Plugged in Permanent by Anvil - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

After many lineup changes and a long stretch without a record deal, Anvil finally made it back into the studio to record Plugged in Permanent in the late '90s. Judging by the results, the time they spent in post-metal purgatory hadn't affected their abilities one bit. After years of toiling away in near-obscurity, the Steve "Lips" Kudlow-led Anvil were still hungry, and the Toronto band managed to put together one of their finest recordings in over a decade. Joining Kudlow on Plugged in Permanent (a title that, along with it's metal-smashing-acoustic-guitar artwork, was meant to mock the current wave of MTV Unplugged releases) were musicians Ivan Hurd (guitars,) Glen Five (bass), and veteran Anvil drummer Robb Reiner. A truly heavy release by most standards, this Metal Blade release features standout cuts "Destined for Doom" and "Racial Hostility" and others that have guitarists Kudlow and Hurd in very rare form. Hardly anyone would describe Anvil as being an unusually gifted metal outfit, and none of their releases can be recommended to listeners seeking only to add the best metal discs to their collection. But serious metalheads may find something to appreciate in the group's musical ability and long-term commitment to heavy music. Plugged in Permanent is a better-than-average example of these traits.
© Vincent Jeffries /TiVo

1. Racial Hostility

Primary Artist: Anvil; Main Performer
Composer: Robb Reiner
Steve Kudlow; Composer

2. Doctor Kevorkian

Primary Artist: Anvil; Main Performer
Composer: Robb Reiner; Composer

3. Smokin Green

Primary Artist: Anvil; Main Performer
Composer: Robb Reiner
Steve Kudlow; Composer

4. Destined For Doom

Primary Artist: Anvil; Main Performer
Composer: Robb Reiner
Steve Kudlow; Composer

5. Killer Hill

Primary Artist: Anvil; Main Performer
Composer: Robb Reiner
Steve Kudlow; Composer

6. Face Pull

Primary Artist: Anvil; Main Performer
Composer: Robb Reiner
Steve Kudlow; Composer

7. I'm Trying to Sleep

Primary Artist: Anvil; Main Performer
Composer: Robb Reiner
Steve Kudlow; Composer

8. Five Knuckle Shuffle

Primary Artist: Anvil; Main Performer
Composer: Robb Reiner
Steve Kudlow; Composer

9. Truth or Consequence

Primary Artist: Anvil; Main Performer
Composer: Robb Reiner
Steve Kudlow; Composer

10. Guilty

Primary Artist: Anvil; Main Performer
Composer: Robb Reiner
Steve Kudlow; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

45 minutes and 57 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 2500x2500 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

2/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Metal, Hard Rock

Label

SPV

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 24, 1997

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

4001617064221