AGGRESSIVE DISORDER „“Aggression Is A State Of Mind””

Music: Heavy/Power Metal
Website: http://www.aggressivedisorder.net
Country: U.S.A.

AGGRESSIVE DISORDER was formed in 2003 by Bruce Phillips and Chris Teot, but their first material was brought to life in 2004, as a two-track demo. During the last years, the band recorded only those, with some changes… some singles. ‘Aggression is a State of Mind’ is their first full length album.

After listening to this album I can say that it has nothing in common with the aggression itself. I am terribly sorry, but that is the naked truth. After a very promising beginning, in form of a preacher’s sermon, or a kind of speech, praising aggression and rock music, the content itself is rather unsatisfactory. The compositions are quite heavy, riffs strong, SAVATAGE-like singing (which is tiring), but that aggression is absent. There is no actual or factual power in those songs. They are dynamic, but not catchy, rather a simple play for bored old ladies.

I was really disappointed, because I got really horny, just by looking at the title of this album. But when I heard the first tunes, my enthusiasm was swept away. Thanks to such albums some people give up rock music.

note: 3.5/10

Tracklist

1. The Strength
2. Killers Come with Smiles
3. Destroyer
4. Fair Game
5. Invisible
6. No Friends
7. Impaled
8. Intentional Damage
9. Unjustified
10. Vacation in Saigon
11. No Friends (Demo Version)
12. Impaled (Demo Version)
13. Intentional Damage (Demo Version)
14. Into the Future (Demo Version)
15. Vacation in Saigon (Demo Version)

Total playing time 58:26

Line-up

Bruce Phillips – vocals/guitars
Chris Teot – drums
Joe Bardi – bass