Dawn of Possession
Immolation · 1991
42 min · 10 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural growls, merging brutality with melodic undertones in an unyielding death metal landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Into Everlasting Fire — As the opening track, it sets the tone with its complex structures and aggressive intensity, showcasing Immolation's signature style from the outset.
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Dawn of Possession — The title track encapsulates the band's thematic focus on darkness and decay while featuring a memorable riff that has become iconic within their catalog.
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No Forgiveness (Without Bloodshed) — This track combines relentless pacing with haunting melodies, highlighting the band's ability to balance aggression with atmospheric elements, making it a fan favorite.
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 distinctive sound that influenced the death metal genre.
What we noticed
- The album features complex song structures with frequent tempo changes, often shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, more atmospheric passages.
- Guttural growls are interspersed with melodic guitar lines, creating a contrast that enhances the overall intensity of the music.
- Several tracks incorporate dissonant harmonies and intricate riffs that demand focused listening to fully appreciate their technicality.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady mid-tempo exploration
- haunting melodies with aggression
- immersive journey through despair
- focused listening in solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Dawn of Possession is Immolation's debut album, released in 1991, marking their entrance into the death metal scene. At this point, the band had already established a reputation through live performances, but this album solidified their identity and sound within a burgeoning genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Suffocation· Nile· Decapitated
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Into Everlasting Fire 5:15
- 2 Despondent Souls 4:15
- 3 Dawn of Possession 3:07
- 4 Those Left Behind 5:13
- 5 Internal Decadence 3:03
- 6 No Forgiveness (Without Bloodshed) 4:12
- 7 Burial Ground 3:41
- 8 After My Prayers 5:54
- 9 Fall in Disease 3:51
- 10 Immolation 4:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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