''Uncertain Future'' is the debut album by American

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. It was released on June 30, 1989, on

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. ''Uncertain Future'' is known as one of the albums that established a distinctive thrash metal sound in the field of Seattle music. Musically, this album is a characteristic blend of thrash metal,

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elements. These elements crystalized the "technical/progressive thrash" sound that Forced Entry would expand and improve on their next album ''

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's John Book awarded the album four-and-a-half stars out of five, saying, "They changed the world of thrash with their debut album in 1989, featuring eerie power chords, awesome vocals, and a tremendous bass guitar sound. For an album recorded on a low budget, the sound is impressive. This album has yet to be appreciated by the masses."

Track listing

All music by Forced Entry. All lyrics by Tony Benjamins, except track 6 (Brad Hull).

Personnel

* Tony Benjamins – vocals, bass * Brad Hull – guitar, vocals on track 6 * Colin Mattson – drums

References

Forced Entry (band) albums 1989 debut albums Combat Records albums {{1980s-metal-album-stub