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Originally released in 1988, Under the Influence is another confident, if unremarkable Overkill recording. Highlights include the punk-ish "Overkill III (Under the Influence)," as well as trademark pseudo-thrash numbers like "Shred," "Never Say Never," and the minor hit single/video "Hello From the Gutter." One subtle, but very consistent problem with Overkill's brutal riffing sticks out just a little bit more than usual on Under the Influence. That is, the clanky ringing and exaggerated attack of bassist D.D. Verni's instrument. Verni bogs down the group's sound, weakening Overkill's otherwise tight and unified rhythmic signature. As usual, the real problem with Under the Influence is vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth's overdone vocals. Ellsworth is a singer of rare ability, but his cartoon approach takes Overkill way over the top, eroding the band's technically impressive, musical base. But despite this consistent challenge to their listenability, Overkill still cranks out their own brand of first-class metal on Under the Influence, a record that, while respectable, might only interest the most passionate fans of the band. ~ Vincent Jeffries
Recording information: Pyramid Sound Studios, Ithaca, NY (03/1988-04/1988).
Illustrator: Rich Larson.
Photographers: Dan Muro; Frank White; Ron Akiyama.
Personnel: Blitz (vocals); Bobby Gustafson (guitar, acoustic guitar, 12-string guitar, background vocals); Sid Falck (drums); D.D. Verni (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Michael Wagener.
Under The Influence Music Overkill Under The Influence Songs Under The Influence Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)  TRASH!!!
This disc is a very polished one.
It has everything a trash metal fan is expecting.
Fast
Heavy
Cool Lyrics
All the songs are very rough except "Hello From The Gutter" that's why it was selected for a video.
Overall all the songs are cool.
Check out "Shred", "Overkill III", "Drunken Wisdom" and you will be amazed.
Submitted by max_cantu (Monterrey, México) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Dude
This album, this BAND, every SONG just makes me want to get up from the computer and go freaking rock out on my guitar even though I've yet to obtain enough talent. Holy freaking HELL this is FREAKING GREAT! Ahem, forgive that outburst
Submitted by Blah (Fayettville, NC)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Solid thrash
I would actually give this album 3 and 1/2 stars if I could, but I went with 4. Though UTF may be great thrash, it has several glaring problems: 1. D.D.'s bass is too loud and clanky, it drags down the music, 2. the songwriting suffers here, a couple songs sound like a bunch of riffs thrown together, like Mad Gone World, while others are too repetetive like Brainfade, and 3. Blitz is still finding his way as a singer, he's too screechy at times. However, there's still some excellent thrash on here, like Hello From The Gutter, Shred, and Drunken Wisdom. UTF is a necessity for any Overkill fan, and not a bad choice for any fan of thrash metal either.
Submitted by mcsavage (Pittsburgh, PA)
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ONE OF OVERKILL'S GREATEST
I have all of Overkill's stuff, but I would have to say that this one is probably their all-time best. It's from their early, really super-aggressive years where every song is just insanely fast and Blitz really belts it out. This one has one of their most commercial hits, "Hello From the Gutter", along with a lot of other great tracks. Bobby Gustafson and D.D. Verni rule. The lyrics are also very intelligent, typical metal themes. If you like thrash, this is a must-have.
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