Dead
Obituary · 1998
62 min · 16 tracks · death metal
Brutal riffs and guttural vocals collide in a relentless onslaught of death metal ferocity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Download Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Chopped in Half — This track exemplifies the band's heavy guitar work and rhythmic intensity, effectively capturing the essence of their sound.
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Dying — With its haunting melodies and crushing riffs, this song stands out as a perfect blend of lyrical depth and musical brutality.
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'Til Death — 'Til Death features powerful vocal delivery and relentless drumming, making it a standout track for its sheer energy and aggression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers relentless aggression with solid production but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo that rarely drops below a fast pace, maintaining intensity throughout.
- Guttural vocals are layered over heavy, down-tuned guitar riffs, creating a dense wall of sound.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, particularly during the transitions between verses and choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- 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
- prefer lighthearted or upbeat sounds
- seek instant gratification in tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Continues the established sound without being a standout entry point or breakthrough.
- Themes
- death metal aggression· brutal riffs· mortality exploration
- Career context
- By the time 'Dead' was released in 1998, Obituary had established themselves as veterans of the death metal scene, having gained prominence with their earlier albums like 'Cause of Death' in 1990. This album marked their return after a four-year hiatus, showcasing a matured sound while still maintaining their signature aggression.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Deicide· Dying Fetus
Tracklist
- 1 Download Start here 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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