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Hallucinating Anxiety

Cadaver · 1990

34 min · 13 tracks · death metal

A visceral onslaught of guttural growls and frenetic riffs that epitomizes early Norwegian death metal's relentless energy.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its contribution to the early Norwegian death metal movement, influencing bands that followed. It received positive attention within underground metal circles and helped establish Cadaver as key players in the genre, paving the way for future releases that would refine their sound.
Best for
dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing experience short, intense listening bursts
Context
Released in 1990, 'Hallucinating Anxiety' is Cadaver's debut album, marking their entrance into the burgeoning death metal scene. This album set the stage for the band's future work, showcasing their raw intensity and technical prowess at a time when the genre was gaining traction internationally.
Stylistic neighbors
Akercocke· Blasphemy· Impiety

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tuba (Intro)
  • 2 Ignominous Eczema
  • 3 Corrosive Delirium Standout 2:56
  • 4 Hallucinating Anxiety Standout 3:44
  • 5 Cannibalistic Dissection Standout 2:46
  • 6 Hypertrophan 3:18
  • 7 Petrifyed Faces 2:40
  • 8 Innominate 3:31
  • 9 Twisted Collapse 2:18
  • 10 Abnormal Deformity 3:18
  • 11 Maelstrom 3:29
  • 12 Mental Abherrance 2:37
  • 13 Bodily Trauma 4:10

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