Exodus - Bonded By Blood
Tracklist
01. Bonded By Blood02. Exodus
03. And Then There Were None
04. A Lesson In Violence
05. Metal Command
06. Piranha
07. No Love
08. Deliver Us To Evil
09. Strike Of The Beast
10. And Then There Were None [Live in London] [Century Media reissues bonus]
11. A Lesson In Violence [Live in London] [Century Media reissues bonus]
Additional info
Totally re-recorded in 2008, produced by Gary Holt and released October 28 as 'Let There Be Blood' - Guitarist Holt and drummer Tom Hunting are the only members to appear on both albums'Bonded by Blood' remastered, limited silver edition also released in 2008 by Century Media with bonus live tracks
The album was originally titled A Lesson in Violence, but had its name changed when an appropriate cover idea could not be found. An advance cassette copy of the album (with the original title) was widely distributed through the tape-trading network upon the record's completion in the middle of 1984, creating an immense underground buzz prior to the official release of the LP. The release was delayed due to problems with the artwork
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Bay area legends Exodus's debut release Bonded By Blood is often hailed as one of the most influential thrash albums of all time. It's what you would expect from artists coming from the Richmond, CA area during the 80's crack epidemic, even nowadays Richmond is frequently among the top 10 most dangerous cities in The United States at the end of any given year. Bonded By Blood is a gritty, dirty, violent and highly aggressive work just like the environment and time period that spawned it. What other band can make a song about sadistically killing and raping that people can party and dance to? Not Many. I respect Exodus all the more because they aren't "shock rock." They are still realistic in the sense that they aren't only "doing it for the image" or to get a reaction out of people unlike some other more popular "extreme" bands portray themselves. Bonded by Blood to me is like home cooking. It may not be world-class, critically acclaimed cuisine, but every time I eat at a fancy restaurant, it's good but not satisfying. Sometimes after I eat at a gourmet restaurant, I end up going to a local hole-in-the-wall type spot to get food that is just as good; sometimes even better and will actually satisfy my hunger. I feel the same way about this piece; it may not be refined or "plated artfully," but damn it's good. Read more ›› |
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Posts: 5642 Written by Boxcar Willy on 24.02.2025 at 16:28 I think "standard thrash" in the early post was meant as pejorative. I twisted the words to make it positive. My bad... "Possessed, S.O.D, Anthrax, Slayer, Overkill etc... All released way better Thrash albums in 84-85." - still a subjective statement. 
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Posts: 7902 Written by John_Doe on 24.02.2025 at 21:47 Bonded by Blood stands as one of the best thrash albums ever. Period. I lost count on how many times I've spun it - in a car, in public transportation, while having s*x, always sounds as fresh as fucking ever. Speaking of other albums, I know someone gonna quote my 10s here of the thrash records, if you pay attention to this, this is the most complete thrash record ever. Well, that's just me. Time to put in queue again.
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Posts: 5642 Written by Cynic Metalhead on 26.02.2025 at 12:28 I don't know why i am quoted here, when i was the one defending the Exodus debut.  I did nothing wrong, i don't know why you have a bone to pick with me. 
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Oh my god, what the hell is going on me picking up a fight? No, John. I quoted you not to revert you, but your justification of Bonded by Blood. Nothing more. Damn, I'm an easy Indian-looking Cardiff born lad. Alright, back on topic.
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Posts: 5642 Written by Cynic Metalhead on 26.02.2025 at 17:45 ok 
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This album IS Bay area thrash i love this so much killer riffs great solo and paul is just a madman i love
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An absolute classic and IMHO their best record. But compared to other 1985 releases it was just "good". I mean... Megadeth - Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! --> Better Slayer - Hell Awaits --> Equal Anthrax - Spreading the Disease --> Better Possessed - Seven Churches --> Ways better Celtic Frost - To Mega Therion --> Better Kreator - Endless Pain --> Better Overkill - Feel the Fire --> Better Destruction - Infernal Overkill --> Ways better Whiplash - Power and Pain --> Equal Artillery - Fear of Tomorrow --> Better Razor - Evil Invaders --> Better Agent Steel - Skeptics Apocalypse --> Ways better Onslaught - Power from Hell --> Better Exciter - Long Live The Loud --> Better Hallows Eve - Tales of Terror --> Ways better Living Death - Metal Revolution --> Ways better 1985 was insane! But BIB is overrated IMHO.
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