Definition (album)

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Definition
Studio album by
Released1992
RecordedJune–July 1992
GenreCrossover thrash
Length49:04
LabelRotten[1]
ProducerSpike Cassidy and Jim (H.M.) Faraci
D.R.I. chronology
Thrash Zone
(1989)
Definition
(1992)
Full Speed Ahead
(1995)

Definition is the sixth album by the American crossover thrash band D.R.I.[2][3] It was released in 1992.[4]

The band supported the album by touring with Testament.[5]

Critical reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[6]
Rock Hard8.0/10[7]

The Arizona Daily Star wrote that D.R.I.'s "combined fire is stoked by a thrash-metal style and controlled by a social conscience."[8]

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleLength
1."Acid Rain"4:31
2."Tone Deaf"2:28
3."Guilt Trip"4:33
4."Hardball"3:20
5."The Application"4:25
6."Paying to Play"3:00
7."Say It"4:15
8."Dry Heaves"1:35
9."Don't Ask"5:14
10."Time Out"3:40
11."Let It Go"5:18
12."You"1:56
13."The Target"4:49

Bonus tracks

  • LP – "Out of Mind"
  • Cassette – "Hide Your Eyes"
  • CD – "Dry Heaves"

Credits[edit]

  • Kurt Brecht – vocals
  • Spike Cassidy – guitars
  • John Menor – bass
  • Rob Rampy – drums

References[edit]

  1. ^ "D.R.I. Biography by Steve Huey". AllMusic. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  2. ^ Bukszpan, Daniel (November 11, 2003). The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal. Barnes & Noble Publishing. ISBN 9780760742181 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Prepare for a rock 'n' roll feast". San Antonio Express-News. November 20, 1992. p. 17G.
  4. ^ Phillips, William; Cogan, Brian (March 20, 2009). Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9780313348013 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ Mayhew, Malcolm (November 25, 1992). "Thrash & treasure: D.R.I. and Testament were loud, monotonous and just right". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 1E.
  6. ^ "Definition - D.R.I. | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  7. ^ "D.R.I. Definition". Rock Hard. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
  8. ^ Armstrong, Gene (January 15, 1993). "Trio of pork bands will show off their chops". Arizona Daily Star.