System Decay - Fear Of

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Review by Elizabeth Shockey

Album Review: System Decay – Fear Of Alright, let’s dive into Fear Of by System Decay. Released in 1991 outta Germany, this alt-rock gem from Flight 13 hits hard with its raw energy and emotional grit. Teddy, the mastermind behind the music and lyrics, really lays it all out here. The production crew—Claudius Frey and Wolfgang Baer—did a bang-up job recording and mixing this sucker, giving it that punchy, early '90s vibe without over-polishing it. Now, onto the tracks. First up, “Tell Me Words.” Man, this one sticks with you. It’s got this driving rhythm and a chorus that feels like a gut punch. Teddy’s lyrics are straight-up haunting, kinda like he’s wrestling with something he can’t quite put into words—but you feel it. I remember blasting this one on repeat during a road trip, windows down, wind messing up my hair. There’s just something about the way the guitar riffs crash into the vocals—it’s messy but in the best possible way. Feels like life, ya know? Then there’s “The Fear Of Tomorrow,” which is probably the standout track for me. This tune feels like staring into the abyss while hoping someone grabs your hand before you fall in. The tension builds slowly, layer by layer, until you’re just sitting there like, “Whoa, what did I just listen to?” It’s heavy—not just musically, but emotionally too. I mean, how do you not get chills when that final note rings out? It’s the kind of song that makes you wanna call an old friend or maybe just sit quietly for a bit. “The Mystery” rounds out the album, and while it’s solid, those first two tracks are what keep pulling me back. They’re the ones I find myself humming days later, even though I swear I didn’t memorize the lyrics on purpose. Looking back, Fear Of feels like a snapshot of its time—a little rough around the edges, unapologetically real, and dripping with attitude. It’s not perfect, but honestly, that’s why it works so well. You don’t listen to this album for perfection; you listen to it because it speaks to something deeper, something messy and human. And hey, fun fact: if you ever see Claudius Frey or Wolfgang Baer at a bar, buy ‘em a drink—they earned it with this mix. So yeah, Fear Of might not change your life, but it’ll definitely make you feel something. And honestly, isn’t that what rock’s supposed to do? Oh, and P.S.—if anyone knows where I can snag a physical copy of this thing, hit me up. Digital just doesn’t cut it sometimes.

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Artist: System Decay
Album: Fear Of
Rating: 2.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Tell Me Words
The Fear Of Tomorrow
The Mystery

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Catalog Numbers

FLI-13 009

Labels

Flight 13

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 33 ⅓ RPM
  • EP

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtTone-Sound-Studio, Freiburg

Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged BySystem Decay
Music ByTeddy
Lyrics ByTeddy
Recorded ByClaudius Frey, Wolfgang Baer
Mixed ByClaudius Frey, Wolfgang Baer

About System Decay

German rock band from Freiburg active from the late 1980s to the early 1990s.

Members

  • Gøtz Adler
  • Wolfgang Baer
  • Claudius Frey
  • Christoph Pevec
  • Claudia Jantos

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Fear Of* by System Decay is a hidden gem from the early '90s German rock scene. It blends raw alternative rock vibes with lyrics and music crafted solely by Teddy, giving it a personal touch. What makes it even more unique? The entire recording and mixing were handled by just two people—Claudius Frey and Wolfgang Baer. Tracks like "Tell Me Words" and "The Fear Of Tomorrow" pack a punch, showcasing both emotion and grit. Not your typical rock release!