Fall of the Despised
Severe Torture · 2005
40 min · 10 tracks · brutal death metal
Relentless and punishing, the album bludgeons listeners with intricate riffs and guttural vocals that epitomize brutal death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Endless Strain of Cadavers — This track opens the album with an unrelenting assault of rapid-fire drum patterns and guttural growls, setting the tone for the entire record. Its intricate guitar work showcases the band's technical skill while maintaining their signature brutality.
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Impulsive Mutilation — The song features a dynamic interplay between tempo shifts and aggressive riffs, illustrating the band’s ability to blend melody with ferocity. Its vivid imagery encapsulates the album's thematic focus on violence and decay.
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End of Christ — With its relentless pace and oppressive atmosphere, this track exemplifies the extreme sound Severe Torture is known for. The song stands out through its chilling breakdowns that contrast sharply with the frenzied verses.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex musicianship typical of brutal death metal while maintaining a punishing intensity throughout.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, crushing riffs.
- Vocals are predominantly guttural and layered, often buried in the mix to create a dense wall of sound.
- Several tracks incorporate intricate guitar solos that contrast with the overall heaviness, adding complexity to the arrangements.
- The last two tracks maintain a relentless pace but introduce more melodic elements, providing a slight variation before concluding.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo relentless energy
- punishing riffs for intense moments
- immersive experience of aggression
- sustained listening for endurance
- dark atmosphere throughout the album
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat sounds
- seek quick, catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2005, 'Fall of the Despised' is Severe Torture's third studio album. This record followed their previous release, 'Misanthropic Carnage,' and marked a significant moment in their evolution as they honed their technical prowess within the brutal death metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Suffocation· Cannibal Corpse· Dying Fetus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Endless Strain of Cadavers 4:05
- 2 Sawn off 4:14
- 3 Unconditional Annihilation 3:36
- 4 Consuming the Dying 4:27
- 5 Impulsive Mutilation 4:56
- 6 Dead from the Waist up 3:30
- 7 Decree of Darkness 3:46
- 8 Enshrined in Madness 5:20
- 9 End of Christ 5:11
- 10 Fall of the Despised 1:14
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