What makes Cabinet by Spawn of Possession notable?

Cabinet received critical acclaim within the metal community for its complex arrangements and technical proficiency, earning praise from notable publications like Metal Hammer. The album helped solidify the band's reputation and contributed to the growing prominence of Swedish technical death metal in the early 2000s. Released in 2003, Cabinet is Spawn of Possession's debut full-length album, following their well-received demo. This album marked their entry into the technical death metal scene, showcasing their unique blend of intricate compositions and brutal intensity, establishing them as significant players in the genre.

How many songs are on Cabinet?

Cabinet has 11 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Cabinet

Spawn of Possession · 2003

38 min · 11 tracks · technical death metal

Intricate guitar work and relentless rhythms create a disorienting atmosphere that epitomizes technical death metal's complexity and aggression.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Lamashtu — Opening with an atmospheric intro, this track sets a dark tone for the album while showcasing the band's intricate musicianship right from the start.
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Swarm of the Formless — This track features rapid-fire drumming and complex guitar melodies that exemplify the band's technical prowess and dynamic range.
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Dirty Priest — With its aggressive tempo changes and haunting melodies, this track highlights the band's ability to blend brutality with intricate songwriting.
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Cabinet — The title track encapsulates the album's themes with a blend of chaotic riffs and rhythmic complexity, making it a standout representation of their sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

Cabinet showcases intricate compositions and technical skill, establishing a strong presence in the technical death metal genre.

What we noticed

Several tracks incorporate abrupt transitions between sections, maintaining a relentless pace that challenges the listener.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 3/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Lamashtu 0:48
2 Swarm of the Formless 3:07
3 Hidden in Flesh 4:25
4 A Presence Inexplicable 3:55
5 Dirty Priest 3:15
6 Spawn of Possession 3:57
7 Inner Conflict 2:58
8 Cabinet 3:28
9 The Forbidden 4:35
10 Church of Deviance 3:30
11 Uncle Damfee 4:10

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