SODOM — Get What You Deserve (review)

SODOM — Get What You Deserve album cover Album · 1994 · Thrash Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3.5/5 ·
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"Get What You Deserve" is the sixth full-length studio album by German thrash metal act Sodom. The album was released through Steamhammer Records in January 1994. It´s the successor to "Tapping the Vein" from 1992 and there´s been one lineup change since the predecessor a drummer Chris Witchhunter has left, leaving bassist/lead vocalist Tom Angelripper the only remaining founding member. Witchhunter has been replaced by former Living Death/Holy Moses drummer Atomic Steif (real name: Guido Richter). Guitarist Andy Brings completes the trio lineup.

Stylistically the material on "Get What You Deserve" is a continuation of the dark and brutal thrash metal sound of "Tapping the Vein" (1992). Just like the case was with the predecessor Sodom have opted for a more raw and brutal sound and Angelripper sounds seriously pissed, delivering his caustic raw snarl. It´s not quite death metal growling, but listeners who hear a death metal influence are excused. Most tracks are relatively short (2-3 minutes in length), and they are effective brutal thrash metal tunes. There are however a few exceptions from the predominantly fast-paced and furious thrash metal assault, as Sodom have also included a couple of mid-paced heavy tracks, the instrumental "Tribute to Moby Dick", a couple of German language tracks, and the occassional hardcore punk and traditional heavy metal influenced section. There´s also some humour in the lyrics department, which is a deviation from the usual death and destruction themes of the lyrics. So upon conclusion "Get What You Deserve" is a bit more varied than what it may initially appear to be. Highlights include the opening title track, "Jabba the Hut", and the above mentioned "Tribute to Moby Dick", but all tracks on the album have something to offer.

The album features a raw, brutal, and at times slightly murky sounding production job, which suits the material well. The rawness of the production provides the material with the right ferocious edge, although a few details are lost in the gloom of the mix. "Get What You Deserve" is in many ways a sibling release to "Tapping the Vein" (1992), and those who enjoyed the predecessor will pretty surely also greatly appreciate this album. A 3.5 - 4 star (75%) rating is deserved.
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