By the time they released 1991's , crossover pioneers were pursuing a decidedly metallic direction, but this in no way compromised their ethic, overtly political lyrical themes, and incredible sonic aggression. The wicked melodies of bookend the album, and excellent tracks like and manage to be both utterly heavy and surprisingly catchy. are about as straightforward as gets, but their politically militant roots are fully displayed on -- both scathing attacks on racism. The gentle, meandering chords of the offer a brief respite from the onslaught, but then lead into the album's fiercest moment, Constructed on an extremely distorted riff and featuring equally fuzzy, computer-processed vocals from guitarist , the song is a sonic precedent for the countless bands ( , , etc.) which dominated the late '90s. Years ahead of its time, is simply one of the most important albums of the decade. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia