RAW POWER – Screams From The Gutter (1984 Toxic Shock)
Classic thrash from Bologna, Italy
From the opening drum solo of State Oppression to the last scream of Politicians, Bologna, Italy's Raw Power gives you a swift kick to the brain with Screams From The Gutter. Absolutely uninteligable lyrics, lightning fast guitar riffs and speed-freak drums set the stage for thrash and hardcore bands to follow. All of the 17 songs are short and to the point, showing talented musicianship without overdoing it, with songs rarely reaching 2 minute lengths. This is one of my favorite albums of all time, still dominating my headphones after more than 25 years.
01 - State Oppression 02 - Joe's The Best 03 - Bastard 04 - A Certain Kind Of Killer 05 - Army 06 - My Boss 07 - No Card 08 - Power 09 - Start A Fight 10 - Don't Let Me See It 11 - Hate 12 - Raw Power 13 - Our Oppression 14 - we're All Gonna Die 15 - Police,Police 16 - Nihilist 17 - Politicians