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Dead

Obituary · 1998

62 min · 16 tracks · death metal

Brutal riffs collide with guttural vocals, crafting an unrelenting soundscape of death metal intensity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with varied intensity
  • wave-like pacing that engages
  • brutal riffs for cathartic release
  • intense listening for focused sessions
  • dark themes for late-night immersion

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lighthearted or upbeat sounds
  • seek instant gratification in tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Dead' was Obituary's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'The End Complete'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their status as pioneers in the death metal genre while experimenting with their sound, showcasing a matured songwriting approach and production quality.
Stylistic neighbors
Cannibal Corpse· Deicide· Dying Fetus

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Download 3:00
  • 2 Chopped in Half 0:46
  • 3 Turned Inside Out 5:03
  • 4 Threatening Skies 2:27
  • 5 By the Light 3:01
  • 6 Dying 4:36
  • 7 Cause of Death 5:42
  • 8 I'm in Pain 4:54
  • 9 Rewind 4:03
  • 10 'Til Death 4:25
  • 11 Kill for Me 2:34
  • 12 Don't Care 3:09
  • 13 Platonic Disease 4:04
  • 14 Back From the Dead 5:55
  • 15 Final Thoughts 4:01
  • 16 Slowly We Rot 5:06

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