Considered Dead
Gorguts · 1991
38 min · 10 tracks · technical death metal
Technical riffs intertwine with dissonant melodies, creating a chaotic yet meticulously crafted soundscape that defines avant-garde death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stiff and Cold — This track exemplifies the album's unique combination of complex rhythms and dark themes, showcasing Gorguts' technical prowess and lyrical depth.
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Considered Dead — The title track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its haunting melodies and intricate guitar work, becoming a standout example of their innovative approach.
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Rottenatomy — With its aggressive tempo changes and grotesque imagery, this track highlights the band's ability to push boundaries while maintaining a cohesive sonic narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and a unique sound that influenced the technical death metal genre.
What we noticed
- Dissonant guitar riffs are layered with atmospheric elements, creating a dense sound that often shifts abruptly between sections.
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and higher-pitched screams, adding to the chaotic feel of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- chaotic soundscapes for deep focus
- short tracks for intense bursts
- dissonant melodies challenge perceptions
- immersive listening for detail hunters
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
- seek consistent, relaxed pacing
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1991, Considered Dead was Gorguts' debut album, marking their entry into the technical death metal scene. At this point, the band was still establishing their identity, having formed only two years prior. The album set the stage for their evolution into one of the genre's most innovative acts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ulcerate· Deathspell Omega· Portal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 …And Then Comes Lividity 0:44
- 2 Stiff and Cold 4:25
- 3 Disincarnated 4:28
- 4 Considered Dead 3:33
- 5 Rottenatomy 4:46
- 6 Bodily Corrupted 3:41
- 7 Waste of Mortality 4:38
- 8 Drifting Remains 3:44
- 9 Hematological Allergy 4:10
- 10 Inoculated Life 3:52
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