Play God (album)
Appearance
Play God | ||||
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Studio album LP by | ||||
Released | 1991 | |||
Genre | Thrash metal, speed metal | |||
Length | 39:31 | |||
Label | Charisma | |||
Producer | Michael Rosen | |||
Reverend chronology | ||||
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Play God is an album by the American band Reverend, released in 1991.[1] It was Reverend's second (and last) full-length release. Play God marked the departure of bassist Dennis O'Hara and drummer Rick Basha, who were replaced by Angelo Espino and Jason Ian, respectively. The album includes a cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son".[2]
Critical reception
[edit]Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [3] |
Chicago Tribune | [4] |
Rock Hard | 10.0/10[5] |
The Chicago Tribune wrote that Wayne "screeches like a metal queen rather than the growly thrasher he wishes he were."[4]
AllMusic wrote that, "under Rosen, Reverend sounded cleaner and more polished, but the heaviness and aggression remained."[3]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by David Wayne and Brian Korban except where noted
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Butcher of Baghdad" | 3:56 |
2. | "Heaven on Earth" | 3:56 |
3. | "Fortunate Son" (Creedence Clearwater Revival cover) | 3:09 |
4. | "Blessings" | 4:16 |
5. | "Promised Land" | 3:02 |
6. | "Play God" | 3:56 |
7. | "Warp the Mind" | 3:18 |
8. | "What You're Looking For" | 4:20 |
9. | "Blackened Thrive" | 2:59 |
10. | "Death of Me" | 4:20 |
11. | "Far Away" | 2:19 |
Personnel
[edit]- David Wayne: vocals
- Brian Korban: guitar
- Angelo Espino: bass
- Jason Ian: drums
Additional members
- Tommy Verdonck: additional lead guitar
- Juan Garcia: backing vocals
References
[edit]- ^ MacDonald, Patrick (August 16, 1991). "Hall Aflame". Tempo. The Seattle Times. p. 10.
- ^ Holmberg, Mark (September 4, 1991). "Reverend: Playing at Heavy Metal". Richmond Times-Dispatch. p. C6.
- ^ a b "Reverend - Play God Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ a b Herrman, Brenda (9 Jan 1992). "Recordings". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 7.
- ^ "REVEREND - Play God". ROCK HARD Heavy-Metal-Magazin.