The Last Sucker

Released in 2007, The Last Sucker was intended to be Ministry's swan song before Al Jourgensen's first (temporary) retirement. It serves as the conclusion to the 'Bush Trilogy,' following Houses of the Molé and Rio Grande Blood. Sonically, it represents the peak of Jourgensen's late-period obsession with thrash metal, largely moving away from the slower, sample-heavy grooves of the early 90s in favor of high-BPM aggression. The album features significant contributions from Burton C. Bell (Fear Factory) and Sin Quirin. Critics generally viewed it as a strong, focused return to form, praising its intensity while noting its singular political focus. AllMusic highlighted its 'relentless' nature, noting that while it didn't break new ground, it perfected the band's aggressive late-career template. The album is notable for its cover of 'Roadhouse Blues' and the epic two-part 'End of Days' finale, which features a prominent sample of Dwight D. Eisenhower's farewell address regarding the military-industrial complex.