“2018’s The Subversive Kind represents a ‘return to form’ of the Deliverance old-school speed metal and thrash beginnings. The group’s press material summarises accordingly: “We’re going to give you, the fan, what you’ve been asking for and what you want – the old-school thrash days of DELIVERANCE. Everything you’ve always loved about DELIVERANCE since the Greetings Of Death days – you’re going to get it with this record”. True to form, The Subversive Kind is a classic thrash album complete with all the expected trimmings: unrelenting fast tempos, aggressive riffing, tenacious drumming, shredding guitar leads and The Subversive Kind places little emphasis on guitar solos. Repeat listens reveal just how plentiful and impressive are the solos on each of the album’s tracks – each one including a lead guitar break to feature not only Greg Minier (The Crucified) but also original Deliverance/Vengeance guitarist Glenn Rogers, who lends his brash soloing abilities in explosive fashion. Consider “Epilogue” in this capacity, as found in its associating subtle melody and thick-as-it-gets Impellitteri style guitars with a stretch of soloing that reflects an almost bluesy feel. Likewise, “Listen Closely” – thrash all the way but imparting some slower doom like tendencies and understated hooks, and “The Fold” – a choice cut with its anthem like Maiden-esque riffs and dogged-as-it-gets refrain are also emboldened with lead guitar but of a more flashy variety. At its heart, The Subversive Kind is a full-on thrash masterpiece in the vein of Destruction, Exodus, Overkill and Sodom. It is beautifully brutal in every way, filled with creativity and fervour that seeks to expand your mind and knock you on your…. umm, “kiester”! The 2024 Retroactive Records GoldMax Gold CD re-issue is a collector’s dream for such an important album – featuring a complete 2024 remaster by Rob Colwell, a deluxe 16-page booklet (featuring original cover art) and with its jewel case wrapped in the Gold Disc cardboard O-ring for added elegance and protection. Ohh.. and the two first-time studio bonus tracks were recorded for fans just for this re-issue and they feature the classic Deliverance line-up. The bonus tracks take this album from 31 minutes (original release) to 39 minutes of face-melting thrash and speed metal! This album features an all-star cast with players from then original Deliverance line-up, Tourniquet, Vengeance (early), Heretic and The Crucified. Limited to just 500 copies – secure your copy now!” -Retroactive Records

TRACK LISTING:
Bring ‘Em Down
Concept Of The Other
Center Of It all
The Black Hand
Epilogue
Listen Closely
The Subversive Kind
The Fold

Bonus Tracks
C-One-9
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