Exodus Fabulous Disaster BRAZIL 1st Press LP 1990 with Bonus Track Slayer Metal

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ARTIST: Exodus
TITLE: Fabulous Disaster

LABEL: Rock Brigade Records – RBR-310

RECORD GRADING: VG SLEEVE GRADING: VG


NOTES: Brazilian pressing from 1990. Official. RARE Includes printed inner. See pics. Note that this one includes an extra bonus track. RARE!!!! ____
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Exodus - Fabulous Disaster
Fabulous Disaster is the third studio album by the American thrash metal band Exodus, released in 1989. Following their highly influential early works, Bonded by Blood and Pleasures of the Flesh, this album saw Exodus refine their aggressive sound with increased technicality and a slightly more polished production, without sacrificing their signature raw energy and intensity. It emerged during a pivotal time for thrash metal, as the genre was gaining mainstream traction while still maintaining its underground credibility. Fabulous Disaster is widely regarded as a benchmark album for the Bay Area thrash scene, showcasing the band's growth while staying true to their roots of blistering riffs and intricate song structures.
The album immediately stands out with its intricate, fast-paced guitar work from Gary Holt and Rick Hunolt, delivering a relentless barrage of speed metal riffs, intricate solos, and sharp dynamics. Steve "Zetro" Souza's distinctive, snarling vocals provide a caustic edge, while the rhythm section of Tom Hunting (drums) and Rob McKillop (bass) delivers a powerful and precise foundation. Tracks like "The Toxic Waltz," "Cajun Hell," "Open Season," and "Verbal Razors" exemplify the album's blend of furious tempos, complex arrangements, and a refined sense of song craftsmanship. "The Toxic Waltz" in particular became an anthem, known for its instruction on how to mosh, further cementing Exodus's connection to the thrash metal pit culture.
Lyrically, Fabulous Disaster explores a range of themes, from social commentary and political satire to more traditional thrash subjects like violence and mayhem. There's a noticeable lyrical maturity compared to earlier releases, with songs often presenting cynical observations on society and human behavior. This lyrical depth, combined with the band's musical evolution, contributed to the album's critical acclaim and its strong resonance with the thrash metal audience who appreciated both the ferocity and the intelligence behind the music.
Fabulous Disaster also features two notable cover songs: an aggressive rendition of AC/DC's "Overdose" and a powerful take on War's "Low Rider." These covers demonstrated Exodus's musical range and their influences, while also injecting familiar elements into their thrash sound. The album's artwork, with its chaotic yet detailed depiction of a post-apocalyptic urban landscape, perfectly visually complements the album's title and its underlying themes of societal collapse and the band's own brand of "fabulous" musical destruction.
The album's enduring legacy is significant. It marked a peak in Exodus's original run, showcasing their prowess as one of the "Big Five" of Bay Area thrash (alongside Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Testament). While perhaps not as universally known as some of their contemporaries' biggest records, Fabulous Disaster is consistently ranked highly by thrash metal aficionados as a prime example of the genre's technical and aggressive capabilities. It remains a vital record for anyone exploring the foundations and progression of thrash metal, demonstrating how the genre evolved while retaining its core intensity.
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