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- Among The Living
- - 223,896 plays
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Anthrax
Released 1987

Caught In A Mosh
05:00
57,398 plays

Among The Living
05:16
33,104 plays

I Am The Law
05:54
31,818 plays

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- 1
- Among The Living
- 05:16
- 33,104 plays

- 2
- Caught In A Mosh
- 05:00
- 57,398 plays

- 3
- I Am The Law
- 05:54
- 31,818 plays

- 4
- Efilnikufesin (N.F.L.)
- 04:55
- 19,938 plays

- 5
- A Skeleton In The Closet
- 05:29
- 15,792 plays

- 6
- Indians
- 05:41
- 28,198 plays

- 7
- One World
- 05:55
- 13,135 plays

- 8
- A.D.I./Horror Of It All
- 07:49
- 12,747 plays

- 9
- Imitation Of Life
- 04:22
- 11,767 plays

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album review

Generally considered the band's best album, Among the Living broadened the scope of Anthrax's subject matter with socially conscious lyrics addressing prejudice, violence, drug abuse ("Efilnikufesin [N.F.L.]," a rip on John Belushi), and the hollowness of the music business, as well as a politically correct ode to the "Indians." However, the band refuses to take itself too seriously, also recording tributes to Stephen King and Judge Dredd. Musically, the band delivers a powerful, aggressive roar driven by impossibly fast riffing and the changing tempos and collectively shouted vocals of hardcore, especially on the classic "Caught in a Mosh." The brutal rhythm guitar work of Scott Ian and the explosive drumming of Charlie Benante relentlessly push the songs along while still maintaining a solid groove, and more than make up for some lyrical awkwardness. Among the Living remains arguably Anthrax's foremost achievement. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide