Slayer - Seasons in the Abyss (1990)

You don't get to have a metal blog, or even mention thrash metal at the most, without mentioning Slayer. So here's the only slightly overrated album that isn't half as played out as it's 80's older brothers. Seasons in the Abyss continues the American thrash metal sound that is notoriously recognizable as Slayer, and what's neat about this album is that they continue the lyrical content shift out of the "fantasy" themed lyrical content that the previous albums contained. Containing more visions of real life horror such as war or social criticisms; painting the then-current American era as a "cesspool of  corruption and cruelty". Slayer upholds all expectations with this album, reminiscing upon old  Reign In Blood  tones and speeds. "There were a lot of bands that had built careers by copying what we had done and we wanted to show everyone we could still do it better," King told Loudwire in 2016 interview about the 26 year anniversary of the albums release date. A true "THRASTERPIECE" of American metal.