A true cult band in history, Detente may be best known for the vocal duties been handled by Dawn Crosby who later appeared in Fear Of God in the nineties. Detente's only release Recognize No Authority is a surprisingly solid, strong album in its own right. It features some of the most frantic speed/thrash metal with some punkish touches, a style strongly characterized by the heavy, screaming guitars and the totally unrestrained vocals by Dawn Crosby who practically screams her lungs out on tracks like Holy War and Shattered Illusions. It's not exactly a match for Holy Moses, of course, but there's no denying that her fierce delivery is possibly the most important single factor contributing to the total intensity of this album and effectively puts many of the less inclined male vocalists to shame. Not that the songs wouldn't have a fair share of solid riffs already, but even the less stand-out tracks are helped immensely by Crosby's devoted performance. With a bit raw but appropriate production, this album appears like a healthy dose of fresh air on your face.Tracklist:
1 . Losers
2 . Russian Roulette
3 . It's Your Fate
4 . Holy Wars
5 . Catalepsy
6 . Shattered Illusions
7 . Life Is Pain
8 . Blood I Bleed
9 . Widows Walk
10 . Vultures In The Sky
