Hard-edged political crossover metal was rarely this good, but alongside the equally colourful 24-7-Spyz and Naked Truth, D-Xtreme just never got the attention their lyrics and music deserved. This is a reasonably vocal and violent debut record from this all-black outfit who trade Living Color-styled commentary with spikier menace, resulting in soulful yet gritty thrashing crossover and gritty funk metal that never once annoys like so many other bands did at the time. The track titles speak for themselves with 'Race Riot,' 'The Crackside' and 'Child Abused Kid' so as expected this isn't going to be an easy ride, but the choppy raps, bruising guitars and social commentary deserve your attention. This one slipped under the radar but slots nicely alongside Mordred's 'In This Life', Urban Dance Squad, Naked Truth, 27-7-Spyz, but lacks the fun of say Fishbone, but hey, it can't all be smiles in the ghetto, but this album is a real grower.
7.5/10
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