Diatribes
Napalm Death · 1996
97 min · 31 tracks · death metal · hardcore punk · grindcore
A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and blistering riffs that challenge societal complacency and expose darker human truths.
Why this album works
'Diatribes' received critical acclaim for its experimental approach within the grindcore genre, often cited as a significant release that helped broaden the scope of extreme music. The album's commentary on sociopolitical issues resonated with listeners and contributed to Napalm Death's standing as trailblazers in the scene.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing experiences
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'Diatribes' marked Napalm Death's transition into a more varied sound after their influential album 'Fear, Emptiness, Despair'. This was also the first album featuring guitarist Mitch Harris, reflecting a shift in their sonic landscape while maintaining their grindcore roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Extreme Noise Terror· Carcass· Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Greed Killing Standout 3:05
- 2 Glimpse Into Genocide 3:01
- 3 Ripe for the Breaking 4:01
- 4 Cursed to Crawl 3:25
- 5 Cold Forgiveness 4:32
- 6 My Own Worst Enemy Standout 3:35
- 7 Just Rewards 3:28
- 8 Dogma Standout 3:30
- 9 Take the Strain 4:10
- 10 Diatribes 3:51
- 11 Placate, Sedate, Eradicate 3:24
- 12 Corrosive Elements 4:01
Disc 2
- 1 Intro 4:33
- 2 Unchallenged Hate 2:14
- 3 Life? 1:12
- 4 The Kill 0:45
- 5 Scum 3:02
- 6 If the Truth Be Known 4:37
- 7 Lucid Fairytale 1:31
- 8 Control 1:53
- 9 Walls of Confinement 3:11
- 10 Malicious Intent 3:55
- 11 Social Sterility 1:24
- 12 Suffer the Children 4:17
- 13 From Enslavement to Obliteration 1:56
- 14 Dead / Practice What You Preach 2:26
- 15 Mentally Murdered 2:40
- 16 Extremity Retained 4:51
- 17 Mind Snare 4:04
- 18 Success? 1:45
- 19 Rise Above 2:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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