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Discordia

Misery Index · 2006

33 min · 10 tracks · deathgrind

A relentless onslaught of blistering riffs and guttural vocals, capturing the chaos of a decaying society.

Why this album works

'Discordia' garnered significant attention for its unflinching exploration of contemporary issues, leading to a strong critical reception. The album also demonstrated Misery Index's ability to blend ferocity with intellect, influencing subsequent acts within the deathgrind and metalcore scenes.
Best for
steady mid-tempo intensity relentless energy for workouts cathartic release of frustration
Context
By 2006, Misery Index was solidifying their place in the deathgrind scene with 'Discordia', their third studio album. This release followed their critically acclaimed album 'Purgatory Observed' (2003) and marked a continuous evolution in their sound and lyrical themes, which focused on sociopolitical commentary.
Stylistic neighbors
Exhumed· Terrorizer· Cattle Decapitation

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Unmarked Graves Standout 4:47
  • 2 Conquistadores Standout 3:36
  • 3 Outsourcing Jehovah 2:52
  • 4 Breathing Pestilence 3:14
  • 5 Meet Reality 2:27
  • 6 Sensory Deprivation Standout 4:14
  • 7 The Medusa Stare 2:14
  • 8 Dystopian Nightmares 2:53
  • 9 Discordia 4:27
  • 10 Pandemican 2:20

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