The American Way is the second full-length album from Sacred Reich, a thrash metal band from Arizona, United States. It was released in 1990 and follows Alive at the Dynamo, a live EP recorded and released in 1989.

 

The band retained the same co-producer, Bill Metoyer, as their debut album, Ignorance which was released three years previously.

 

The video for “The American Way” was used in the 1992 film Encino Man.

 

Sacred Reich is a Phoenix, Arizona-based thrash metal band that formed in 1985. Singer/songwriter Phil Rind’s interest was in socially conscious and political speed metal. After several records on Metal Blade Records, they signed to Hollywood Records for a short stint, but later returned to Metal Blade to continue their musical career. The band split in 2000.

 

Former drummer Dave McClain went on to join Machine Head in 1995. Lead guitarist Wiley Arnett went on to form The Human Condition with St. Madness vocalist Prophet in July 2000.

 

In 2007, the band reunited to play several shows in Europe, including Wacken Open Air. However, according to an interview with bassist/vocalist Phil Rind, there are no plans to record a new Sacred Reich album.

 

Credits:

Phil Rind: vocals, bass

Wiley Arnett: guitar

Jason Rainey: guitar

Greg Hall: drums

The Unity Horns: horns on “31 Flavors”

Tony Brewster: trumpet

Will Donato: saxophone

Tim Moynahan: trombone

Recorded and mixed in 1989-1990 in California, U.S. at Cornerstone Recorders with additional recording at Track Records

Produced by Bill Metoyer and Sacred Reich

Engineered by Bill Metoyer

Assistant engineered by Scott Campbell

Cover illustration by Paul Stottler

 

Track List:

All songs written by Phil Rind, unless otherwise stated

Disc 1:

1.         Love... Hate (Rind, Wiley Arnett)   [4:02]

2.         The American Way (Rind, Arnett)   [3:34]

3.         The Way It Is   [4:51]

4.         Crimes Against Humanity   [6:04]

5.         State of Emergency   [6:03]

6.         Who’s To Blame   [3:33]

7.         I Don’t Know   [3:08]

8.         31 Flavors (Rind, Arnett)   [3:10]

Disc 2:

9.         The American Way (Rind, Arnett)   (Demo)

10.    Love... Hate (Rind, Wiley Arnett)   (Demo)

11.    I Don’t Know   (Demo)

12.    Crimes Against Humanity   (Demo)

13.    State of Emergency   (Demo)

14.    31 Flavors (Rind, Arnett)   (Demo)

 

The American Way LP by Sacred Reich is factory-sealed new. It has never been played and has always been kept in its original packaging. The LP is not a promo or cutout. There are no marks or punches of any kind. All our CDs and vinyl are new! If you have any questions or want to see additional photos, just email us.

 

Same day shipping for payments received by 4:00 PM EST.

 

Payment must be received within 7 days. We accept and prefer PayPal.

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