Punishment for Decadence [Import]

Punishment for Decadence [Import]

Track Listings

1. Into

2. Absorbed

3. Masked Jackal

4. Arc-Lite

5. Skeleton On Your Shoulder

6. Sudden Of Fall

7. Shadow Of A Lost Dream

8. The New Breed

9. Voyage To Eternity

10. Purple Haze

Tracks:

Intro
Absorbed
Masked Jackal
Arc-Lite
Skeleton on Your Shoulder
Sudden Fall
Shadow of a Lost Dream
New Breed
Voyage to Eternity
Purple Haze

Album Description

2003 reissue of 1988 release on Noise Records which features a surprising cover of Hendrix's 'Purple Haze'. 10 tracks in all.

Customer Reviews:

Moving on from death metal to something different..........2006-03-14

On "Punishment for Decadence", Coroner move beyond the largely rote stylings of their initial release, "RIP", the guttural rasps of Ron Royce notwithstanding. Many songs on the record focus on neoclassical guitar riffs, arpeggios, and stylings that are reminiscent of perhaps what Vinnie Moore or Tony MacAlpine would sound like if they were also really into super-fast tempos, abrupt shifts in mood and feel, and lyrics pondering the misery of drug addiction ("Skeleton on your shoulder"), the type of decadent conformity that can destroy societies ("Sudden Fall"), or the murder of some mysterious politician who had "ulterior motives" ("Masked Jackal").

This is probably the second-best Coroner recording, after "No More Color" (although "Mental Vortex", for its superior production, would probably also get some votes). Coroner never sounded much like the American thrash or death metal of the time; rapid fire scales replaced riffs, and while there are portions where the double bass drum is pounding and everything is cranked there's a certain mournful quality to the slow riffs of "Sudden Fall" or the acoustic intro to "Skeleton On Your Shoulder" that has more emotional depth than much of the competing European thrash of the time period (ie, Destruction, Kreator). You probably won't hear a better guitarist than Tommy Baron for his mixing of jazz, metal, and pyrotechnics; "Marquis Marky" (Marky Edelmann) wrote some fairly obscure lyrics, and Royce belted them out. A very loud band with a lot of thought behind it.

A worthy album.......2005-12-14

Punishment for Decadence, Coroner's second full-length album, was released in 1988. It has ten tracks. Of these ten tracks, two are instrumentals and one is a cover tune, "Purple Haze" from Jimi Hendrix. The album's material is in a metal musical direction with progressive leanings. Altogether, the songwriting is worthy, the musicianship is proficient, and the sound quality is satisfying. The guitar playing of Tommy T. Baron is accomplished; also, I am impressed with the meticulousness and fluidity of his solos. Ron Royce's vocals are distinctive and likeable, while Marquis Marky's drumming is impeccable. The band's creative musical arrangements and the shifting tempos of the compositions are impressive, too. "Masked Jackal," "Skeleton on Your Shoulder," and "Sudden Fall" are examples of tracks that I enjoy. Baron makes his mark on the memorable, well-structured "Masked Jackal"--he provides a gratifying guitar solo and magnetic rhythm guitar work. Indelible guitar riffs are supplied by him on "Skeleton on Your Shoulder." "Sudden Fall" furnishes a chorus that is enjoyable and pleasing rhythm guitar playing from Baron. The CD booklet includes the song lyrics. In addition, an illustration of the group is displayed on the back of the CD jewel case. The disc is almost 39 minutes. This concise, urgent-sounding album is recommendable.

Great band, Great album!.......2004-01-10

Coroner was a trash band, from the middle 80's to the beginning of the 90's. They released five albums, and I consider "Punishment for Decadence" to be their masterpiece.

Coroner delivers a sofisticated old-school trash metal, very technical and heavy, combining lots of different riffs and tempos, and melodic solos with classic influences, with a "raw sound", like old Metallica or Tankard. The music is catchy and perfeclty assembled, with different rhythms...What caught me most of the band is their originality and capability to create such a great chaos! =)I have really no comparisons to give you an idea. If you like trash metal, you should get into Coroner, and "Punishment for Decadence" is a must...and so is their discography. Coroner, a band that trascends time with this great album; and so their discography. Too bad they split up...Anyway, don't miss "Punishment for decadence"...

PS: Check out J.Hendrix's cover, "Purple Haze"...

Thrash virtuosity!.......2003-04-10

Coroner deliver their second record of technical thrash. Tommy Baron's guitar style is characterized by sweeping arpeggios combined with a jazz influenced rhythm section. Baron really squeezes in every note he can in his OTT shred style. I think this band influenced Nocturnus and Cynic both. Great late 80's thrash for fans of amazing guitar work. Maybe like a super-tech Slayer.

Average customer rating:

BRILLIANT AND UNIQUE!!!
Tight As A Drum.
Coroner : Pure Punishment!!!
AT LAST
Intense Speed and Skill

Punishment for Decadence
Coroner
Manufacturer: Noise
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000024DLA
Release Date: 2004-02-23

Tracks:

Intro
Absorbed
Masked Jackal
Arc-Lite
Skeleton on Your Shoulder
Sudden Fall
Shadow of a Lost Dream
New Breed
Voyage to Eternity
Purple Haze

Customer Reviews:

BRILLIANT AND UNIQUE!!!.......2005-12-14

I snaged this in an ORIGINAL VERSION, brand new in the cd long box..remember those?? has huge artwork!!

Man I have had this for what seem's like for ever now, such intellegent METAL..make's exodus sound like the 3rd grade bully's they are!! read the word's to ''MAKSED JACKAL'' to get a glimpse into my mind set!!

The music is top notch TECH/PROGRESSIVE and really sound's like nothing else you will ever hear!!

CORONER WAS one of the best undergroud band's that lived, their album cover's alone can cripple you and bring you down just with the thought of them, they are so HAUNTING!!

If there ever was a ''cult'' band CORONER was it!!!

A TIMELESS ALBUM!!!!! BUY TODAY AND BECOME A NEW PERSON!!!

Tight As A Drum........2003-01-31

I was lucky enough to see Coroner the one and only time these Swiss metal legands toured in America, in Support of Nuclear Assault. They were one of the tightest bands I have ever seen; so powerful, so in control of their music. They sounded amazing. And this, their 2nd, lp is a true classic. Progressive speed metal at it's very best. Own this.

Coroner : Pure Punishment!!!.......2002-07-03

At last!!!....About time!!!

I was a huge Coroner fan back when this was released. These guys are fast and furious. It's a mix between Speed/Death/Thrash/ Techincal Metal. Not many people have ever even heard of Coroner, but finally Amazon has made this CD available. THANK YOU!!!

The three members of Coroner had more talent than most five member bands. Guitarist T. Barron is lightning fast, and also plays with a melodic approach at times. The whole thing comes together to form a "in your face" onslaught of power....

"Punishment" may not be the best Coroner release to date, but it's very refreshing if your looking for something quite different than your normal Metal sound. It's very unique in a scary sort of way.....

I prefer "No More Color", and "Mental Vortex" over "Punishment", but they aren't available yet on CD.

"Punishment" is still very good, and it's great to see this out again. I just bought it, and I can't wait to hear it again. Coroner has an underground fan base around the world, and with the re-birth of Metal today, Coroner should not be overlooked....

Check them out if you dare!!!

AT LAST.......2002-06-30

...I would suggest you [buy this] asap, because this is one [great] band. Highly underrated and coming from Switzarland (just like Iced Earth before, and possibly Red Sun Project in the future)
Playing trash with noticable prog influences this is not usual death/trash metal. Vocals (done by bass player) are growls but the music is amazing all the time. Technically great with heavy riffs, a guitar player that can easily take on Darrel, and the 50lbs drummer who's pounding on double base non-stop is something that you do not want to miss. I personally prefer thier two last albums (Mental vortex, Grin), but there is nothing wrong with these before (Punshiment..., No more color). Too bad they've disbanded.
Music should not be described with words, so I wont try to do that, just a friendly advice: get this as soon as possible, and listen to it. Over and over again.

Intense Speed and Skill.......1999-05-05

This is speed metal at it's best, and my favorite Coroner CD. These guys possess amazing skill, fast and tight. If youve never heard this guitarist before..LOOK OUT!!!

Average customer rating:

Prolific EBM Artist Does It Again

Punishment for Decadence
Bio-Tek
Manufacturer: Doppler Effect Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000051YKN
Release Date: 1999-08-24

Tracks:

Leviathan
Eve Black, Eve White
Razorback
Mary Alice
Steel Against Skin
Pure Morning
Shield
Affirmation
Kingdom
Exegesis

Album Description

Industrial pointing heavily to the fetish scene. Ten power-packed EBM-tracks full of melodylines and grooving basses.

Customer Reviews:

Prolific EBM Artist Does It Again.......2001-01-15

Jonathan "JS9" Sharpe has a ton of EBM-related projects, from New Mind to Hexedene to Hyperdex-1-Sect, but they usually bring in either another collaborator or another genre that tinges the results somewhat. This is not the case with Bio-Tek, his purist EBM project.

After releasing a couple of albums through various labels, JS9 came to Doppler Effect Records to get his latest effort, Punishment for Decadence, released. I can see why DFX picked him up; this album is solid, winning over even a jaded EBM fan like myself.

Although the S&M imagery is too typical for an industrial release, the music is not. It does have the usual assortment of 16th-note basslines and aggressive synths, but they're arranged in catchy ways, interacting cleverly with melodic ambience to produce very accessible results. The entire album is a treat for the ears, especially on high points like "Razorback," "Eve Black/Eve White," and "Mary Alice."

I'm not painting Punishment for Decadence as an innovative release. It's still EBM and follows the general formula. But the writing is much better than that found on other acts, such as :Wumpscut: and Apoptygma Berzerk. A fan of EBM would do well to pick this up for a treat.

Average customer rating:
Punishment for Decadence
Bio-Tek
Manufacturer: The Orchard
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00002EISZ
Release Date: 2000-03-25