Released 14 years ago this October
Hate
Thy Art Is Murder · 2012
36 min · 10 tracks · deathcore
A relentless barrage of blast beats and guttural vocals intertwine with dark, atmospheric melodies that define the deathcore genre.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Purest Strain of Hate — This track stands as an anthem of raw aggression with its frenzied guitar riffs and unrelenting breakdowns, encapsulating the album's central theme of visceral rage.
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Vile Creations — With its complex song structure and shifting tempos, this track showcases the band's technical prowess while delving into themes of existential dread and moral decay.
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Infinite Forms — This song blends melodic elements with ferocity, creating a haunting atmosphere that reflects on the nature of suffering and despair, making it a standout piece.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers a solid deathcore experience with effective contrasts but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining aggressive tempos throughout the first half.
- Guttural vocals are consistently layered over blast beats, creating a dense wall of sound that characterizes the genre.
- Several tracks feature atmospheric interludes that contrast sharply with the heavier sections, providing brief moments of respite.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- relentless energy for workouts
- cathartic aggression release
- dark atmosphere for introspection
- short bursts of intensity
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic softness
- seek lengthy, gradual builds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 19, 2012, 'Hate' marked Thy Art Is Murder's second studio album, following their debut 'The Adversary' from 2010. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the Australian metal scene while expanding their international reach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Whitechapel· Carnifex· Fit for an Autopsy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reign of Darkness 3:35
- 2 The Purest Strain of Hate 3:25
- 3 Vile Creations 3:32
- 4 Shadow of Eternal Sin 3:52
- 5 Immolation 3:21
- 6 Infinite Forms 4:31
- 7 Dead Sun 3:40
- 8 Gates of Misery 2:54
- 9 Defective Breed 3:39
- 10 Doomed From Birth 4:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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