Cruella--Shock the World

Cruella--Shock the World (1990) Rating--6.0

This second release has a few style-related changes of note. One is the departure of the previous singer, as two of the remaining members take over and split the duties. Not too bad of a job, but the range is limited compared to the past. Next, the music itself is almost all thrash, as the fantasy element has disappeared.
"Mr. Potato Head" has a chunky guitar-based rhythm, "Cruella" follows with a heavy chug, and the swiftness of "Living Death" catches the ear. Some high points, but not quite up to par (mainly due to originality) to the previous effort.
**Note: This disc has been re-released as part of a 2-for-1 package from Must Have Music (along with 'Vengeance is Mine')--the contact is on the links page. A nice treat for the true collector.
TRACK LIST: The Awakening/Russian Jig/Mr. Potato Head/Cruella/Living Death/Shock the World/Jim Jones/Pushed Off the Edge Back to Discography