...And Here I Die... Satisfied
Grave · 1994
22 min · 6 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of guttural growls and intricate guitar riffs that defines the essence of Swedish death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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...and Here I Die... Satisfied — This title track encapsulates the album's visceral intensity with its driving rhythms and haunting melodies that set the tone for the entire record.
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Tremendous Pain — The track showcases Grave's ability to blend aggression with melody, featuring dynamic shifts that highlight both lyrical themes of suffering and musical complexity.
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Day of Mourning — With its poignant lyrics and a slower tempo, this track provides a moment of reflection amidst the chaos, demonstrating the band's versatility within the genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases solid songwriting and distinct Swedish death metal traits, though it may not stand out significantly in the genre's history.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a slow build-up before launching into fast-paced, aggressive riffs and guttural vocals.
- Each song maintains a consistent tempo, with intricate guitar work layered over relentless drumming throughout the EP.
- The last two tracks incorporate melodic elements that contrast with the heavier sections, creating dynamic shifts in intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of intense energy
- cathartic release of aggression
- focused listening in brief sessions
- dark themes with relentless pace
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic, soothing sounds
- want lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, ...And Here I Die... Satisfied was Grave's third studio album, following their notable release, You’ll Never See, in 1992. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the European death metal scene, building on their previous successes while continuing to refine their sound.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Day of Mourning
A shift occurs where the imagery turns from darkness to a stark confrontation with grief directly experienced, offering a raw emotional pivot.
This transition not only deepens the thematic exploration but also contrasts sharply with earlier tracks’ brutality, revealing a more vulnerable side of the band.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 …and Here I Die… Satisfied 4:12
- 2 I Need You 4:33
- 3 Black Dawn 3:29
- 4 Tremendous Pain 3:29
- 5 Day of Mourning 3:34
- 6 Inhuman 3:39
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