Time’s End

Description

Time’s End is the full-length debut album by the American metal band Saint, released on Pure Metal Records in 1986, distributed by Refuge Music Group. The album was recorded by David Lore at Falcon Studios in Portland, Oregon; with band members John Mahan and Richard Lynch producing.

From the stunningly graphic cover down to the sound in the grooves (a cross between Iron Maiden and the best of Black Sabbath), Saint’s second release demonstrates its metal mettle. «In the Night», «Through You», and the title cut all stand out.

This is a prime candidate for crossover sales, but be forewarned: the negativity of the lyrics (covering the world’s destruction and similarly unpleasant themes) and the lack of explicit Christian content (no mention of Christ here, just one reference to “the King”) will make this a controversial release. Time’s End would make an excellent gift for searching friends, as long as you lead them through its deeper meaning. [Devlin Donaldson and Steve Rabey, CCM, May 1987]

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LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “Island Prisoner” – 4:18
A2. “In The Night” – 3:25
A3. “Through You (I Am Winning)” – 4:13
A4. “Space Cruiser” – 5:15

Side Two
B1. “Time’s End” – 4:42
B2. “Primed and Ready” – 3:47
B3. “Destroyers (Of the World)” – 3:17
B4. “Phantom of the Galaxy” – 2:34
B5. “Steel Killer” – 5:43

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette, 12-inch vinyl LP, and CD by Pure Metal Records. Remastered by J Powell and re-issued by Retroactive Records ‎in 2011.

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There is Metal and there is … Pure Metal. An advertisement for Pure Metal Records – featuring Time’s End by Saint, The Strongest Power by Leviticus and Master of the Metal by Messiah Prophet – was published in the November 1986 issue of CCM Magazine.

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