Breed to Breathe
Napalm Death · 1997
20 min · 6 tracks · death metal · hardcore punk · grindcore
A ferocious blend of grindcore and death metal, raw and relentless with an unyielding political edge.
Why this album works
'Breed to Breathe' is notable for its critical reception, with many reviewers praising its intensity and lyrical depth. The album continued to chart well within the underground metal scene, further establishing Napalm Death's influence on subsequent bands and movements, particularly in the realms of extreme metal and punk.
- Best for
- concise energetic flow front-loaded intensity politically charged urgency
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'Breed to Breathe' marked Napalm Death's seventh studio album and followed their 1996 effort, 'Fear, Emptiness, Despair.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of grindcore while exploring heavier themes and more complex arrangements. This album came during a period of experimentation, reflecting a mature sound that still retained their aggressive roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Extreme Noise Terror· Carcass· Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Breed to Breathe Standout 3:16
- 2 All Intensive Purposes 3:24
- 3 Stranger Now 3:47
- 4 Bled Dry Standout 2:22
- 5 Time Will Come 3:24
- 6 Suffer the Children Standout 4:36
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