Not only did
Testament
not suffer from the infamous sophomore slump on its second album,
The New Order
, but the band delivered its best offering ever.
Order
is every bit as brutally forceful as
The Legacy
, but the songs are even more memorable.
's outlook was still far from cheerful. Taking no prisoners either musically or lyrically, the headbangers embrace morbid gothic themes on such bombastic treasures as
"Trial by Fire,"
"Disciples of the Watch,"
and
"Into the Pit."
And
's cover of
Aerosmith
's
"Nobody's Fault"
is one of the band's finest accomplishments. For those purchasing their first
album,
is the ideal choice. ~ Alex Henderson