Effigy of the Forgotten
Suffocation · 1991
37 min · 9 tracks · death metal
Pummeling riffs and guttural growls collide in a relentless assault of technical death metal intricacies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels immersive listening experiences dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Effigy of the Forgotten is Suffocation's debut studio album, released in 1991 at a time when the death metal genre was starting to gain significant traction. The band had previously released the 'Human Waste' EP in 1991, establishing their brutal sound and setting the stage for this landmark full-length release, which would cement their place in death metal history.
- If you like
- death metal
Effigy of the Forgotten is an album by Suffocation, released in 1991. Pummeling riffs and guttural growls collide in a relentless assault of technical death metal intricacies. This album is often credited with defining the technical death metal sound, influencing countless bands that followed. It received critical acclaim upon release and has maintained a strong legacy within the genre, regularly appearing on lists of essential death metal albums. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Effigy of the Forgotten sound like?
Pummeling riffs and guttural growls collide in a relentless assault of technical death metal intricacies. Rooted in death metal.
What makes Effigy of the Forgotten by Suffocation notable?
This album is often credited with defining the technical death metal sound, influencing countless bands that followed. It received critical acclaim upon release and has maintained a strong legacy within the genre, regularly appearing on lists of essential death metal albums. Effigy of the Forgotten is Suffocation's debut studio album, released in 1991 at a time when the death metal genre was starting to gain significant traction. The band had previously released the 'Human Waste' EP in 1991, establishing their brutal sound and setting the stage for this landmark full-length release, which would cement their place in death metal history.
Who is Effigy of the Forgotten for?
Effigy of the Forgotten works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, immersive listening experiences and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Effigy of the Forgotten?
Effigy of the Forgotten has 9 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Liege of Inveracity Standout 4:28
- 2 Effigy of the Forgotten Standout 3:47
- 3 Infecting the Crypts Standout 4:45
- 4 Seeds of the Suffering 5:51
- 5 Habitual Infamy 4:15
- 6 Reincremation 2:52
- 7 Mass Obliteration 4:30
- 8 Involuntary Slaughter 3:00
- 9 Jesus Wept 3:38
Release Date
January 1, 1991
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
37 min 6 sec
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