Now let's get one thing straight: musically, SSS are practically a Stromtroopers of Death clone, but that's what makes them good. This debut, for instance, is simply a wide collection of ballsy thrash riffs walking hand-in-hand with fast percussion patterns and driving bass lines; all of which is mixed up as the record progresses in terms of length and overall instrumentation. However, the thrash structure is altered occasionally with most anthems taking a quasi-D.R.I. approach while others represent a Slayer vibe or an old-school Anthrax style. Still, Short Sharp Shock's debut is just pure crossover thrash that pounds your rectum, and that's really all one could ask for.

SSS isn't the most diverse group out there, but there's one thing that separates them from the pack: the vocals. Oddly enough, the band's British origin actually deals out a boatload of originality due to vocalist Foxy and his blatant homeland influence. Like the typical thrash singer, Foxy applies constant aggression at speedy rates, yet the man's dialect is just such an awesome addition to this record. For one, his vocals are perfectly clear and decipherable, and the whole English overtone makes every song a lot more entertaining. It just wouldn't be the same without Foxy; his jargon really makes this record that much better. It's like a new version of thrash…Slayer meets crumpets and tea maybe?