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Helmet – Strap It On – Cassette
Strap It On is the debut studio album by the American alternative metal band Helmet, released in 1990. Helmet, formed by frontman Page Hamilton, is known for their heavy and aggressive sound, blending elements of metal, punk, and alternative rock.
Strap It On showcases Helmet’s distinctive style, characterized by chugging guitar riffs, tight rhythms, and Hamilton’s intense vocal delivery. The album features a raw and gritty production, which enhances the band’s aggressive sound. Standout tracks from the album include “Sinatra,” “Bad Mood,” and “Blacktop.”
Loud, heavy and precise: this is the sound of Helmet. On STRAP IT ON, their debut album, Paige Hamilton and the boys create some of the hardest-hitting metal around. Each song is laden with a saturated distortion that sounds like a Mack truck in need of a tune up, and culminates in a sudden break that sounds like that same truck hitting a brick wall at 100mph.
The album received positive reviews from critics upon its release and helped establish Helmet as an influential force in the alternative metal scene. “Strap It On” set the foundation for the band’s subsequent albums and solidified their reputation for their heavy, no-nonsense approach to music.
The critics called Helmet’s brand of heavy metal “sludge-rock,” but that term implies a sloppiness absent from STRAP IT ON, on which the band sounds like a well-oiled machine. Efficient and impacting, STRAP IT ON earned Helmet an instant cult following upon its release in 1990. Songs such as “Bad Mood,” “Sinatra,” and “Blacktop” are grunge classics.
With its heavy riffs, tight musicianship, and uncompromising attitude, Strap It On remains a significant release in Helmet’s discography and a favorite among fans of alternative and heavy music.
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Amphetamine Reptile Records
Track Listing
1. Repetition
2. Rude
3. Bad Moon
4. Sinatra
5. Fbla
6. Blacktop
7. Distracted
8. Make Room
9. Murder
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