Cause of Death
Obituary · 1990
52 min · 12 tracks · death metal
A ferocious blend of guttural growls and thunderous riffs, capturing the essence of early death metal.
Why this album works
'Cause of Death' is notable for its critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching significant positions on various charts, including the Billboard Heatseekers. It is often cited as a classic within the death metal community and has influenced a generation of musicians with its intense sound and memorable songwriting.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys heavy, intense atmosphere
- Context
- Obituary released 'Cause of Death' as their second studio album in 1990, following their acclaimed debut 'Slowly We Rot.' This album solidified their position in the death metal genre, showcasing a more refined sound that would influence countless bands that followed.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Akercocke· Cavalera Conspiracy· Blasphemy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Infected 5:35
- 2 Body Bag Standout 5:49
- 3 Chopped in Half Standout 3:45
- 4 Circle of the Tyrants 4:26
- 5 Dying 4:30
- 6 Find the Arise 2:51
- 7 Cause of Death Standout 5:39
- 8 Memories Remain 3:44
- 9 Turned Inside Out 4:59
- 10 Infected (demo) 4:16
- 11 Memories Remain (demo) 3:34
- 12 Chopped in Half (demo) 3:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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