Name: The American Way
Brand: Sacred Reich

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

157542

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Colour

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Discogs ID

Discs

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-02-12

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

039841575422

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Sacred Reich

Genre GB

Metal

Label GB

Metal Blade

As they evolved, Sacred Reich not only became one of the more accessible thrash metal units, but also one of the most lyrically compelling. Dark, troubling, and often highly sociopolitical, Reich has a lot to say on this solid effort. 

Addressing such topics as environmental destruction (Crimes Against Humanity) and the horrors of apartheid in South Africa (State of Emergency), The American Way makes us glad that lead singer/bassist Phil Rind had become fairly easy to understand. Who's to Blame points the finger at those who blame headbangers for teenage suicide, arguing that metal's detractors should look for the real culprit and say something about parental neglect instead. More lighthearted than the rest of the CD, 31 Flavors is a rap-influenced number urging metalheads to broaden their musical tastes and check out some hip-hop and funk. The American Way was definitely Reich's finest hour.

The American Way

Music GB