What makes Grime by Iniquity notable?

Grime received significant attention within the underground metal community, praised for its intricate compositions and brutal sound. The album helped establish Iniquity as a key player in the European death metal movement, influencing subsequent bands in the genre with its innovative approach to songwriting and production. Released in 2001, Grime was Iniquity's sophomore album, following their debut, Serenadium, which came out in 1998. This album marked a refinement in their sound, showcasing a more complex structure and darker themes while solidifying their place within the Danish death metal scene.

How many songs are on Grime?

Grime has 10 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Grime

Iniquity · 2001

45 min · 10 tracks · death metal

A suffocating blend of relentless riffs and guttural vocals that encapsulates the raw intensity of early 2000s death metal.

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Tides of Vengeance — The opening track sets a ferocious tone with its aggressive tempo shifts and haunting melodies that exemplify the band's technical prowess.
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Bloodletting — This track features complex rhythms and dynamic interplay between instruments, showcasing the band’s ability to blend brutality with melody.
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Poets of the Trench — With its concise structure and impactful lyrics, this track encapsulates the thematic essence of the album while delivering a memorable hook.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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59 /100

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Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

Grime showcases intricate compositions and a brutal sound, solidifying Iniquity's place in death metal.

What we noticed

Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure but often incorporates tempo changes that disrupt expectations.
Several tracks include extended instrumental sections that build tension before returning to the vocal onslaught.

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: 6/10
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 Tides of Vengeance 4:31
2 The Bullets Breath 3:53
3 Border Into Shadow 5:40
4 Bloodletting 5:28
5 Spawn of the Abscess 7:22
6 Thawed for Breeding 6:15
7 Stygian 0:38
8 The Last Incantation 5:14
9 Poets of the Trench 2:53
10 Poets of the Trench, Part II 3:56

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