ANTHRAX - Anthems (2013 - EP)
A very good but not great EP of rock covers by an Anthrax who are back and touring more than ever.
A very good but not great EP of rock covers by an Anthrax who are back and touring more than ever.
Anyone who does a ripping cover of' TNT' by AC/DC like this ain't too bloody bad in my book. I originally thought the 'Jailbreak' cover here was by the Young's etal too but it's THIN LIZZY's.
Others on this 8 track include tunes by BOSTON, a JOURNEY tune, one by RUSH, and CHEAP TRICK. Also here is an original called 'Crawl' by ANTHRAX from their 2011 album 'Worship Music'. Clever ploy guys, cover what I'm sure are some rock classics in many people's eyes and slip them a newie of their own. All sound vital and kicking and would be loved by many!!!
Sadly I think their own track and the cover of THIN LIZZY's 'Jailbreak' are the weaker tracks of the album. 'Crawl' feels very 80's rock and sadly the not so great parts of that eras tunes. It seems to not have the vitality that they have put in to the covers and it's too drawn out somehow. I'm sure live they kick ass - I've never had the pleasure but I've heard and read they do - but albums, like most trees, usually have a few not so good apples on them, and these are 'Anthems'.
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