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Classic album of the Day 9/5/08: Flotsam and Jetsam-Doomsday For The Deceiver

[Venom]

Flotsam and Jetsam-Doomsday For The Deceiver
One of the true Classic, but under appreciated thrash albums of the metal era. Everyone always remembers the Metallicas, Slayers, Megadeths, Testaments, Exodus', Anthraxs, and Metal Churchs even when discussing classic debut thrash metal albums.  But the one that often goes unmentioned but it just as deserving as these American thrash classics comes from Phoenix, Arizona's own Flotsam and Jetsam.  Doomsday for the Deceiver released in 1986 was mostly written by bassist Jason Newsted.  As we all remember, Jason left after this album to join Metallica to replace the tragically killed Cliff Burton.  The one thing that really stands out on this album from the "Big Boys" (thrash bands listed above) are the vocals on the album.  Eric A.K. has a unique approach to vocals. He can go from his normal higher than the usual thrash vocals to a falsetto that really fit the music well.  IMO, Eric never sounded better than he did on this album.
Tracklisting:
1.   Hammerhead                   06:15
2.   Iron Tears                           03:52   
3.   Desecrator                           03:50   
4.   Fade to Black                   02:05   
5.   Doomsday for the Deceiver   09:11   
6.   Metalshock                           08:18   
7.   She Took an Axe           05:14   
8.   U.L.S.W.                           04:23   
9.   Der Führer                           05:46   
10.   Flotzilla                           06:09   
Total playing time                   55:03 

Thoughts on this album.....
Favorite songs......

[Release]

Great album.  I'd have to go with Iron Tears. 

[Venom]

It is very hard to pick one song, but if my life was depending on me picking just one....I would go with Metalshock

[moshdrum69]

I'm going to catch a load of shit for this,,,,,but I honestly think this is one of the best, and possibly the best, thrash album ever recorded and I absolutely consider it the best album from the 1980s.  Certainly, many valid arguments for other albums can be made, and I'm fine with that, but, there is just something about this album that pushes ALL the right buttons with me.

The only weakness on the whole album is that the guitar seems a touch out of tune during the intro portion of the song "Doomsday For The Deceiver".

[Venom]

no $hit catching from me.  I love this album if you did not catch that from my review.  I do feel people sell this album WAAAAAAY too short and is a Thrash, hell metal classic. 

[moshdrum69]

no $hit catching from me.  I love this album if you did not catch that from my review.  I do feel people sell this album WAAAAAAY too short and is a Thrash, hell metal classic. 

To this day, it still clicks with me, from start to finish,,,,,

Just FYI,,,,,here are my top 5 albums from the 1980s,,,,,

1. FLOTSAM AND JETSAM - Doomsday For The Deceiver
2. METALLICA - Ride The Lightning
3. MOTORHEAD - Orgasmatron
4. SLAYER - Reign In Blood
5. IRON MAIDEN - Live After Death

[Klschmann]

I don't own, nor have I ever heard this album

*dodges projectiles*

[moshdrum69]

I don't own, nor have I ever heard this album

*dodges projectiles*

*mosh faints*

[Klschmann]

Hmm, the local Best Buy has the re-release in stock, perhaps I'll swing by after work. 

[moshdrum69]

Hmm, the local Best Buy has the re-release in stock, perhaps I'll swing by after work. 

Yes,,,,,you should,,,,,

[Venom]

I don't own, nor have I ever heard this album

*dodges projectiles*

You have truly missed out on a CLASSIC! Brian, burn and mail this man a copy of this cd..>STAT

[Klschmann]

I don't own, nor have I ever heard this album

*dodges projectiles*

You have truly missed out on a CLASSIC! Brian, burn and mail this man a copy of this cd..>STAT

I'm going to buy it after work. 

Man, I haven't bought a CD in a store since, well, I can't remember.  Maybe January?

[Venom]

I don't own, nor have I ever heard this album

*dodges projectiles*

You have truly missed out on a CLASSIC! Brian, burn and mail this man a copy of this cd..>STAT

I'm going to buy it after work. 

Man, I haven't bought a CD in a store since, well, I can't remember.  Maybe January?

I look forward to your opinions on Monday after a good weekend of listening to it.

[moshdrum69]

I don't own, nor have I ever heard this album

*dodges projectiles*

You have truly missed out on a CLASSIC! Brian, burn and mail this man a copy of this cd..>STAT

I'm going to buy it after work. 

Man, I haven't bought a CD in a store since, well, I can't remember.  Maybe January?

COOL!!!  That rerelease has both the original version of the album and a remastered version, if I'm not mistaken.

[Klschmann]

I will report back for sure.

Now I really want to leave work early.