What makes Generator by Aborym notable?

Generator received positive critical reception and was noted for its innovative blend of black metal and industrial music. It helped solidify Aborym's reputation within the underground metal scene and has been influential for subsequent artists exploring similar genre fusions. Released in 2006, Generator marks Aborym's fourth studio album and showcases their evolution towards a more experimental sound. Following the success of their 2004 album, With No Human Intervention, this record reflects the band's desire to push boundaries within the black metal genre, incorporating electronic and industrial influences.

How many songs are on Generator?

Generator has 9 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Generator

Aborym · 2006

44 min · 9 tracks · black metal

Aggressive black metal fused with industrial elements creates a chaotic yet immersive sonic landscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Disgust and Rage (Sic transit gloria mundi) — This track exemplifies the album's raw intensity, with relentless riffs and a complex structure that reflects societal disillusionment.
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Generator — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of chaos and transformation, blending harsh vocals with intricate electronic elements.
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Man Bites God — This lengthy composition showcases Aborym's ability to weave atmospheric soundscapes into their aggressive style, creating a hauntingly immersive experience.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

Generator blends aggressive black metal with industrial elements, showcasing strong composition and craft.

What we noticed

The album opens with an instrumental intro that sets a dark tone, followed by tracks that alternate between aggressive riffs and industrial soundscapes.
Vocals often shift between harsh screams and clean singing, adding to the dynamic range of each song.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Armageddon (Intro) 1:12
2 Disgust and Rage (Sic transit gloria mundi) 5:53
3 A Dog-Eat-Dog World 5:08
4 Ruinrama Kolossal S.P.Q.R. (Satanic Pollution - Qliphotic Rage) 6:24
5 Generator 5:44
6 Suffer Catalyst 5:23
7 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 4:08
8 Man Bites God 7:12
9 I Reject! 3:14

What to play next

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With No Human Intervention

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