Never Say Die!

The original lineup struggled with conflict and substance abuse during these sessions. Despite such instability, the group pursued an adventurous direction, incorporating elements of progressive rock and jazz-fusion into their work.

Released when heavy music was in flux, the album shows a band attempting to update their approach in response to punk and new wave. The finished tracks are experimental and polished, moving far from the thick, sludge-heavy sound that first brought the group fame.