Cries from the Quiet World: Possessed "Beyond the Gates (1999 Reissue Remastered, Combat Records)"

sábado, 22 de julio de 2017

Possessed "Beyond the Gates (1999 Reissue Remastered, Combat Records)"

Beyond the Gates is the second and final album by death metal band Possessed. It took a different direction from their debut, Seven Churches. Compared to Seven Churches, Beyond the Gates has a more technical feeling and, due to poor production, a muddy sound. Reception was mixed, with some very disappointed by the album for the sound and production, while others were happy with the new direction of the band. Beyond the Gates became a sign of Possessed's decline, as they only released the EP The Eyes of Horror before they officially disbanded.

The vinyl release of the album featured an enhanced gatefold-style format: the "gates" of the front cover opened outward, exposing several flaps that opened further to reveal a large illustration of a line of demonic creatures approaching over a desert landscape. Lyrics were included on the inner sleeve.

In a recent Guitar World magazine, Possessed lead singer Jeff Becerra said Beyond the Gates was meant to be more of a commercial record, as their previous album had been banned from all major record stores, because of the upside down cross on the cover.

Released on Halloween 1986.

The CD first pressing (Under One Flag / Combat Records) as well as the Century Media Records re-release have The Eyes of Horror EP as a bonus.

Most of the Under One Flag LP's have a fold-out cover. A few pressings don't have the fold-out cover, but only a normal LP-sleeve.

Also re-released by Relativity Records on CD.

The song ''Tribulation'' is credited to Larry LaLonde but the song was actually written by original second guitarist Brian Montana.

Track listing

All music written by Mike Torrao, except tracks 3, 5 & 9 (Larry LaLonde) & track 1 (Carl Canedy). All lyrics written by Jeff Becerra, except track 1 & 11 (Instrumentals)

Published By Take Out Music.