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Enemy of the Music Business

Napalm Death · 2000

48 min · 14 tracks · death metal · hardcore punk · grindcore

A relentless barrage of grindcore fury, laced with socio-political critiques and visceral intensity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • relentless bursts of intensity
  • socio-political critiques woven throughout
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • dynamic flow with abrupt shifts
  • cathartic release through aggression

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer melodic, extended compositions
  • seek soothing background music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Enemy of the Music Business' was released in 2000, Napalm Death was solidifying their status as pioneers in grindcore. This album followed their critically acclaimed work 'Words from the Exit Wound' (1998) and showcased their artistic evolution, displaying a refined yet aggressive sound that continued to challenge musical norms.
Stylistic neighbors
Carcass· Brutal Truth· Pig Destroyer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Taste the Poison 1:49
  • 2 Next on the List 3:36
  • 3 Constitutional Hell 2:36
  • 4 Vermin 2:17
  • 5 Volume of Neglect 3:20
  • 6 Thanks for Nothing 2:44
  • 7 Can’t Play, Won’t Pay 3:25
  • 8 Blunt Against the Cutting Edge 3:03
  • 9 Cure for the Common Complaint 2:43
  • 10 Necessary Evil 2:55
  • 11 C.S. (Conservative Shithead), Part 2 2:18
  • 12 Mechanics of Deceit 3:21
  • 13 (The Public Get) What the Public Doesn’t Want 3:14
  • 14 Fracture in the Equation / [untitled] 11:08

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