What makes Doom by Job for a Cowboy notable?

This EP significantly impacted the death metal genre, debuting at number 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and solidifying Job for a Cowboy's reputation as pioneers of the deathcore movement. Its raw sound and lyrical themes resonated within underground circles and contributed to the growing popularity of extreme metal during this era. Released in January 2005, 'Doom' was Job for a Cowboy's debut EP, marking their entrance into the death metal scene after forming just a year prior. The band quickly gained attention with this release, showcasing their technical prowess and establishing a devoted fanbase almost immediately.

How many songs are on Doom?

Doom has 6 tracks, running approximately 23 minutes.

Doom

Job for a Cowboy · 2005

23 min · 6 tracks · punk rock

An aggressive blend of relentless riffs and guttural vocals that defines the death metal sound of the mid-2000s.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Entombment of a Machine — This track exemplifies the band's signature sound with its complex guitar work and intense vocal delivery, showcasing their technical skill right from the outset.
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Relinquished — The song features an intricate arrangement that layers melodic elements over heavy instrumentation, highlighting the balance between brutality and melody in their music.
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Suspended by the Throat — This track stands out through its dynamic shifts in tempo and rhythm, illustrating Job for a Cowboy's ability to create suspenseful yet aggressive soundscapes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases technical skill and aggression typical of mid-2000s death metal, making it a notable entry in the genre.

What we noticed

The EP opens with a brief intro track that sets a dark tone before launching into relentless, fast-paced riffs.
Vocals are predominantly guttural and aggressive, with occasional high-pitched screams that add to the intensity of the sound.
The last track ends abruptly, leaving a sense of unresolved tension that complements the overall aggressive atmosphere.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Catharsis for the Buried (intro) 0:59
2 Entombment of a Machine 4:11
3 Relinquished 4:56
4 Knee Deep 4:34
5 The Rising Tide 4:49
6 Suspended by the Throat 4:17

What to play next

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