Futility
Dååth · 2004
33 min · 10 tracks · death metal
Aggressive death metal fused with intricate electronic elements, creating a relentless sonic assault that challenges conventional genre boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Filter — With its complex time signatures and aggressive riffs, Filter epitomizes the band's signature style, showcasing their technical prowess and sonic experimentation.
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Infestation — This track demonstrates Dååth's ability to merge melodic hooks with brutal instrumentation, making it a standout representation of their unique sound.
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Blender for the Baby — The song combines dark lyrical themes with intricate instrumentation, featuring a dynamic shift between heavy and atmospheric sections that highlights the band's versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Futility showcases a blend of death metal and electronic elements with varied tempos and vocal styles, marking its distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo shifts, with tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, groove-oriented sections.
- Several tracks incorporate electronic elements, such as synthesized textures and samples, which are layered over traditional metal instrumentation.
- The vocal style varies significantly from guttural growls to clean singing, often within the same track, creating a dynamic contrast.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of aggressive energy
- intense focus on intricate details
- cathartic release through sonic chaos
- dynamic shifts in pacing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic, soothing sounds
- want lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Futility was Dååth's debut album, released in 2004 when the band was still establishing its identity within the American metal scene. At this point, they were gaining attention for their innovative blend of death metal and electronic music, setting the stage for their future releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Meshuggah· The Faceless· Obscura
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The One 1:27
- 2 Placenta 1:34
- 3 Filter 3:40
- 4 Child Says 2:41
- 5 Infestation 3:34
- 6 Concentrate Living 3:32
- 7 Blender for the Baby 4:17
- 8 Slow 4:04
- 9 Just for a Second 3:06
- 10 Crystasis 5:48
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