Cursed
Morgoth · 1991
40 min · 9 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and crushing guitar riffs that define the essence of early death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cursed — The title track encapsulates the album's aggressive sound with its tight musicianship and unrelenting pace, setting the tone for Morgoth's identity.
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Body Count — This track showcases Morgoth's ability to blend melody with brutality, featuring a memorable riff that became a cornerstone of their live performances.
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Suffer Life — With its haunting atmosphere and profound lyrical themes, this song illustrates the band's depth beyond sheer aggression, resonating with listeners seeking substance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Morgoth's 'Cursed' combines aggression with melody, establishing a notable sound in early death metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a slow build-up before launching into aggressive riffs, setting a dark tone.
- Each song typically alternates between fast-paced sections and slower, more melodic passages, creating a dynamic contrast.
- The lyrical themes are consistently dark and introspective, often exploring existential and emotional struggles.
- Several tracks incorporate haunting melodies that intertwine with the heavy instrumentation, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cursed 2:05
- 2 Body Count 3:36
- 3 Exit to Temptation 6:02
- 4 Unreal Imagination 3:30
- 5 Isolated 5:25
- 6 Sold Baptism 3:40
- 7 Suffer Life 4:26
- 8 Opportunity Is Gone 7:20
- 9 Darkness 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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