Nevermore--The Politics of Ecstasy

Nevermore--The Politics of Ecstasy (1996) Rating--7.8

From the ashes of Sanctuary arises Nevermore, a fast-paced thrashing bruiser of a band. Pocketed with rapid double-bass action and razor-sharp guitar work, the Warrel Dane-led unit is much heavier than his previous band, but in a thrashier way only. True headbanging grooves are rarely truly established in the songs; instead, there is more of a frenzied, all-out cutting mosh feel to the music. However, the super-tight arrangements and precision speed, ala At the Gates, makes this an extremely critically-acclaimed band (among '90s metalheads).
Taking a more cerebrial approach to the lyrics, the band covers a number of political themes while blasting away at your skull. A number of truly fast and breathtaking tunes, including "The Seven Tongues of God," "This Sacrament," "Next in Line," and "Lost". The heavy, methodical "The Tiananmen Man" is a standout, as is the excellent acoustic Spanish/Mexican-tinged "Precognition". The latter gives way to arguably the album's top highlight, the neck-twisting "42147". Beware the pit!
TRACK LIST: The Seven Tongues of God/This Sacrament/Next in Line/Passenger/The Politics of Ecstasy/Lost/The Tiananmen Man/ Percognition/42147/The Learning

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