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Anthrax: Joe Belladonna (vocals); Dan Spitz (acoustic & electric guitars); Scott Ian (guitar); Frank Bello (bass); Charlie Benante (drums).
Generally considered the band's best album, Among the Living broadened the scope of Anthrax's subject matter with socially conscious lyrics addressing prejudice, violence, drug abuse ("Efilnikufesin [N.F.L.]," a rip on John Belushi), and the hollowness of the music business, as well as a politically correct ode to the "Indians." However, the band refuses to take itself too seriously, also recording tributes to Stephen King and Judge Dredd. Musically, the band delivers a powerful, aggressive roar driven by impossibly fast riffing and the changing tempos and collectively shouted vocals of hardcore, especially on the classic "Caught in a Mosh." The brutal rhythm guitar work of Scott Ian and the explosive drumming of Charlie Benante relentlessly push the songs along while still maintaining a solid groove, and more than make up for some lyrical awkwardness. Among the Living remains arguably Anthrax's foremost achievement. ~ Steve Huey
When Anthrax released AMONG THE LIVING in 1987, the band was a part of a then-burgeoning heavy metal sub-genre called speed or thrash metal. This was an inversion of glam metal. The band members wore worn-out jeans and T-shirts, their long hair was hairspray-free, and not a smudge of make-up was applied to their unsightly mugs. Their music was dense, borrowing speed from punk and hardcore and mammoth guitar riffing from metal, and featured thought-provoking lyrics. AMONG THE LIVING not only served as Anthrax's commercial breakthrough, but (along with seminal releases by Metallica, Megadeth, and Slayer) the album brought this new musical form to the forefront.
The members of Anthrax were a bunch of comic-book-reading, jam-wearing heavy metal fans from NYC, and the music reflects the lifestyle. The band based it's U.K. Top-30 hit single "I Am the Law" on a favorite comic-book character (Judge Dread). "Imitation Of Life," a song about phony people that contains one of thrash metal's strongest riffs, was pointedly directed at '80s glam metal bands. The frantic "Caught In A Mosh" is an album highlight, as are "Indians" (which deals with the plight of the Native American), "N.F.L.," "Skeletons In The Closet," and the title track. Anthrax Among The Living Songs Among The Living Music Review Average Rating: (4.9 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews hope they remaster it.
Tis is a classic album, one which I think would sound better even better remastered. All the songs are good. Will not be disappointed.
Submitted by emailmewhenuwish (Brooklyn) 
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still a top album after 20 years
after all this time this shot from anthrax is killer. spreading the disease was a good effort but not a solid album song to song. here you get one great song after another. in a time before packing 14 or 15 song on a cd, these guys set out to make each one mean and powerful. really no one can make a change on this album that would dramaticly improve it. song for song here are classics. i have to disagree with others when so many say that this was the last great effort from them because they've written many awesome songs since and even put out with an album that came out with song by song strong writting (w.c.f.y.a.)
Submitted by calavera1102 (amarillo, tx)
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this album is one of the sweetest,coolest, in your face, headbanging, toetapping, best, thrash/speed metal album you'll ever get. if you like rust in peace by megadeth, ride the lightning by Metallica u should definetly get this man!!! what this differs is that, all the songs on the album have shout alongs that are song by scott ian and dan spitz and bello. for example the song "caught in a mosh". u have to listen to understand by i think u get the basic idea. anyway the album is very contagious and kinda catches your breath and mixes it with metal and punk and returns it to your mouth with a refreshing taste of thrash/speed metal. this album is a classic. toe- tapping and headbanging are both possible for each of these songs. highlights include:"among the living" "caught in a mosh" "I am the law" "N.F.L.", and "one world". i'm sry but "a skeleton in the closet" is really creepy. i'm scared of listening to that song. seriously. lol. "indians" never really got my undivided attention. it was just a filler track in term. i'll inform u guys if i ever step out of this weird cloud and actually listen to indians closely. but overall this is a good album that u should not miss. don't be a fool like me who bought all of metallicas pretty bad albums first instead of their greatest masterpiece "master of puppets". But instead of the band "metallica" in the last sentence actually use the band "anthrax" and instead of "master of puppets" add "among the living"! among the living is anthraxs best album. AMONG THE LIVING!!
Submitted by CrawlingGoblin (Davis, Ca, USA)
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Anthrax, as you know, has never failed to deliver the ultimate combination of thrash, singing, drums and guitar solos to perfect every song, and hence every album. This album is no different, as they hit even harder in their songs, and create definitive favourites (caught in a mosh, skeletons etc)
They have managed to do everything a little bit better, you will love this album, dont waste time, buy it now.
Submitted by p0lka_dot_sh0rts (Windsor, Ont, Canada)
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I had been wanting this album for ages until I bought it off the internet. it didn't dissapoint. The guitars bass and drums rule!( Charlies drums would have to be the highlight)the singing on the other hand is top notch Joe Belladonna is one of the few thrash singers that can actually carry a melody. Lyrically the Stephen king inspiration is heavy on songs like "among the living" and "a skeleton in the closet" The song highlights would have to be " I am the law" and "a skeleton in the closet. Reccomended.
Submitted by Tim_thomson666 (Dunedin, New Zealand)
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