Dissent
Misery Index · 2004
16 min · 5 tracks · deathgrind
A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and explosive instrumentals channels the fury of socio-political dissent through grinding death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sheep and Wolves — This track opens the album with a furious tempo and biting lyrics that set the tone for the entire record, addressing blind conformity.
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Exception to the Ruled — The song features intricate riffs and a punishing rhythm that showcases the band's technical prowess while critiquing societal structures.
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Multiply by Fire — Clocking in at just over two minutes, this track exemplifies the band's ability to deliver intense messages through short, aggressive bursts of sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Dissent delivers intense compositions with politically charged themes, establishing Misery Index's presence in deathgrind.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that features blast beats and guttural vocals, setting an aggressive tone immediately.
- Each song typically maintains a high tempo, with frequent tempo changes that create a sense of urgency and chaos.
- Lyrical themes focus on socio-political issues, with each track addressing different aspects of dissent and rebellion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of intense energy
- cathartic release for frustration
- socio-political themes to ponder
- for high-energy workouts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer smooth, mellow sounds
- seek lengthy, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Dissent marked Misery Index's debut full-length album after their earlier EPs. The band was solidifying its place within the deathgrind scene, having gained momentum from their prior works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nailbomb· Pig Destroyer· Napalm Death
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sheep and Wolves 2:41
- 2 Exception to the Ruled 4:29
- 3 The Imperial Ambition 3:42
- 4 Multiply by Fire 2:19
- 5 Defector (Thinning the Herd) 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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