Play God is an album by the American band Reverend, released in 1991.[1] It was Reverend's second (and last) full-length release. Play God marked the departure of bassist Dennis O'Hara and drummer Rick Basha, who were replaced by Angelo Espino and Jason Ian, respectively. The album includes a cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son".[2]
| Play God | ||||
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| Studio album LP by | ||||
| Released | 1991 | |||
| Genre | Thrash metal, speed metal | |||
| Length | 39:31 | |||
| Label | Charisma | |||
| Producer | Michael Rosen | |||
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Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Chicago Tribune |  [4] |
| Rock Hard | 10.0/10[5] |
The Chicago Tribune wrote that Wayne "screeches like a metal queen rather than the growly thrasher he wishes he were."[4]
AllMusic wrote that, "under Rosen, Reverend sounded cleaner and more polished, but the heaviness and aggression remained."[3]
Track listing
All tracks are written by David Wayne and Brian Korban except where noted
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Butcher of Baghdad" | 3:56 |
| 2. | "Heaven on Earth" | 3:56 |
| 3. | "Fortunate Son" (Creedence Clearwater Revival cover) | 3:09 |
| 4. | "Blessings" | 4:16 |
| 5. | "Promised Land" | 3:02 |
| 6. | "Play God" | 3:56 |
| 7. | "Warp the Mind" | 3:18 |
| 8. | "What You're Looking For" | 4:20 |
| 9. | "Blackened Thrive" | 2:59 |
| 10. | "Death of Me" | 4:20 |
| 11. | "Far Away" | 2:19 |
Personnel
- David Wayne: vocals
- Brian Korban: guitar
- Angelo Espino: bass
- Jason Ian: drums
Additional members
- Tommy Verdonck: additional lead guitar
- Juan Garcia: backing vocals