''The Obsessed'' is the debut album by American metal band
the Obsessed
The Obsessed is an American heavy metal band from Potomac, Maryland, led by Scott "Wino" Weinrich. The band combines elements of doom metal, stoner rock, and punk rock. Formed in 1980, they recorded a few demos and played a handful of live ...
, released in 1990 by
Hellhound Records
Hellhound Records was a German record label during the late 1980s and 1990s, self-described as "the heaviest label on earth". They became known for putting out doom metal, with artists such as Saint Vitus (band), Saint Vitus and The Obsessed. In ...
. All songs were recorded in 1985 for an intended album for
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is an American independent record label founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The US office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distr ...
, which had never been released. The release of this album prompted singer
Scott "Wino" Weinrich to leave
Saint Vitus
Vitus (), whose name is sometimes rendered Guy or Guido, was a Christian martyr from Sicily. His surviving hagiography is pure legend. The dates of his actual life are unknown.Basil Watkins, ''The Book of Saints: A Comprehensive Biographical ...
and reform the Obsessed with a new rhythm section.
The album was re-released by
Tolotta Records
Tolotta Records was a record label run by Joe Lally of Fugazi. It was based in Arlington, Virginia and distributed through Dischord Records. The label has released bands from Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area, such as Dead Meadow and Spi ...
in 2000 with new artwork and 10 live bonus tracks recorded at Glenmont Rec. Center in
Wheaton, Maryland
Wheaton is a census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, situated north of Washington, D.C. and northwest of downtown Silver Spring. Wheaton takes its name from Frank Wheaton (1833–1903), a career officer in the Unit ...
, on February 25, 1984.
It was re-released again on November 17, 2017 by
Relapse Records with a slightly updated version of the original artwork. The CD version came with a bonus disc that included the 1984 demo ''Concrete Cancer'', as well as a concert recorded "Live at the Bayou" in
Washington, D.C.
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on April 15, 1985.
Track listing
All songs written by
Scott Weinrich
Robert Scott Weinrich (born 1961), better known as Wino, is an American singer and guitarist. He has been highly influential in helping develop and codify doom metal's trademark sound, and is also considered an influential figure in the stoner r ...
, except where noted.
#"Tombstone Highway" – 3:29
#"The Way She Fly" – 2:22
#"Forever Midnight" – 4:59
#"Ground Out" – 3:17
#"Fear Child" – 1:53
#"Freedom" – 5:58
#"Red Disaster" (Weinrich, Mark Laue) – 3:52
#"Inner Turmoil" – 2:21
#"River of Soul" – 4:26
2000 reissue live bonus tracks:
# "No Message" – 1:03
# "Neatz Brigade" – 4:54
# "Concrete Cancer" – 3:13
# "Mental Kingdom" – 2:49
# "Feelingz" – 2:26
# "A World Apart" – 1:45
# "Freedom" – 5:04
# "Blind Lightning" – 3:45
# "Indestroy" – 1:47
# "Kill Ugly Naked" – 2:07
2017 reissue bonus disc:
# Concrete Cancer (Demo) – 3:02
# Feelingz (Demo) – 2:11
# Mental Kingdom (Demo) – 2:50
# Hiding Masque (Demo) – 3:31
# Ground Out/Feelingz (Live) – 5:07
# Concrete Cancer (Live) – 3:10
# No Blame (Live) – 2:43
# Mental Kingdom (Live) – 2:59
# Tombstone Highway (Live) – 3:13
# Iron and Stone (Live) – 3:27
# River of Soul (Live) – 3:58
# Sittin' on a Grave/I Don't Care (Live) – 4:47
# Freedom (Live) – 5:52
# Indestroy/Kill Ugly Naked (Live) – 3:29
Personnel
*
Scott "Wino" Weinrich – vocals and guitar, producer
*Mark Laue – bass
*Ed Gulli – drums
;Production
*Ray Tilkens – engineer
*Mathias Schneeberger, Stephan Gross – mixing at Vielkang Studio, Berlin
References
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1990 albums
The Obsessed albums
Hellhound Records albums
Tolotta Records albums