Predator by Accept - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Concluding a stint of late-'90s studio recordings that steadily declined in quality, Predator is a bit of a swan song for Accept, and a rather lightweight one at that. Ex-Damn Yankees drummer Michael Cartellone joins a band lineup that thankfully includes vocalist Udo Dirkschneider and bandleader/guitarist Wolf Hoffmann, the key members responsible for Accept's unique Teutonic metal bite. On Predator, however, that bite is mostly toothless. With just the slightest exceptions (specifically, "Crucified" and "Making Me Scream"), this Michael Wagener-produced disc sounds spiritless and redundant. Choruses are shouted gang-vocal style over and over again in an incessant attempt at anthemic metal, but the tactic only stiffens the already motionless music. There's no momentum and no magic on Predator, a lifeless and unfortunate offering from one of metal's finest outfits.
© Vincent Jeffries /TiVo

1. Hard Attack

Primary Artist: Accept; Main Performer
Vocals: Accept; Performer
Composer: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Lyricist: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Producer: Michael Wagener; Production

2. Crossroads

Primary Artist: Accept; Main Performer
Vocals: Accept; Performer
Composer: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Lyricist: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Producer: Michael Wagener; Production

3. Making Me Scream

Primary Artist: Accept; Main Performer
Vocals: Accept; Performer
Composer: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Lyricist: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Producer: Michael Wagener; Production

4. Diggin' In The Dirt

Primary Artist: Accept; Main Performer
Vocals: Accept; Performer
Composer: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Lyricist: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Producer: Michael Wagener; Production

5. Lay It Down

Primary Artist: Accept; Main Performer
Vocals: Accept; Performer
Composer: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Lyricist: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Producer: Michael Wagener; Production

6. It Ain't Over Yet

Primary Artist: Accept; Main Performer
Vocals: Accept; Performer
Composer: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Lyricist: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Producer: Michael Wagener; Production

7. Predator

Primary Artist: Accept; Main Performer
Vocals: Accept; Performer
Composer: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Lyricist: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Producer: Michael Wagener; Production

8. Crucified

Primary Artist: Accept; Main Performer
Vocals: Accept; Performer
Composer: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Lyricist: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Producer: Michael Wagener; Production

9. Take Out The Time

Primary Artist: Accept; Main Performer
Vocals: Accept; Performer
Composer: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Lyricist: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Producer: Michael Wagener; Production

10. Don't Give A Damn

Primary Artist: Accept; Main Performer
Vocals: Accept; Performer
Composer: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Lyricist: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Producer: Michael Wagener; Production

11. Run Through The Night

Primary Artist: Accept; Main Performer
Vocals: Accept; Performer
Composer: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Lyricist: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Producer: Michael Wagener; Production

12. Primitive

Primary Artist: Accept; Main Performer
Vocals: Accept; Performer
Composer: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Lyricist: Accept
Deaffy; Composer
Producer: Michael Wagener; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

48 minutes and 18 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 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

11/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Hard Rock

Label

RCA Records Label

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

Germany

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 29, 1996

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886445076554