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.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its critical acclaim, often cited as one of the finest examples of American death metal from the era. It helped further popularize Immolation’s sound, leading to increased visibility in the underground metal scene and influencing countless bands with its intricate songwriting and atmospheric depth.
- Best for
- steady pacing with relentless intensity explorative journey through despair climactic moments of emotional release
- 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
- Akercocke· Cavalera Conspiracy· Blasphemy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Higher Coward Standout 5:00
- 2 Father, You’re Not a Father Standout 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 Standout 8:19
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