Reason (Anacrusis album)

Reason
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 16, 1990
RecordedAugust–September 1989
StudioSmith Lee Studios, St. Louis
GenreThrash metal, technical thrash metal, progressive metal
Length52:45/64:17
LabelActive
ProducerAnacrusis
Anacrusis chronology
Suffering Hour
(1988)
Reason
(1990)
Manic Impressions
(1991)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Sputnikmusic3.5/5[2]

Reason is the second album by the American thrash/progressive metal band Anacrusis, released in 1990 on the European label Active Records. The album and their debut Suffering Hour were re-recorded for a two-disc set titled Hindsight: Suffering Hour & Reason Revisited, released in 2010.[3][4]

Track listing

Music and lyrics by Kenn Nardi, except where indicated

  1. "Stop Me" – 6:22
  2. "Terrified" (Nardi, Kevin Heidbreder) – 4:55
  3. "Not Forgotten" (Nardi, John Emery) – 5:51
  4. "Wrong" – 5:40
  5. "Silent Crime" – 4:51
  6. "Misshapen Intent" (Nardi, Heidbreder) – 4:25
  7. "Afraid to Feel" (Nardi, Heidbreder) – 6:25
  8. "Child Inside" – 4:25
  9. "Vital" (Nardi, Heidbreder) – 5:10
  10. "Quick to Doubt" – 4:41
  11. "Killing My Mind" (CD bonus track) – 5:53
  12. "Injustice" (CD bonus track) – 5:39

Personnel

  • Kenn Nardi – guitars, lead vocals
  • Kevin Heidbreder – guitars
  • John Emery – bass
  • Mike Owen – drums, backing vocals

References

  1. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Anacrusis – Reason Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  2. ^ Trey (October 7, 2007). "Review: Anacrusis – Reason". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  3. ^ "Reviews – Hindsight: Suffering Hour and Reason Revisited – BLABBERMOUTH.NET". Blabbermouth.net. August 22, 2010. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  4. ^ "ANACRUSIS To Reunite For Special Hometown Show In December". Blabbermouth.net. July 11, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2023.