Death by Manipulation
Napalm Death · 1991
51 min · 22 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of grindcore fury, blending chaotic instrumentation with scathing social commentary.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mass Appeal Madness — This track exemplifies Napalm Death's signature blend of speed and political commentary, making it one of their most recognizable songs.
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Suffer the Children — With its haunting melody juxtaposed against aggressive instrumentation, this song delves into themes of societal neglect and lost innocence.
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Multinational Corporations — This track critiques corporate greed with sharp lyrics and frenetic energy, encapsulating the band's socio-political stance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sonic assault on complacency
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- intense bursts of energy
- politically charged lyrical themes
- live tracks enhance urgency
Maybe skip if you
- prefer softer, melodic sounds
- seek longer, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1991, Death by Manipulation is a compilation album that captures Napalm Death's evolution following their critically acclaimed album Harmony Corruption from 1990. This work showcases their continued exploration of extreme music and lyrical themes, solidifying their position in the grindcore and death metal scenes during a pivotal time in their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carcass· Brutal Truth· Pig Destroyer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mass Appeal Madness 3:29
- 2 Pride Assassin 2:05
- 3 Unchallenged Hate 2:06
- 4 Social Sterility 1:11
- 5 Suffer the Children 4:20
- 6 Siege of Power 3:33
- 7 Harmony Corruption 3:32
- 8 Rise Above 2:39
- 9 The Missing Link 2:15
- 10 Mentally Murdered 2:09
- 11 Walls of Confinement 2:56
- 12 Cause and Effect 1:25
- 13 No Mental Effort 4:07
- 14 Multinational Corporations 1:32
- 15 Re-Address the Problem 0:33
- 16 Changing Colours 0:57
- 17 From the Ashes 0:49
- 18 Understanding 0:07
- 19 Stalemate 1:09
- 20 Unchallenged Hate (live) 2:16
- 21 Extremity Retained (live) 4:53
- 22 Walls of Confinement (live) 3:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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