Death Atlas
Cattle Decapitation · 2019
55 min · 14 tracks · deathgrind
A relentless barrage of intricate guitar work and guttural vocals weaves through dark, eco-conscious themes and apocalyptic imagery.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Geocide — This track encapsulates the album's urgent call to address ecological collapse, featuring aggressive instrumentation that mirrors its intense message. The dynamic shifts throughout the song showcase the band's technical prowess while delivering a powerful critique.
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Bring Back the Plague — This song stands out for its juxtaposition of melodic sections against brutal riffs, highlighting humanity's cyclical destruction and rebirth. Its infectious chorus invites listeners into a dialogue about societal collapse, making it a focal point of the album.
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Death Atlas — The title track serves as a grand culmination of the album's themes, blending haunting melodies with relentless aggression to depict an apocalyptic vision. Its extended length allows for an intricate exploration of sound and concept, leaving a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate compositions and thematic depth create a compelling experience within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken-word piece that sets a thematic tone before launching into fast-paced, aggressive tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes that contrast with the relentless heaviness, providing brief moments of respite.
- The final track is notably longer and more expansive, allowing for a gradual build-up to a climactic finish.
- 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
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
- wave-like pacing with climactic moments
- eco-conscious themes throughout experience
- intense listening for focused sessions
- dark imagery in lyrical content
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light-hearted, upbeat music
- seek casual background listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Death Atlas is the sixth studio album by Cattle Decapitation, marking a significant point in their evolution as a band. Released in 2019, it follows their critically acclaimed album The Anthropocene Extinction, which helped solidify their reputation in the deathgrind scene. The album showcases their continued exploration of environmental themes and complex musical arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cryptopsy· Dying Fetus· Pig Destroyer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Anthropogenic: End Transmission 2:15
- 2 The Geocide 3:42
- 3 Be Still Our Bleeding Hearts 3:54
- 4 Vulturous 4:59
- 5 The Great Dying 1:12
- 6 One Day Closer to the End of the World 3:47
- 7 Bring Back the Plague 4:28
- 8 Absolute Destitute 4:35
- 9 The Great Dying II 1:05
- 10 Finish Them 2:55
- 11 With All Disrespect 4:31
- 12 Time’s Cruel Curtain 5:31
- 13 The Unerasable Past 2:50
- 14 Death Atlas 9:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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