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"Bombers From Burundi" is the eponymously titled debut full-length studio album by German, Munich based crossover thrash metal act Bombers From Burundi. The album was released through SPV GmbH/Steamhammer Records in 1989. Bombers From Burundi formed in 1988, but prior to 1988 they had actually worked under the Die Ausgebombten monicker playing hardcore punk in the period 1983-1988 (even releasing an album).
Stylistically the material on the 13 tracks, 33:28 minutes long album is a fast-paced, aggressive, and powerful sounding crossover thrash metal style. The band´s hardcore punk past is audible but the riffs are often more metallic and thrash/speed metal oriented, making the crossover thrash metal label suiting. Think The Exploited meets Cryptic Slaughter and you´re halfway there. The vocalist is a raw hardcore punk type singer and although he isn´t anything out of the ordinary for the genre, he gets the job done and his voice and singing style suit the instrumental part of the music. The lyrical themes are the usual for the genre which songtitles like "Brain Rape", "Fist F**k", and "Free Beer" are a testament to.
The songwriting is relatively memorable and effective, and the material is delivered with great power and conviction. This is tight, sharp, and relentlessly aggressive music, and Bombers From Burundi are a well playing band. The album also features a raw, heavy, and harsh sounding production job, which further enhances the quality of the release. Upon conclusion "Bombers From Burundi" is a crossover thrash metal release worth investigating if you´re a fan of the genre. A 3.5 star (70%) rating is deserved.
