Poltergeist
Depression (Remaster 2022)

If this is depression, then I wouldn’t mind her visiting more often! I could also tolerate such a “tormenting spirit.” In this case we are talking about a very nice representative of thrash metal from the late eighties/early nineties – the Swiss Poltergeist. It would seem that a gentleman's set is presented - characteristic riffing, double-bass attacks, intelligent compositions, brilliant technique, melodic solo cuts... The guys, of course, will not be better than Megadeth, but they are reminiscent of Whiplash (minus the specific joyfulness inherent in Americans) - and this is not enough. The album boasts many worthy moments: aggressive and tenderly touching, iron slaughter and memorable melodies, banter and pathos. In general, while not actually being either a revolution in the genre or at least a successful album, “Depression” is pleasing!