Persistence of Time
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| Studio album by Anthrax | ||
| Released | August 21, 1990 | |
| Recorded | 1989 - 1990 A&M Studios Conway Studios, Hollywood, USA |
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| Genre | Thrash metal | |
| Length | 60:24 | |
| Label | Island Records | |
| Producer(s) | Anthrax, Mark Dodson | |
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| Anthrax chronology | ||
| Penikufesin (EP) (1989) |
Persistence of Time (1990) |
Attack of the Killer B's (1991) |
Persistence of Time is the fifth studio album by the thrash metal band Anthrax. The album was released in 1990, (see 1990 in music) by Megaforce Worldwide/Island Entertainment. The band and Mark Dodson produced the album, which was released as a double album (along with Among the Living) in Germany in 2000. The album includes the singles, "Got the Time" and "In My World". Persistence of Time was certified gold by the RIAA.
Its highest Billboard Music Chart position was #24 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Persistence of Time stands out among other Anthrax albums due to its unified lyrical focus on the need for tolerance and peace. The ghoulish and macabre elements of the music remain, and the album is as aggressive as ever, with a rapidfire beat. Musically it was definitely the bands most progressive album, with many songs clocking in at over 5 (and often over 6 and 7) minutes.
This would be the last Anthrax studio album to feature Joey Belladonna on vocals before he rejoined in 2005.
[edit] Track listing
- All tracks written by Anthrax, unless stated
- "Time" – 6:55
- "Blood" – 7:13
- "Keep It in the Family" – 7:08
- "In My World" – 6:25
- "Gridlock" – 5:17
- "Intro to Reality" – 3:23
- "Belly of the Beast" – 4:47
- "Got the Time" (Joe Jackson) – 2:44
- "H8 Red" – 5:04
- "One Man Stands" – 5:38
- "Discharge" – 4:12
- Bonus track on Japanese release only
- "Protest and Survive" (Discharge) – 2:22
[edit] Credits
- Joey Belladonna – Vocals
- Scott Ian – Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar on "Got The Time", Harmony Guitar on "Intro To Reality"
- Dan Spitz – Lead Guitar
- Frank Bello – Bass
- Charlie Benante – Drums, Harmony Guitar on "Intro To Reality"
- Anthrax – Producer, Liner Notes
- Michael Barbiero – Mixing, EngineerArtwork
- Mark Dodson – Producer, Engineer
- Rick Downey – Lighting, Management
- George Geranios – Sounds
- Greg Goldman – Assistant Engineer
- Bob Ludwig – Mastering
- Steve Thompson – Mixing
- Jon Zazula – Executive Producer, Management
- Ed Korengo – Assistant Engineer
- Marsha Zazula – Executive Producer, Management
- Brian Schueble – Assistant Engineer
- Don Brautigam – Artwork
- Waring Abbott – Photography
- Paul Crook –Lead Guitar Tech
- Bill Pulaski – Band
- Mike Tempesta – Rhythm Guitar Tech
- Marie Bryant – Assistant Engineer
- Art Ring – Management
- Troy Boyer – Bass Tech
- Maria Ferrero – Management
- Walter Gemenhardt – Drum Tech
- Basic tracks recorded at A&M Studios and Conway Studios, Hollywood, USA
- Re-recording at Soundtrack Studios, New York City, USA
- Mixed at Electric Lady Studios, New York City, USA
- Mastered at Masterdisk, New York City, USA
