This sophomore release from Arkansas' was originally released in 1992 on the label. After went out of business, was reissued by in 1999. Featuring the same lineup that recorded the eponymous debut ( and on guitars, on drums, and the initials-only on bass and lead vocals), represents only a subtle progression for a group unafraid to make dramatic stylistic shifts. Heavily influenced by the Florida scene, plows through ten violently heavy tracks with excruciating vocal abuse, courtesy of , that is totally unmelodic but never descends to cookie-monster theatrics. Song highlights include the -inspired as well as with its expansive guitar riffs. While the term Christian seems like one of music's most comical oxymorons, does a decent job proving that the band deserves respect on this, one of its heaviest recordings. ~ Vincent Jeffries