On this day October 7 1987, Pleasures of the Flesh was released, the second studio album by American thrash metal band Exodus. Following their acclaimed debut, the band returned with a heavier, more refined sound that cemented their place as one of the key acts in the Bay Area thrash scene.
The album featured blistering tracks like Parasite, Faster Than You’ll Ever Live to Be, and the title song Pleasures of the Flesh. Its combination of aggressive riffs, intricate solos, and politically charged lyrics showcased Exodus’s evolution and technical growth while maintaining the raw intensity that defined their early work.
Although it didn’t achieve the same commercial success as some of their contemporaries, Pleasures of the Flesh earned praise from metal fans for its ferocity and musicianship. It remains a significant release in the thrash metal movement of the 1980s and a fan favorite in the band’s catalog.
80s insight: Pleasures of the Flesh reflected the growing power and complexity of 1980s thrash metal, as bands pushed the genre toward greater intensity and sophistication.
The album featured blistering tracks like Parasite, Faster Than You’ll Ever Live to Be, and the title song Pleasures of the Flesh. Its combination of aggressive riffs, intricate solos, and politically charged lyrics showcased Exodus’s evolution and technical growth while maintaining the raw intensity that defined their early work.
Although it didn’t achieve the same commercial success as some of their contemporaries, Pleasures of the Flesh earned praise from metal fans for its ferocity and musicianship. It remains a significant release in the thrash metal movement of the 1980s and a fan favorite in the band’s catalog.
80s insight: Pleasures of the Flesh reflected the growing power and complexity of 1980s thrash metal, as bands pushed the genre toward greater intensity and sophistication.
