Reason (Anacrusis album)

Reason is the debut studio album by the American thrash metal band Anacrusis, released in 1988 by Active Records. It is known for its progressive and technical approach to thrash metal, incorporating complex song structures, unconventional time signatures, and introspective lyrics. The album marked Anacrusis as a unique voice within the thrash metal scene, differentiating themselves from more straightforward, aggressive bands with their sophisticated and melodic elements. Key aspects of the album include Kenn Nardi's distinctive vocal style, which incorporated clean singing alongside harsher vocals, and the band's adept use of dynamics and tempo changes. While not a commercially massive success upon its initial release, Reason gained a cult following and is considered a significant and influential album in progressive thrash metal.