Berkarat
Burgerkill · 2003
50 min · 10 tracks · death metal
Relentless grooves and guttural vocals intertwine with intricate melodies, creating a suffocating yet exhilarating atmosphere of Indonesian metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Terlilit Asa — This opening track encapsulates the album's aggressive energy with its thunderous riffs and poignant lyrics that address personal struggles against societal pressures.
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Penjara Batin — With its intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, this track explores themes of mental confinement, effectively showcasing Burgerkill's technical prowess and emotional depth.
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Luka — The song stands out for its haunting melody juxtaposed against heavy instrumentation, creating an atmosphere that conveys deep emotional pain and reflection.
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Hilang — Combining melodic elements with crushing heaviness, this track illustrates the band's ability to blend different textures while exploring themes of loss and absence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and strong performances, solidifying Burgerkill's place in the metal scene.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of heavy guitar riffs layered with complex melodic lines, creating a dense sound throughout.
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and clean singing, often within the same track, enhancing the emotional intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- contemplative late-night reflections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Berkarat' was released in December 2003, Burgerkill had already established themselves in the Indonesian metal scene with their previous album, 'Dua Sisi.' This third studio album solidified their sound and marked their emergence as a prominent force in the Southeast Asian metal community during a period of growing interest in extreme music genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sepultura· Machine Head· Obituary
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Terlilit Asa 4:38
- 2 Penjara Batin 5:06
- 3 Berkarat 4:27
- 4 Luka 5:17
- 5 Tinggalkan Aku Terdiam 5:03
- 6 Resah Dera Jiwa 7:09
- 7 Hilang 4:41
- 8 Sejuk Sebuah Dosa 4:36
- 9 Gelap Tanpa Akhir 4:23
- 10 Tiga Titik Hitam 5:32
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