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Location: Noo Yawk | Entirely subjective. But the fact that such an endorsement comes from an organization like AP is no small thing.
In terms of production, I'd stack this record up against any of TS's albums. MAM really maximized the sonic wallop on this one - I thought the same thing about the production on 'Still Hungry,' and ATC takes those production values to an even higher level.
And the thing that I really enjoy about this record is that it finally shows the band's sense of humor. My theory has always been that because of a few bands that took themselves WAY too seriously (no names), all metal bands got labeled as humorless bastards.
What SMFs have known forever is that besides being a kickass band, TS are also 5 of the funniest motherfuckers ever to take the stage. This album really brings that home, IMO.
How could anyone hear the 'Hava Nagila' instrumental thing on the end of OCAYF and not just crack up?
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