Outcast

Artist: Kreator
Label: Noise
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 644591028724
EAN: 0644591028724
ASIN: B000005DSY

Release Date: 1997-08-12

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Tracks:

Leave This World Behind
Phobia
Forever
Black Sunrise
Nonconformist
Enemy Unseen
Outcast
Stronger Than Before
Ruin Of Life
Whatever It May Take
Alive Again
Against The Rest
A Better Tomorrow

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Renewal
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Customer Reviews:

Shame on you Kreator.......2006-02-04

I understand that Kreator has changed its sounds somewhat over the 20yr period that they have been together, but this title just isn't that good. In fact, I wasnt even that thrilled with Extreme Agression when it was first released, yet it grew on me, it was just a bit slower then the previous lighting fast albums before it. Unfortantly, the vocal style just doesn't seem to go with Kreator's music on this effort. Since the Vocal is high pitched shrill, and the music just doesn't go in sync. I dont mind that its slow, but its to tuned down for his vocals (I forget the Vocalist name at the moment..UGHHH) This isn't a piss poor album, and I won't get it 1 star, since I save 0 and 1 star reviews for s**t like My Chemical Romance and Blink 182, yet this is pretty bad, with only a few bright spots, and shame on Kreator, a powerful leader in Extreme Music, for trying to experient with this

Hmm.......2002-09-13

On one hand, you must appreciate a band who is not afraid to experiment. Kreator is definitely one of those bands. From Renewal's industrial flavor, to Cause from Conflict's uncanny crunch, to Endorama's gothic melodicism, Mille has taken this band for a ride during the 90s. Outcast is somewhere between those 3 albums on the sonic spectrum and, while it is by no means a bad disc, you must be in the proper mood to enjoy your listening experience.

The riffs are slower, downtuned and far more simple than anything Kreator are reknowned for, and while this suits tunes like the creepy Black Sunrise and Leave This World Behind perfectly, the fire is gone. Noncomformist and Enemy Unseen are great, upbeat tunes that might even have had a good shot at radio airplay... but alot of Outcast drifts into the same format of chugging mid-paced verse followed by decent hook filled chorus... repeat 3 times, and bam.

One thing that irks me about Outcast is how Kreator turned their back on their musical abilities. There is nearly no solos... and when one does appear it is nothing to be proud of. Sure, leads wouldn't fit this songs too well, but the complete absence of them leaves a void. ....

If you ever find yourself in a dark mood, give this CD a spin. Go into it without any expectations and you might just dig it.

It's good, but not that Good!.......2002-05-09

I'm Kreator's biggest fan on earth.. please, believe me, I think Mille is a Poet. I love every single album of this Gods of metal. But I gotta tell you that this is not a typical Kreator album, it's not as heavy and agressive as others. It's a great album, but it doesn't have the speed and agression that I love from this guys. So that's why I rate it 7.5 in quality.
Now, the first song is one of the best songs I've ever heard. "Leave This World behind" just makes me feel that I must leave everything behind and throw myself in front of a train. Each time Mille screems that songs title, it seems that he is bleeding from his throat....pure anger!!!
If you have an open mind you will love this album.

Nonconformist Outcasts with Phobia!.......2000-10-26

A metal masterpiece. Shrieking, shredding, and catchy-as-a-plague songwriting. Having become a thrash fan around "Terrible Certainty" (where ferocity meets velocity--5 stars), I moved on to gentler musical styles after "Coma of Souls" (quick capsule review: exquisitely honed mayhem, 5 stars). Last year I thought I'd check in with my old German pal Mille and the gang--and I was impressed. These guys have evolved, stayed interesting, yet remained firmly planted in their brutal genre. I've since picked up their other 90's releases, each of which is different and worth a listen, but this is my favorite. This band is no joke, unlike, say, Slayer, who are fun but a tad goofy. No tongues in Kreator's cheeks. Serious stuff, any absurdity probably unintentional. The production, vocals, hooks, riffs, dynamics, arrangements--perfectly crafted. Entirely over the top, but earnest in that endearing, scary German way. Even some of the lyrics are pretty good: "Nonconformist" certainly makes its point. Kreator fight the law, and they friggin' win! And if you don't feel phobic before listening to "Phobia," you shall certainly feel phobic afterwards. Subtle, Kreator is not. Kreator is angry at everything--and they're here to tell you just how angry they are. To borrow a turn of phrase from Nigel Tufnel: How much angrier could they be? None angrier.

Not an album for thick headed fans.......1999-07-25

Sure I loved Cause For Conflict. It is one of Kreator's all time greatest. But you can't expect a band to play the same damn thing forever. You have to be open minded to listen to Outcast. You won't be disappointed. Kreator stresses melody and not technicallity. Well I also believe that another band is doing this as well. They go by the name of.....Dream Theater. If you consently just play to sound intellegent, you'll lose the soul. And Kreator shows a perfect example of keeping soul in their music with Outcast. Kreator plays not nearly as fast as Cause For Conflict. Bu.t still keep the gain up on their amps. You have to give Outcast a try and not listen to the bad reviews. You won't be disappointed

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