Burn My Eyes
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| Studio album by Machine Head | ||||
| Released | August 9, 1994 | |||
| Recorded | Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California | |||
| Genre | Groove metal, thrash metal | |||
| Length | 55:32 | |||
| Label | Roadrunner | |||
| Producer | Colin Richardson | |||
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Burn My Eyes is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Machine Head, released on August 9, 1994 by Roadrunner Records. The album's themes generally tie into the social disorder and corresponding inner tension that the band was exposed to in their native Oakland, California, reflected in Robb Flynn's lyrics, such as the Los Angeles Riots of 1992 and the Waco Siege of 1993. The album shipped over 400,000 copies worldwide, becoming Roadrunner Records's best selling debut album until the release of Slipknot's debut album.
The songs make references to some certain well-publicized controversies such as the 1992 Los Angeles Riots (heard in dialogue on "Real Eyes, Realize, Real Lies") and the Waco Siege of 1993 ("Davidian"). Elsewhere, there are tales of physical and mental abuse ("None But My Own," "The Rage to Overcome"), the condemning of profits from religious soliciting ("Death Church"), succumbing to substance abuse ("I'm Your God Now") and aforementioned themes of urban decay, social unrest, rebellion, belligerence, and socio-political commentary.
Stylistically, the album is credited as having bridged the gap between Pantera-style groove and the thrash metal style of Slayer's 1980s output. Compared to their later releases it is rawer and more aggressive; after changing their sound on their three subsequent albums, the style was resurrected in modified form—the influences of Gothenburg were evident—on their post-Supercharger output.
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