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