Reviewed by Andy Long

Last issue Mike Stanley began what could become a trend by comparing an album to a car - Jesus Freaks rate less like a car and more like a high speed freight train with gofaster stripes and carrying three million tons of steel. Once again the Yanks have shown the Brits that they can really mosh it up good and proper when they want to. 'Socially Unacceptable' is relentless thrash/speedcore with straightforward, no compromise lyrics that, for a change, can be clearly heard. The subject matter deals with falsity and hypocrisy, drug abuse and the emptiness of sexual relationships outside of God's order. The album comes with a letter of recommendation from their pastor, Jim Arnold, and it's not one of those predictable Sanctuary type letters in which the hippy vicar pretends to be cool; "Their style of music is not my cup of tea," he says, "but I am excited about their sincere desire to preach an upfront clear gospel." 'Socially Unacceptable' is gripping stuff so how about some competition Britain?

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