What makes Coronary Reconstruction by Aborted notable?

'Coronary Reconstruction' received praise for its complex compositions and brutal intensity, leading to significant visibility within the genre. The album's aggressive style contributed to Aborted's ascent in the metal community, earning high placements in various metal charts and critical acclaim from publications like Metal Injection and Blabbermouth. By the time of its release, Aborted was establishing themselves as a significant force in the brutal death metal scene, following their 2008 album 'Slaughter & Apparatus: A Methodical Overture'. 'Coronary Reconstruction' marked their fifth studio album, showcasing their evolving sound while solidifying their reputation for technical proficiency and extreme themes.

Who is Coronary Reconstruction for?

Coronary Reconstruction works well if you're into unrelenting intensity from start, short bursts of aggression and focused listening for catharsis.

How many songs are on Coronary Reconstruction?

Coronary Reconstruction has 5 tracks, running approximately 22 minutes.

Coronary Reconstruction

Aborted · 2010

22 min · 5 tracks · brutal death metal

A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and intricate guitar work pushes the boundaries of brutality within death metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Coronary Reconstruction — The title track kicks off the album with an explosive energy, setting a relentless pace that encapsulates the band's signature sound and lyrical themes of visceral horror.
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A Cadaverous Dissertation — This track highlights the band's technical prowess with intricate guitar riffs and rapid-fire drumming, embodying the thematic focus on death and decay that permeates the album.
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Grime — Offering a shift in tempo and mood, this song balances ferocity with atmospheric elements, showcasing Aborted's ability to blend brutality with depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases complex compositions and relentless energy, solidifying Aborted's place in brutal death metal.

What we noticed

The EP features five tracks, all of which maintain a high tempo and aggressive energy throughout.
Each track is tightly structured, often featuring abrupt transitions between sections that enhance the intensity.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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

unrelenting intensity from start
short bursts of aggression
focused listening for catharsis
gradual build to climax

Maybe skip if you

prefer light, melodic sounds
seek lengthy, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time of its release, Aborted was establishing themselves as a significant force in the brutal death metal scene, following their 2008 album 'Slaughter & Apparatus: A Methodical Overture'. 'Coronary Reconstruction' marked their fifth studio album, showcasing their evolving sound while solidifying their reputation for technical proficiency and extreme themes.
Stylistic neighbors: Dying Fetus· Origin· Cryptopsy