For the Sake of Mankind

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For the sake of Mankind
Artch for the sake of mankind.jpg
Studio album by
Released1991
Genre Heavy metal
Length50:05
Label Metal Blade
Artch chronology
Another Return
(1988)
For the sake of Mankind
(1991)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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For the Sake of Mankind is the second studio album by the Norwegian heavy metal band, Artch.

Contents

Track listing

  1. "When Angels Cry" - 5:30
  2. "Appologia" - 4:42
  3. "Burn Down the Bridges" - 5:07
  4. "Paradox" - 5:12
  5. "To Whom It May Concern" - 4:19
  6. "Titanic" - 4:40
  7. "Confrontation" - 4:11
  8. "Turn the Tables" - 4:59
  9. "To Be or Not to Be" - 3:15
  10. "Batteries Not Included" - 4:04
  11. "Razamanaz" - 4:06 (Nazareth cover)

Personnel

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References

  1. Book, John. "Artch For the Sake of Mankind review". Allmusic . Rovi Corporation . Retrieved 2011-10-04.