Ok. First things first. The cover alone is worth a review. Ripping off the Iron Maiden "The Number Of The Beast" cover, and making a play on both on the album art and the famous John Lennon verbal misinterpretation of the beatles being "Bigger than Jesus," "SOD" showcase their warped sense of humor in their package as well as their music. Song titles like "The Crackhead Song," "Kill The Assholes" and "Celtic Frosted Flakes" will give the uninitiated a peek into the "SOD" mentality.

"SOD" is the type of mosh-pit ready, punk/thrash garbage rock that usually inspires rabid fanship or complete disgust. ALL songs rip along on about the same approach, meaning thrashy, riff heavy guitar lines, pummeling drums efficient in the double bass kick, and vocals that are barked out in the same monotone from song to song, differentiated by raw throated screams. The singer should get some credit for being able to throw out lines of verse with the same blinding pace of the guitars.

This is very metal. Kind of harsh and abrasive and proud of it. And, y'know, it's even pretty catchy in an obnoxious punk sort of way that shows some decent guitar arrangements within the standard full throttle attack. Even the vocals, with their limited tone, have a delivery that sporadically commands attention. This is "SOD's" strongest element, the ability to use their tools most creatively so it sounds like something fairly new, even though "SOD" and similar bands have been kicking out this kind of stuff since the 80's.

Song after song rips open new wounds and pours the salt right on in. Critically, it is what it is - thrash punk. But within it's own, (I can't say this enough about this release) "It Rips." And again, within it's own genre, shows a surprising amount of diversity of stuctures (the sonics rarely stray from the speed crush of the guitars and drums). Essentially, if you like it loud and abrasive, with a speedy punk edge delivered through some serious thrash, "SOD" can do. The nice thing about this is if one songs works for you, the whole album will please. Recommended for those old school, 80's metal/punk kids with the patch ridden jean vests and greasy hair.