Clandestine
Entombed · 1991
48 min · 11 tracks · death metal
A relentless fusion of intricate riffs and guttural vocals, marked by a raw, visceral intensity that defines Swedish death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Living Dead — The opening track sets a furious pace with its complex guitar work and aggressive rhythms, establishing the album's menacing tone right from the start.
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Sinners Bleed — This track showcases Entombed's ability to blend melody with brutality, featuring haunting melodies intertwined with crushing riffs that exemplify their signature sound.
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Stranger Aeons — As one of the standout tracks, it highlights the band's knack for catchy hooks paired with their characteristic heaviness, making it a memorable anthem in their catalog.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Clandestine showcases intricate songwriting and a powerful sound that solidified Entombed's place in death metal.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of down-tuned guitars, creating a heavy, dense sound that characterizes each track.
- Vocals are predominantly guttural and aggressive, with occasional melodic elements layered over the instrumentation.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts, alternating between fast-paced sections and slower, more crushing riffs.
- The last three tracks exhibit a gradual increase in intensity, culminating in a chaotic finish that leaves a lasting impression.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing intensity
- immersive listening experiences
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1991, Clandestine was Entombed's second studio album, following their influential debut, Left Hand Path. This album solidified their position in the death metal scene during a time when they were transitioning from underground cult status to wider recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dismember· At the Gates· Carcass
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Living Dead 4:26
- 2 Sinners Bleed 5:10
- 3 Evilyn 5:05
- 4 Blessed Be 4:46
- 5 Stranger Aeons 3:25
- 6 Chaos Breed 4:52
- 7 Crawl 6:13
- 8 Severe Burns 4:01
- 9 Through the Collonades 5:39
- 10 Dusk 2:41
- 11 Shreds of Flesh 2:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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