Play God (album)

Play God
Studio album LP by
Reverend
Released1991
GenreThrash metal, speed metal
Length39:31
LabelCharisma
ProducerMichael Rosen
Reverend chronology
World Won't Miss You
(1990) 		Play God
(1991) 		Live
(1992)

Play God is an album by the American band Reverend, released in 1991.[1] It was Reverend's second (and last) full-length release. Play God marked the departure of bassist Dennis O'Hara and drummer Rick Basha, who were replaced by Angelo Espino and Jason Ian, respectively. The album includes a cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son".[2]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
Chicago Tribune[4]
Rock Hard10.0/10[5]

The Chicago Tribune wrote that Wayne "screeches like a metal queen rather than the growly thrasher he wishes he were."[4]

AllMusic wrote that, "under Rosen, Reverend sounded cleaner and more polished, but the heaviness and aggression remained."[3]

Track listing

All tracks are written by David Wayne and Brian Korban except where noted

No.TitleLength
1."Butcher of Baghdad"3:56
2."Heaven on Earth"3:56
3."Fortunate Son" (Creedence Clearwater Revival cover)3:09
4."Blessings"4:16
5."Promised Land"3:02
6."Play God"3:56
7."Warp the Mind"3:18
8."What You're Looking For"4:20
9."Blackened Thrive"2:59
10."Death of Me"4:20
11."Far Away"2:19

Personnel

  • David Wayne: vocals
  • Brian Korban: guitar
  • Angelo Espino: bass
  • Jason Ian: drums

Additional members

  • Tommy Verdonck: additional lead guitar
  • Juan Garcia: backing vocals

References

  1. ^ MacDonald, Patrick (August 16, 1991). "Hall Aflame". Tempo. The Seattle Times. p. 10.
  2. ^ Holmberg, Mark (September 4, 1991). "Reverend: Playing at Heavy Metal". Richmond Times-Dispatch. p. C6.
  3. ^ a b "Reverend - Play God Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  4. ^ a b Herrman, Brenda (9 Jan 1992). "Recordings". Tempo. Chicago Tribune. p. 7.
  5. ^ "REVEREND - Play God". ROCK HARD Heavy-Metal-Magazin.


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