Reign In Blood
by Slayer

Overall rank: 464th | 1980s rank: 67th | 1986 rank: 7th
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79/100 (from 715 votes)

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Reign In Blood comments

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80/100

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dmercado 11/15/2013 00:57 | #92520 | TOP COMMENT

Oh this album is so much fun. I'm being totally serious. It's heavy, loud, and fast. I have no idea how they can play and sing so fast but it really takes me by storm and makes my adrenaline pump. The high-pitched tales of the terrors of hell are awesomely hilarious. Completely over the top lyrics, but they fit so well.

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50/100

From Killerviolin 09/03/2019 00:52 | #242133 | TOP COMMENT

Here's the thing about this record - it's not about the songs, but the sound. Every single track sounds alike (and I don't mean just in general mood - I am an ACDC fan, after all - but the tracks are so goddamn fast that I can't distinguish any riffs/melodies from the craziness), but, as I said, it's not about the songs, but the sound.

This entire record sounds like nothing I've ever heard (and probably will ever hear). Almost every track is at breakneck speed, and sounds like it emerged straight from the pits of hell. This means that it works for very particular moods, but isn't something to really sit down and listen to.

For its sound, it enjoyable, but there are only two songs I really care for, and those are the two most obvious choices of Angel of Death and Raining Blood. They're characterized by being actual good songs over the good sound.

Now, look - I'm not saying the other songs are bad, but this is far from what I listen to everyday, so I'll stick with the highlights.

Overall, this record isn't for everyone, but if you want something loud, fast, and brutal, then this is for you. (Edited)

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80/100

From garycottier TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/20/2016 13:15 | #169235 | TOP COMMENT

One of the genuine game changing metal records ever. Reign in blood, is Slayer's most important record, an aggressive tour de force which took thrash metal to another level. The centrepiece of the record is undoubtedly the brilliant, Angel of death, a total classic. Reign in blood, is loud and fast as is not a moment too long. Brilliant.

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95/100

From spoon836 04/16/2018 17:11 | #213057 | TOP COMMENT

To this day, this is still one of the heaviest, fastest albums I've ever heard. It has aged supremely well, and its probably the best sounding Slayer album in terms of production. Postmortem is my favorite Slayer track, but every riff on this album kills.

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100/100

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Decurso TOP 100 COMMENTER 06/14/2014 03:35 | #114419 | TOP COMMENT

I remember the cassette version had both the A and B sides of the LP on each side. It was THAT fast and furious. Pure smash mouthed aggression, the likes of which had never been heard before.

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