TROUBLE · Manic Frustration | GOLD LP

Gold vinyl.

Background information about 'Manic Frustration'

Trouble's third studio album "Manic Frustration" marked a pivotal moment in the band's evolution, showcasing their transition from pure doom metal into more accessible hard rock territories while maintaining their signature heavy sound. Released in 1992, this Chicago outfit delivered their most commercially appealing record without sacrificing the emotional depth and crushing riffs that made them legends in the doom scene. The album features some of their most memorable tracks including "Manic Frustration", "Memory's Garden", and "Come Touch the Sky" - songs that perfectly balance Eric Wagner's distinctive vocals with the band's trademark heavy grooves.

The production on "Manic Frustration" brought a cleaner, more polished sound that allowed each instrument to shine through the mix, giving the album a timeless quality that still resonates with listeners today. Trouble managed to craft an album that appealed to both their existing fanbase and newcomers to their sound, creating anthemic tracks like "'Scuse Me" and the haunting "Rain" that showcase their ability to write both crushing doom passages and more radio-friendly moments. This release proved that doom metal could be both heavy and melodic, paving the way for countless bands that followed.

For fans of: Saint Vitus, Candlemass, Cathedral, and Pentagram

Track listing

1. Come Touch the Sky
2. 'Scuse Me
3. The Sleeper
4. Fear
5. Rain
6. Tragedy Man
7. Memory's Garden
8. Manic Frustration
9. Hello Strawberry Skies
10. Mr. White
11. Breathe...

Manufacturer: Napalm Records Handels GmbH, Hammerplatz 2, 8790 Eisenerz, Austria , Contact: napalmrecords.com