Souls of Black

by Testament

Souls of Black cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 24 September 1990
  • Label: Megaforce
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:16
  • Community rating: 3.08/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Alex Skolnick, technician, Louie Clemente, Chuck Billy, Greg Christian

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Rushed into recording to coincide with the European 'Clash of the Titans' tour, the Bay Area quintet's fourth album retains their signature melodic thrash sound despite a noticeably rawer production quality. The politically conscious title track became a major MTV staple, securing their place at the forefront of the American metal scene.

Genres

Descriptors: political, conscious

Tracklist

  1. Beginning of the End (0:35)
  2. Face in the Sky (3:53)
  3. Falling Fast (4:05)
  4. Souls of Black (3:22)
  5. Absence of Light (3:54)
  6. Love to Hate (3:40)
  7. Malpractice (4:43)
  8. One Man's Fate (4:49)
  9. The Legacy (5:30)
  10. Seven Days of May (4:40)

Credits

  • Bogdan Jablonski - backing vocals [additional background vocals]
  • Marc Walters - backing vocals [additional background vocals]
  • Steve Quartarola - backing vocals [additional background vocals]
  • Greg Christian - bass
  • William Benson - cover [front cover painting by], painting [front cover painting by]
  • Louie Clemente - drums, music by, lyrics by
  • Alex Skolnick - guitar, music by, lyrics by
  • Brockum - merchandising [merchandise]

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