What makes Demonocracy by Job for a Cowboy notable?

The album received critical acclaim, debuting at number 27 on the Billboard 200 chart, which marked a significant commercial achievement for the band. Additionally, its exploration of socio-political themes resonated with fans and critics alike, contributing to discussions around the state of contemporary society in heavy music. Demonocracy is Job for a Cowboy's third studio album, released in 2012 after their well-received sophomore effort, Ruination. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their position as a prominent force in the death metal scene, marked by their increasing technical prowess and lyrical depth.

How many songs are on Demonocracy?

Demonocracy has 9 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Demonocracy

Job for a Cowboy · 2012

40 min · 9 tracks · punk rock

A relentless onslaught of technical death metal, blending intricate riffs with guttural vocals and themes of societal decay.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Children of Deceit — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its aggressive instrumentation and poignant critique of manipulation in society.
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Nourishment Through Bloodshed — The song showcases complex time signatures and brutal lyrics that encapsulate the album's overarching themes of violence and exploitation.
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The Manipulation Stream — With its intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, this track highlights the band's technical growth while delving into themes of control and deceit.
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Fearmonger — This track combines intense riffing with a powerful message about fear-based control, making it a standout representation of the album's thematic concerns.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases technical proficiency and thematic consistency but may not appeal to all listeners over time.

What we noticed

The vocal delivery is consistently guttural, with little variation in style, emphasizing the aggressive themes.
The album's production highlights the intricate guitar work, with layered riffs that often intertwine rather than follow a traditional verse-chorus structure.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Children of Deceit 4:36
2 Nourishment Through Bloodshed 3:42
3 Imperium Wolves 4:48
4 Tongueless and Bound 4:03
5 Black Discharge 3:55
6 The Manipulation Stream 4:40
7 The Deity Misconception 4:05
8 Fearmonger 4:18
9 Tarnished Gluttony 6:15

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