Released 20 years ago
Burn Me Wicked
Illdisposed · 2006
41 min · 11 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of melodic riffs and guttural vocals creating a darkly atmospheric soundscape that defines the band's brutal aesthetic.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shine Crazy — This opening track encapsulates the album's energetic blend of melody and aggression, featuring infectious hooks and dynamic transitions that set the tone for the entire record.
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Our Heroin Recess — This track stands out with its intricate guitar work and impactful lyrics, exploring darker themes while maintaining an anthemic quality that showcases the band's lyrical depth.
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Burn Me Wicked — 'Burn Me Wicked' serves as both the title track and a highlight of aggressive instrumentation paired with raw vocal delivery, reflecting the band's identity at this stage.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and technical proficiency while balancing intensity and atmosphere.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining intensity through the first half before introducing slower, more atmospheric sections.
- Guttural vocals are layered over melodic guitar riffs, creating a contrast that defines the sound throughout the record.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from blast beats to slower, groove-oriented passages, which adds to the dynamic feel of the album.
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless melodic energy throughout
- darkly atmospheric listening experience
- engaging with visceral intensity
- short tracks for quick impact
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, soothing sounds
- seek laid-back listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2006, Illdisposed released 'Burn Me Wicked' as their sixth studio album, following their acclaimed record '1-800 Vindication'. This album marked a continuation of their evolution within the melodic death metal genre, showcasing their refined songwriting and production techniques while solidifying their presence in the European metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dark Tranquillity· In Flames· Soilwork
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shine Crazy 3:35
- 2 Case of the Late Pig 3:48
- 3 Back to the Street 3:51
- 4 Our Heroin Recess 4:22
- 5 Throw Your Bolts 3:52
- 6 Burn Me Wicked 3:45
- 7 Fear the Gates 2:41
- 8 Slave 4:28
- 9 Nothing to Fear... Do It 3:18
- 10 The Widow Black 4:27
- 11 Illdispunk’d 3:38
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