Type: Contains explicit content, Lyrics are included with the album
Genre: Rock
Review
With Criteria for a Black Widow, Jeff Waters reunites most of the original Annihilator lineup -- including vocalist Randy Rampage and drummer Ray Hartmann -- and keeps the '80s thrash-metal torch burning with surprising effectiveness. Having resolved various personal problems, and having scored a distribution deal in the U.S. for the first time since 1993, Waters sounds rejuvenated by the presence of his old bandmates, who turn in exciting performances. The lyrics aren't quite as personal as on some of the more recent Annihilator albums, but there's a sense of over-the-top fun instead, which makes it overall a triumphant return -- no matter how far out of style Waters' favorite music might be. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide
Tom Bagley (Drawing), Randy Rampage (Vocals), Russell Bergquist (Bass), Paul Blake (Engineer), Jeff Waters (Producer), Jeff Waters (Mixing), Victor Dezso (Photography), Tom Bagley (Logo Illustration), Jeff Waters (Vocals), Paul Blake (Assistant Engineer), Jeff Waters (Engineer), Jeff Waters (Guitar), Jeff Waters (Liner Notes), Mike Rogerson (Engineer), David Scott Davis (Guitar), Tom Bagley (Restoration), Ralph Alfonso (Package Design), Craig Waddell (Mastering), Ray Hartmann (Drums (Snare)), Robert Stefanowicz (Digital Imaging), Carol Sirna (Model)
Criteria for a Black Widow is the seventh album by the heavy metal band Annihilator. It was released in 1999. For this LP Jeff Waters reunited the first Annihilator line-up (with the exception of bass player Wayne Darley who declined to rejoin the band, and was replaced by Russ Bergquist).
Track listing
"Bloodbath" (Bates, Waters) – 5:21
"Back to the Palace" (Bates, Waters) – 5:34
"Punctured" (Bates, Waters) – 5:48
"Criteria for a Black Widow" (Waters) – 5:57
"Schizos (Are Never Alone) Part III" (Waters) – 5:52
"Nothing Left" (Bates, Waters) – 4:51
"Loving the Sinner" (Waters) – 4:38
"Double Dare" (Bates, Waters) – 5:26
"Sonic Homicide" (Waters) – 4:28
"Mending" (Waters) – 2:46
"Loving The Sinner (Jeff Waters Vocal Version)" (Waters) – 4:34
"Jeff Waters Speaks" (Waters) – 11:57
Credits
Jeff Waters - Guitar, Vocals, Producer, Engineer, Liner Notes, Mixing
