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artist: Atrophy
title: Chemical Dependency
year: 2020
genre: Thrash Metal
type: Demo
label: SubLevel Records
language: English
rel. date: 2020-02-25
source: WEB/MP3
quality: CBR 320kbps / 44.1 kHz / Joint Stereo
runtime: 00:41:15
size: 94.6 MiB / 10 tracks
rip date: 2026-06-29
source url: https://open.qobuz.com/album/k6b7lfcvz7voc
tracklist:
01. Chemical Dependency 4:05
02. Rest in Pieces 5:24
03. Preacher, Preacher 4:31
04. Suicide Pact 5:15
05. Product of the Past 4:03
06. Beer Bong 2:06
07. Killing Machine (Live) (bonus) 4:03
08. Rest in Pieces (Live) (bonus) 4:56
09. Product of the Past (Live) (bonus) 4:14
10. Beer Bong (Live) (bonus) 2:38
release notes:
'Chemical dependency' (1987) is the debut release by Atrophy, Thrash
metallers from Tucson, Arizona. The term 'demo' is quite misleading as
the production on 'Chemical dependency' is top notch.
While the songs on the demo appear on the full length 'Socialized hate',
the demo presents the band at a nascent stage and portrays their maturity
in songwriting right from the get-go. The demo, even though portraying
the aggression that is associated with Thrash metal, has moments where
you can hear the influence of traditional heavy metal elements in the
songwriting. Extremely catchy riffs, played with near perfect guitar tone
at explosive speeds constitutes a strong foundation. James Gulotta on
bass deserves a special mention for some of the best bass work ever seen
on a thrash metal album. Absolutely thunderous bass playing through and
through, especially on the track 'Preacher Preacher'.
While not the pinnacle of originality when it comes to songwriting, it is
definitely a great record and executed perfectly. Atrophy is a criminally
underrated and often overlooked Thrash metal band, most likely owing to
the time of formation and operation.
Bonus tracks 7-10 taken from Jan. 30, 1989 live source in Toronto,
Canada.
Not to be confused with other bands with same name.
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Atrophy/647