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Death by Manipulation

Napalm Death · 1991

51 min · 22 tracks · death metal · hardcore punk · grindcore

Razor-sharp riffs and relentless blasts collide with politically charged lyrics in a sonic assault on complacency.

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 want

  • prefer softer, melodic sounds
  • seek longer, immersive tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, 'Death by Manipulation' marked an important transitional phase for Napalm Death as they solidified their place in the grindcore scene. Following their acclaimed album 'Harmony Corruption,' this compilation showcased their evolution and highlighted live recordings alongside studio tracks, reflecting on their intense and confrontational sound during a period of growing recognition.
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

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