Burial Ground
Grave · 2010
42 min · 9 tracks · death metal
A relentless assault of guttural vocals and razor-sharp riffs envelops listeners in a dark, suffocating atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Liberation — Opening with crushing riffs and ferocious drumming, this track sets the tone for the entire album, encapsulating Grave's raw energy and thematic focus on freedom from oppression.
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Sexual Mutilation — This track stands out for its graphic lyrics and intense instrumentation, illustrating Grave's willingness to confront taboo subjects head-on while showcasing their technical prowess.
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Burial Ground — The title track delivers an epic culmination of the album's themes, merging haunting melodies with aggressive rhythms that exemplify the band's signature style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, maintaining intensity while allowing for moments of atmosphere.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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
- relentless intensity with dark atmosphere
- cathartic release of pent-up energy
- short bursts of aggressive anthems
- immersive experience for headphone listeners
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light-hearted musical themes
- seek melodic, soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2010, Grave was solidifying their position within the death metal scene with 'Burial Ground', their seventh studio album. This release followed their earlier work, 'Dominion VIII' (2008), showcasing a continued evolution in their sound and lyrical themes while maintaining their trademark intensity.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Dismembered Mind
A shift occurs when the narrative voice reveals inner turmoil through vivid imagery of disintegration and chaos.
This moment employs stark contrasts between clarity and confusion, providing insight into the psychological depths explored throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Liberation 3:40
- 2 Semblance in Black 4:20
- 3 Dismembered Mind 6:05
- 4 Ridden With Belief 4:05
- 5 Conquerer 4:44
- 6 Outcast 3:40
- 7 Sexual Mutilation 4:02
- 8 Bloodtrail 4:05
- 9 Burial Ground 7:23
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