ANTHRAX STATE OF EUPHORIA 12" Vinyl LP Album

- MEGAFORCE Dark Blue Record Label / Island German Release

Album Description & Collectors information:

The album kicks off with "Be All, End All," a fast-paced, riff-heavy song that sets the tone for the rest of the record. This is followed by "Out of Sight, Out of Mind," a song that features catchy guitar riffs and a driving drum beat. "Make Me Laugh" is a track that showcases Anthrax's sense of humor, with lyrics that poke fun at the music industry and the band's own status as a heavy metal band.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "Antisocial," a cover of a French punk rock band Trust's song of the same name. Anthrax's version of the song became a hit, earning them significant airplay on radio and MTV. The song's catchy chorus and infectious guitar riffs made it an instant classic in the heavy metal community.

Another memorable track on the album is "Now it's Dark," a song that starts off with a slow, ominous guitar riff before exploding into a frenzied display of thrash metal. The song's lyrics deal with the theme of mental illness, with lead singer Joey Belladonna singing about the descent into madness.

Overall, "State of Euphoria" is a standout album in Anthrax's discography. The band's trademark thrash metal sound is on full display, with catchy guitar riffs, driving drum beats, and Belladonna's soaring vocals. The album's lyrics deal with a range of topics, from mental illness to drug addiction, and showcase the band's ability to tackle serious subjects with intelligence and sensitivity.

In terms of production, "State of Euphoria" is a well-produced album that showcases the band's musicianship and technical abilities. The album was produced by Mark Dodson, who had previously worked with bands such as Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne. The album's sound is crisp and clear, with each instrument and vocal track given its proper space in the mix.

This album "ANTHRAX - State of Euphoria" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and artwork/photos

"State of Euphoria" is the fourth studio album by the American thrash metal band Anthrax. It was released on September 19, 1988 through Megaforce/Island Records.

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Album Production Information:

The album: "ANTHRAX - State of Euphoria" was produced by: Anthras , Mark Dodson , Alex Perialas, Jon Zazula, Marsha Zazula

Mark Dodson is a British record producer and sound engineer, who mostly works with artists in the heavy metal genre. He is best known for producing albums by Anthrax and Suicidal Tendencies, as well as working with dozens of other bands.

This album was recorded at: Quadradial Studios, Miami, Florida. Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, NYC.

Mastered by Greg Calbi, at Sterling Sound, New York City

Album cover art: Don Brautigam

The life and work of Don Brautigam, the legendary graphic artist behind iconic album covers of the 1980s. Learn more about his creative journey and timeless influence.

Back cover art: Mort Drucker

Cover concept: Charlie Benante

Album cover photography: Gene Ambo

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12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record

Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram

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Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: ANTHRAX - State of Euphoria

Anthrax's Band-members, Musicians and Performers
• Joey Belladonna Vocals

  Joey Belladonna ( Lead Vocals, Drums ) is an American Singer from Oswego, New York and best known as lead singer in the American ( East-Coast ) Thrash Metal band Anthrax. Belladonna has been with Anthrax since 1984 with several long breaks in-between. Learn more about him

• Scott Ian Rhythm Guitar

  Scott Ian ( full-name Scott Ian Rosenfeld ) is an American guitarist and founding member of "Anthrax" and "Stormtroopers of Death". His wife "Pearl Aday" is daughter of the singer "Meat Loaf". In his musical career he has performed with the bands: Anthrax (USA) , Damnocracy, Doom Squad, Four-X, Motor Sister, Pearl, Posehn, S.O.D. STORMTROOPERS OF DEATH (USA) , Slam Jam, The Damned Things.

• Dan Spitz Lead Guitar

  Dan Spitz ( full-name: Daniel Alan Spitz ) is an American musician and Heavy Metal watch-maker. Spitz started his musical career in 1981 as guitarist in the American Thrash Metal band Overkill. He left Overkill in 1983 to join Anthrax as lead guitarist. Spitz performed in Anthrax mainly from 1983 until 1995. After 1995 he started to developed himself into mechanical watchmaker and has won several awards for this.

• Frank Bello Bass

  Frank Bello ( Full-name: Francis Charles Joseph Bello ) is from the Bronx, New York and has been bass guitarist with the American Thrash Metal band Anthrax since 1984.

• Charlie Benante Drums

  Charlie Benante ( Drums ) long-time drummer with the American Thrash Metal band Anthrax, since 1983 and also performed in S.O.D. Stormtroopers Of Death.

• Carol Freedman Cello

Complete Track-listing of the album "ANTHRAX - State of Euphoria"

The detailed tracklist of this record "ANTHRAX - State of Euphoria" is:

• Be All, End All (Anthrax) 6:22
• Out of Sight, Out of Mind (Anthrax) 5:13
• Make Me Laugh (Anthrax) 5:41
• Antisocial (Bonvoisin/Krief) 4:27 (Trust Cover)
• Who Cares Wins (Anthrax) 7:35
• Now It's Dark (Anthrax) 5:34
• Schism (Anthrax) 5:27
• Misery Loves Company (Anthrax) 5:40
• 13 (Anthrax) 0:49
• Finale (Anthrax) 5:47

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