Description
Coroner – Punishment for Decadence – Vinyl Record
Punishment for Decadence is the second studio album by the Swiss thrash metal band Coroner, released in 1988. The album is considered a classic in the thrash metal genre and is highly regarded for its technical prowess, innovative songwriting, and dark lyrical themes.
Featuring tracks like ‘Masked Jackal,’ ‘Arc-Lite,’ and ‘Sudden Fall,’ ‘Punishment for Decadence’ showcases Coroner’s unique blend of complex rhythms, intricate guitar work, and intense vocals. The album’s sound is characterized by its tight musicianship, aggressive riffing, and progressive tendencies, setting it apart from many of its thrash metal contemporaries.
Punishment for Decadence explores themes of social decay, existential angst, and the consequences of human folly. The album’s title reflects its overarching message of retribution for a society consumed by excess and moral decline.
Punishment for Decadence received widespread critical acclaim upon its release and has since become a cult favorite among fans of thrash metal. It remains a benchmark for technical proficiency and artistic innovation within the genre, solidifying Coroner’s status as one of the most influential bands in the thrash metal scene.
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Intro
Absorbed
Masked Jackal
Arc-Lite
Skeleton On Your Shoulder
Sudden Fall
Shadow Of A Lost Dream
The New Breed
Voyage To Eternity
Purple Haze
