This album is a re-issue originally released 1986.
Unlike many re-issues that have been re-mixed, re-mastered
or even re-recorded, “Recognize No Authority”
was not altered in any way from its original release.
For those not familiar with Détente (eventually
renamed Fear Of God), they defined 80’s thrash
metal. If you close your eyes while listening you
can see the ripped acid jeans, huge teased manes head
banging, and classic flying V guitars.
What made Détente different from any other
thrash band circa 1986? Female vocals. Dawn Crosby
was one freakin’ awesome screaming chick. And
she was hot, in a tear your face off and feed your
entrails to the wolves kinda way.
Détente had the art of thrash under their
mesmerizing control. Blazing fast and piercing: piercing
vocals, piercing guitar work, and piercing lyrics.
If for some reason you didn’t get one in 1986,
go out and get a copy today.
Key Tracks: Catalepsy, Blood I Bleed, It’s
Your Fate
Reviewed by Dan Walter |
