Just by lookin' at this record you can tell it's off the Noise Records roster. So, it's bound to be thrash of some kind ? Possibly European ? The intro 'The Arrival' gives us no real clue, but 'Forcibly Incarcerated' certainly does, a cutting, Mordred-esque slice 'n' dice brand of thrash. Some Bay Area chugging, tight musicianship and this is turning into a hearty, albeit slightly predictable listen. Vocally it also hints at Mordred's master Scott Holderby, especially on the more soulful chorus of 'Forcibly...', and hell, I quite like it. Think back to the already reviewed Paradox and their US-inspired German thrash, and this grooves on the same lines. This would have probably been overlooked at the time, but of the eleven tracks on offer, a majority remain fresh even if standard when put alongside the likes of the already said Mordred, Forbidden etc. Still, Midas Touch are a cool little act who I'd recommend to any thrasher looking for something a little different than your average chug-fest.
7/10
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