In Search of Sanity is the third studio album by English thrash metal band Onslaught, released on 24 April 1989 through London Records.
This album was originally recorded with Sy Keeler, but London Records were not impressed with the final product from a commercial point of view and enforced a re-mix and a complete re-recording of the vocals by Grim Reaper frontman Steve Grimmett, being the only album featuring him. It features their two longest songs to date, "Blood Upon the Ice" and "Welcome to Dying".
While the album was mostly in the same thrash/speed metal vein as The Force, it contains a more polished sound than Onslaught's previous albums, acquiring a more progressive and melodic edge.
Despite meeting mixed reviews by their fans, In Search of Sanity was moderately successful, peaking at number 46 on the UK charts while the single "Let There Be Rock" peaked at number 50 in that country.
It was also Onslaught's last album before disbanding in 1991, only to reform in 2004 and the release of their fourth album Killing Peace in 2007.
Track listing Liner notes adapted from the original LP.
Personnel Liner notes adapted from the original LP.
Onslaught is Steve Grimmett – vocals Nige Rockett – guitar Rob Trottman – guitar James Hinder – bass, backing vocals Steve Grice – drums, backing vocals
Additional musicians Jody Gray, Dave Taggart, Phil Caffrey, Masaki Yamada, Stephan Galfas – backing vocals Steve Laws-Clifford – keyboards
Production Stephan Galfas – producer, engineer, mixing Paul Mortimor, Richard Barraclough, Jean Baptiste Liere – engineers Noah "T.T." Baron – mixing Mixed at Atlantic Studios, New York City, NY in December 1988/January 1989
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