Genesis
Job for a Cowboy · 2007
30 min · 10 tracks · punk rock
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals defines this aggressive death metal debut.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bearing the Serpents Lamb — This opening track sets the tone with its swift tempo changes and complex guitar work, effectively introducing listeners to the band's intense sound.
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Reduced to Mere Filth — The track showcases ferocious drumming and brutal vocals, highlighting the band’s ability to blend melody with aggression seamlessly.
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Blasphemy — At just over a minute long, this track delivers a raw burst of energy that encapsulates the band's ethos while challenging conventional song structures.
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Altered From Catechization — This song features dynamic shifts in tempo and intricate solos, illustrating Job for a Cowboy's technical prowess and lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Genesis showcases strong technical musicianship and aggressive songwriting, marking a significant entry in the deathcore genre.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks often shifting from blast beats to slower, more intricate sections.
- Guttural vocals are layered over complex guitar riffs, creating a dense sound that emphasizes both aggression and technicality.
- Several tracks incorporate breakdowns that serve as dynamic contrasts within the songs, enhancing their intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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5/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bearing the Serpents Lamb 2:49
- 2 Reduced to Mere Filth 2:58
- 3 Altered From Catechization 4:14
- 4 Upheaval 2:34
- 5 Embedded 3:35
- 6 Strings of Hypocrisy 2:24
- 7 Martyrdom Unsealed 2:35
- 8 Blasphemy 1:41
- 9 The Divine Falsehood 4:23
- 10 Coalescing Prophecy 3:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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