Neurosis – Enemy of the Sun (2010)  Reissue

With the upcoming 25th anniversary of Neurosis, the band has decided to reissue one of their most influential masterpieces: “Enemy of the Sun”. If you remember going back to 1993, or at any point when you first listening to this crushing release, you will know how epic this album was, and how it changed the way a lot of people listened/viewed “Metal” music.

This 2010, Neurot recordings has put out another reissue of this epic masterpiece. The first reissue was back in 1999, and the current ‘2010 edition’ features a redesigned package made by Josh Graham. And it also includes two added tracks: “Takeahnse (demo version)” and “Cleanse II” (Live in Oberhausen). As one of the first experimental masterpieces of Metal, “Enemy of the Sun” is one of those releases that every Metal connoisseur must have in their collection.

If you are wondering if it’s worth buying this reissue if you already have the original version of this album (or the 1999 reissue), we have to say YES. The beautiful package by it-self is worth investing some money if you are a hardcore fan of Neurosis. It will also look nicely right next to the band’s “Live at Roadburn 2007” album that will drop the same day as this re-issue.

The extra tracks are pretty solid additions to the full “Enemy of the Sun” album, giving it a bit of the “Souls at Zero” feeling with the demo version of “Takeahnse”, and finishing the reissue with a nice live rendition of “Cleanse II”.

Reissues are something we usually do not like unless the bands actually add some value. The nice packaging and two extra tracks might not justify dropping 15 bucks for some, but for us, and all Neurosis die-hard fans, it is surely worth it.

Release: August 30th, 2010

Country: USA