Victory

Generally considered their best effort, 's 1995 release, , is the culmination of a prolific early career for one of Sweden's leading '90s outfits. To the uninitiated, this record won't sound much different than its three studio predecessors, but fans will notice the refined musicianship, production, and especially songwriting that elevates above the group's prior discs. Things get started nicely with the insanely heavy that boasts one of the simplest yet most pummeling guitar riffs of and 's tandem career. The energy hardly subsides over the following nine tracks. Special mention should also go to two unrelenting numbers that typify this act's commitment to heaviness. fans still unfamiliar with the band would do well to start their collection with the polished but still quite brutal . ~ Vincent Jeffries