Necroshine by Overkill - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Overkill's 1999 release Necroshine is both a raw and mildly experimental release for the New York thrash veterans. The slightly stripped-down production may have been intended to harken back to the group's '80s glory days, but after a few significant lineup changes and noticeable (but not necessarily extensive) musical evolution there really was no turning back for the group, especially when considering that they hadn't gone very far in the first place. The mid-'90s additions of guitarists Joe Comeau and Sebastion Marino did refine the groups sonic attack, as the new musicians added a technically proficiency and instrumental depth that the group used to reinforce rather than drift away from their pulsing, aggressive "second wave of thrash" attack. While certainly not a groundbreaking effort, Necroshine has a depth that many Overkill fans might find refreshing. The pounding grind and dynamic vocals of "80 Cycles" is just one example of the band's expanded, yet familiar songwriting repertoire. Other standouts include the steamy "Forked Tongued Kiss" and the title track that opens Necroshine with some monster riffing and a fine vocal performance by Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth. It's very safe to say that serious fans of the group will not be disappointed with Necroshine. ~ Vincent Jeffries

1. Necroshine

Primary Artist: Overkill; Main Performer
Composer: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Lyricist: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Artist: Overkill; Production
Author: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Production

2. My December

Primary Artist: Overkill; Main Performer
Composer: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Lyricist: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Artist: Overkill; Production
Author: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Production

3. Let Us Prey

Primary Artist: Overkill; Main Performer
Composer: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Lyricist: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Artist: Overkill; Production
Author: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Production

4. 80 Cycles

Primary Artist: Overkill; Main Performer
Composer: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Lyricist: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Artist: Overkill; Production
Author: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Production

5. Revelation

Primary Artist: Overkill; Main Performer
Composer: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Lyricist: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Artist: Overkill; Production
Author: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Production

6. Stone Cold Jesus

Primary Artist: Overkill; Main Performer
Composer: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Lyricist: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Artist: Overkill; Production
Author: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Production

7. Forked Tongue Kiss

Primary Artist: Overkill; Main Performer
Composer: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Lyricist: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Artist: Overkill; Production
Author: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Production

8. I Am Fear

Primary Artist: Overkill; Main Performer
Composer: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Lyricist: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Artist: Overkill; Production
Author: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Production

9. Black Line

Primary Artist: Overkill; Main Performer
Composer: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Lyricist: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Artist: Overkill; Production
Author: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Production

10. Dead Man

Primary Artist: Overkill; Main Performer
Composer: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Lyricist: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Composer
Artist: Overkill; Production
Author: Carlo Verni
Robert Joseph Ellsworth; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

51 minutes and 7 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Metal, Thrash, Speed Metal

Label

Nuclear Blast

Music Distribution Service

Believe Digital

Country

Germany

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 22, 1999

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

727361347260