Existence Is Futile
Revocation · 2009
47 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
Aggressive thrash riffs collide with intricate time signatures and socio-political commentary, creating a relentless auditory experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pestilence Reigns — This track exemplifies the band's ability to blend furious thrash rhythms with melodic elements, making it a definitive highlight of their sound.
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Existence Is Futile — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of nihilism and disillusionment, featuring intricate guitar work that showcases the band's technical skill.
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Anthem of the Betrayed — This track combines aggressive lyrics with a powerful chorus, serving as an anthem that resonates with listeners facing societal injustices.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex compositions and aggressive performances, solidifying Revocation's place in thrash metal.
What we noticed
- The album features complex song structures with frequent tempo changes, often shifting between blast beats and slower, more melodic sections.
- Many tracks incorporate intricate guitar solos that showcase technical proficiency, often layered over aggressive rhythms.
- Lyrically, the album addresses socio-political themes, with each song presenting a distinct narrative or commentary.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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6/10
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
- relentless auditory assault
- socio-political themes explored
- intricate time signature shifts
- short bursts of intensity
- cathartic energy release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, soothing sounds
- seek longer, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon the release of Existence Is Futile in 2009, Revocation was solidifying their presence within the thrash metal scene after their 2008 self-titled debut. This album marked a significant step forward in showcasing their technical prowess and lyrical depth, positioning them as a standout band in modern metal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Black Dahlia Murder· Amon Amarth· Municipal Waste
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Enter the Hall 2:27
- 2 Pestilence Reigns 4:33
- 3 Deathonomics 3:42
- 4 Existence Is Futile 4:50
- 5 The Brain Scramblers 3:11
- 6 Across Forests and Fjords 4:16
- 7 Re‐Animaniac 3:18
- 8 Dismantle the Dictator 3:57
- 9 Anthem of the Betrayed 5:16
- 10 Leviathan Awaits 4:47
- 11 The Tragedy of Modern Ages 7:04
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