimed release 'Psycho Surgery' from 1991 and showcased the band's evolution, blending complex musicality with spiritual messaging during a time of growing popularity in both the Christian and secular metal scenes.
How many songs are on The Collected Works of Tourniquet?
The Collected Works of Tourniquet has 14 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Perfect Night for a Hanging Standout 5:04
- 2 Vanishing Lessons 4:18
- 3 Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance 4:26
- 4 Twilight 4:02
- 5 Psycho Surgery Standout 4:14
- 6 You Get What You Pray For 3:22
- 7 Acidhead 4:23
- 8 Broken Chromosomes 5:20
- 9 Viento Borrascoso 3:08
- 10 Carry the Wounded 5:01
- 11 Bearing Gruesome Cargo 4:37
- 12 The Skeesix Dilemma 9:57
- 13 Ark of Suffering Standout 4:15
- 14 The Hand Trembler 8:35
Release Date
January 1, 1996
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
70 min 48 sec
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