NAPALM - Cruel Tranquility OIS 12" Vinyl LP Album

"Cruel Tranquility" is the debut studio album of the American death metal band Napalm. The album was originally released in 1989 by the small independent label Wild Rags Records. Although Napalm never achieved widespread commercial success, the album remains a cult classic in the death metal genre, with its fast, aggressive, and brutal sound.

This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.

 

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Collectors information & Album Description:

"Cruel Tranquility" is the debut studio album of the American death metal band Napalm. The album was originally released in 1989 by the small independent label Wild Rags Records. Although Napalm never achieved widespread commercial success, the album remains a cult classic in the death metal genre, with its fast, aggressive, and brutal sound.

"Cruel Tranquility" is characterized by its brutal, aggressive, and fast-paced sound, which is typical of early death metal. The album features a mix of fast, technical riffs, pounding drums, and guttural vocals. The songs are generally short and to the point, with little in the way of melody or harmony. The overall effect is one of intense aggression and brutality.

"Cruel Tranquility" received little attention upon its initial release, as it was only distributed by a small independent label. However, the album has since gained a cult following in the death metal community, with many fans citing it as a classic of the genre. The album's raw, unpolished sound and aggressive energy have been praised by critics and fans alike.

Although Napalm never achieved mainstream success, the band's influence can be heard in many contemporary death metal bands. The album's fast, aggressive sound and brutal lyrics helped to establish the template for the genre. "Cruel Tranquility" remains a cult classic and a must-have for fans of early death metal.

 

This album includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by Napalm and artwork. 

Album Fact Sheet: NAPALM Cruel Tranquility
Music Genre: Thrash Metal 
Album Production information:

The album: "NAPALM Cruel Tranquility" was produced by: Bob Spencer and Napalm

Executive Producer: Joe Leonard

Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Bob Spencer

Assisent Engineer: Frank Di Maulo

This album was recorded at: Tiki Studios, New York by Tom Coyne

Mastered at Frankfird Wayne NY by Tom Coyne

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Album cover illustration: Edward Repka

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Cover concept: Christ Weidner

Logo: Drew Elliot:

Album cover photography: Bonni Graham

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Record Company / Catalog number / Label:  Steamhammer SPV 08-7563
Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  
Year & Country:  1989 Made in West Germany
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: NAPALM Cruel Tranquility
    Band-members (NOT CREDITED)
  • Chris Weidner - Bass
  • Robert J. Proimos - Drums
  • Jeff Lombardi - Guitars
  • Stig Chris Liggio - Vocals, Guitars
Complete Track-listing of the album "NAPALM Cruel Tranquility"

The detailed tracklist of this record "NAPALM Cruel Tranquility" is:

    Track-listing :
  1. Mind Melt
  2. A.O.A.
  3. Shake it Off
  4. Gag of Steel
  5. Devastation
  6. Combat Zone
  7. Immoral Society
  8. Attack on America
  9. Reanimate
  10. Act of Betrayal
  11. Nightmare Admistrator
  12. Practice What You Preach
  13. Kranked Up and Out
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