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Close to a World Below

Immolation · 2000

41 min · 8 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals, exploring themes of despair and nihilism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with relentless intensity
  • explorative journey through despair
  • climactic moments of emotional release
  • focused listening for deep engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lighthearted and upbeat music
  • seek instant gratification and simplicity

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Close to a World Below' was released in 2000, Immolation was already established in the death metal scene, following their 1996 album 'Failures for Gods'. This record marked their fifth studio release, solidifying their reputation for complex compositions and dark thematic elements at a time when they were gaining wider recognition within the metal community.
Stylistic neighbors
Suffocation· Nile· Decapitated

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Higher Coward 5:00
  • 2 Father, You’re Not a Father 5:02
  • 3 Furthest From the Truth 4:26
  • 4 Fall From a High Place 4:36
  • 5 Unpardonable Sin 4:33
  • 6 Lost Passion 5:40
  • 7 Put My Hand in the Fire 4:12
  • 8 Close to a World Below 8:19

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