It's not obvious at first, but Trouble is in fact a CHRISTIAN metal band! Which is quite odd since their sound owes a huge debt to Black Sabbath. Of course, they don't chant praises to Jesus Christ and toss pocket bibles into the audience (like another band who shall remain nameless), but the Biblical influence is clearly evident in their lyrics and album titles.

Oh yeah, they originally got their break on Metal Massacre IV with their song "The Last Judgement" [sic].

"Psalm 9:9"

1. "The Tempter" (6:35)
2. "Assassin" (3:12)
3. "Victim of the Insane" (5:08)
4. "Revelation (Life or Death)" (5:05)
5. "Bastards Will Pay" (3:42)
6. "The Fall of Lucifer" (5:42)
7. "Endtime"--instrumental (4:55)
8. "Psalm 9" (4:48)
9. "Tales of Brave Ulysses" (3:59)

Been a long time since I listened to this one, but I do know that it's pretty damn cool. Especially that trippy, double-time instrumental. "Tales of Brave Ulysses" is a Cream song.

"The Skull"

1. "Pray for the Dead" (5:51)
2. "Fear No Evil" (4:09)
3. "The Wish" (11:35)
4. "Truth Is, What Is" (4:34)
5. "Wickedness of Man" (5:45)
6. "Gideon" (5:08)
7. "The Skull" (5:52)

Probably their best album. Lots of long, slow dirges that go on forever and ever. Great for listening to while stoned.

"Run to the Light"

1. "The Misery Shows" (5:33)
2. "Thinking of the Past" (3:51)
3. "On Borrowed Time" (5:25)
4. "Run to the Light" (5:58)
5. "Peace of Mind" (3:01)
6. "Born in a Prison" (4:45)
7. "Tuesday's Child" (3:28)
8. "The Beginning" (5:22)

The last of my crappy vinyl to be upgraded, I held out for a used CD for a looooong time, and NEVER found one! (But a friend of mine did, and he gloated about it every time I saw him. Bastard...) Finally, after watching their catalog get smaller and smaller, I figured I'd better get it before it goes out of print completely. (And I just *know* I'm gonna find a dozen used copies next time I hit the stores...)

This is one of their weakest albums, where they got heavy into the "doom blues" thing and weren't sure exactly how to do it properly. "Misery Shows" rocks, but that's about it. The lyrics are also more Christian-y than usual.

"Trouble"

1. "At the End of My Daze" (3:12)
2. "The Wolf" (4:32)
3. "Psychotic Reaction" (3:12)
4. "A Sinner's Fame" (4:17)
5. "The Misery Shows (Act II)" (7:16)
6. "R.I.P." (4:08)
7. "Black Shapes of Doom" (3:44)
8. "Heaven on My Mind" (4:07)
9. "E.N.D." (2:24)
10. "All is Forgiven" (5:08)

Definitely the tightest and most cohesive production on any of their albums. I'd rate it higher than The Skull if it wasn't for that totally stupid "Psychotic Reaction" song.

"Manic Frustration"

1. "Come Touch the Sky" (2:53)
2. "'Scuse Me" (3:25)
3. "The Sleeper" (3:15)
4. "Fear" (3:38)
5. "Rain" (4:06)
6. "Tragedy Man" (4:27)
7. "Memory's Garden" (4:24)
8. "Manic Frustration" (4:10)
9. "Hello Strawberry Skies" (3:04)
10. "Mr. White" (3:26)
11. "Breathe..." (6:28)

Uhh...whatever. The Sons of Sabbath turn on their heels and go straight heavy blues, a la Mind Funk. Lotta thick guitar riffs and psychedelic imagery, but still, I think I'll pass.

"Plastic Green Head"

1. "Plastic Green Head" (3:35)
2. "The Eye" (4:20)
3. "Flowers" (4:20)
4. "Porpoise Song" (4:42)
5. "Opium-Eater" (4:25)
6. "Hear the Earth" (3:59)
7. "Another Day" (4:53)
8. "Requiem" (4:54)
9. "Below Me" (3:37)
10. "Long Shadows Fall" (2:45)
11. "Tomorrow Never Knows" (5:23)
12. "Till the End of Time" (4:09)

More psychedelic blues, but much MUCH better than their previous. This one grooves from start to finish, especially on their wicked cover of "Tomorrow Never Knows" (originally done by the Beatles, but did you know Phil Collins has also covered it?) Oh, also gotta mention that I got it from Century Media's $2.00 sale page (nice!!), and also that "Til the End of Time" is a bonus track for the AMERICAN edition -- HA! Take THAT you lucky Euro's!!

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