Practice What You Preach

by Testament

Overview

The gothic and occult themes associated with The Legacy and The New Order aren't nearly as prevalent on Testament's third album, Practice What You Preach. Instead, the thrash metallers place more emphasis on subjects like freedom of choice, political corruption, hypocrisy, and the effects of greed and avarice. One of Testament's most informative songs, the disturbing "Greenhouse Effect" takes a painfully honest look at environmental destruction. But while the band shifts its focus lyrically, its musical approach is much the same -- under the direction of metal producer Alex Perialas, Testament takes no prisoners and remains unapologetically abrasive. ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	08/02/1989
Label:	Megaforce
UPC:	0075678200922
Rank:	22641

Tracks

1. Practice What You Preach
2. Perilous Nation
3. Envy Life
4. Time Is Coming
5. Blessed in Contempt
6. Greenhouse Effect
7. Sins of Omission
8. The Ballad
9. Nightmare (Coming Back to You)
10. Confusion Fusion

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Testament   Primary Artist
Eric Peterson   Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar
Louie Clemente   Drums
Alex Skolnick   Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Elliot Cahn   Vocals (Background)
Bogdan Jablonski   Vocals (Background)
Mark Walters   Vocals (Background)
Willy Lang   Vocals (Background)
Chuck Billy   Vocals,Lead Vocals
Greg Christian   Bass,Guitar

Technical Credits

Alex Perialas   Engineer,Mixing,Producer
Eric Peterson   Lyricist,Composer
Louie Clemente   Composer
Jim Martin   Musician
Roy Rowland   Producer,Vocal Producer
Mike Rosen   Assistant Engineer
Alex Skolnick   Composer,Lyricist
Testament   Arranger,Composer,Lyricist
Tom Coyne   Mastering
William Benson   Musician
David Pigg   Producer,Guitar Producer
Michael Rosen   Assistant Engineer
Charles Billy   Lyricist
Nancy Lee Philcox   Musician
Chuck Billy   Composer,Lyricist
Greg Christian   Composer,Lyricist