OVERKILL — Overkill (review)

OVERKILL — Overkill album cover EP · 1985 · Thrash Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3/5 ·
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"Overkill" is an eponymously titled EP release by US thrash/speed metal act Overkill. The EP was released through Azra Records/Metal Storm Records in July 1985. The band released the "Power in Black" in September 1983 and the material on this EP was originally recorded in November 1984 as a demo tape but short of cash, Overkill sold the material to Azra Records/Metal Storm Records who released the EP without Overkill´s further involvement. The band never received a dime for their efforts.

The EP features four tracks and a total playing time of 24:03 minutes. "Rotten to the Core" and "Overkill" would be re-recorded and included on Overkill´s debut full-length studio album "Feel the Fire" (1985) and "Fatal If Swallowed" was re-recorded and included on Overkill´s second full-length studio album "Taking Over" (1987). The only track which is exclusive to this EP is "The Answer". "The Answer" is an 8:49 minutes long track which is pretty heavy (almost doomy at times) and features a slightly progressive structured arrangement, while the other tracks are more immediate and louded with energy and power. Lead vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth distinct sounding voice and attitude filled delivery providing the material with something unique.

Compared to the recording quality of the "Power in Black" demo, these recordings sound professional, powerful, and detailed. For a late 1984 recording this actually has a very well sounding production, and the tracks are presented in the best possible light. This is upon conclusion a good quality EP release from Overkill and a great start to their label release career. A 3 star (60%) rating is warranted.
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