Dying of Everything
Obituary · 2023
44 min · 10 tracks · death metal
Fierce riffs and guttural growls collide in a relentless exploration of despair and aggression.
Top tracks — play these first
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Barely Alive Start here — The opening track sets a tone of unrelenting heaviness with fierce guitar work and intense vocals that encapsulate the album's thematic focus on struggle.
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Dying of Everything — The title track delves into existential themes, blending melodic elements with traditional death metal aggression, making it a centerpiece of the album.
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Weaponize the Hate — This track exemplifies Obituary's lyrical sharpness, addressing societal issues through powerful imagery while maintaining a high-energy pace.
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My Will to Live — A slower, more introspective piece that showcases the band's versatility and emotional range, this track contrasts with the heavier songs surrounding it.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong composition and craft within the death metal genre, maintaining energy and thematic consistency.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that features aggressive guitar riffs and relentless drumming, setting a high-energy tone.
- Each song typically maintains a consistent tempo, with only slight variations in pace, creating a sense of urgency throughout.
- Lyrical themes of despair and aggression are prevalent, often matched by guttural vocal delivery that complements the heavy instrumentation.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady mid-tempo aggression
- relentless emotional intensity
- immersive headphone experience
- cathartic release of tension
- for workout motivation
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of soft melodies
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued evolution and popularity in the death metal genre.
- Career context
- Released on January 13, 2023, 'Dying of Everything' is Obituary's tenth studio album, marking their continued evolution in the death metal genre. This album follows their acclaimed 2017 release, 'Obituary', showcasing the band's ability to stay relevant while maintaining their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Deicide· Dying Fetus
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Weaponize the Hate
The narrative shifts from external criticism to personal reflection, emphasizing how hate can consume an individual internally.
This pivot in perspective deepens the song’s impact by revealing the internal conflict between societal influence and personal responsibility.
Tracklist
- 1 Barely Alive Start here 3:33
- 2 The Wrong Time 4:25
- 3 Without a Conscience 4:28
- 4 War 4:26
- 5 Dying of Everything 4:44
- 6 My Will to Live 5:20
- 7 By the Dawn 4:36
- 8 Weaponize the Hate 4:00
- 9 Torn Apart 3:37
- 10 Be Warned 5:49
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