Hollowman
Entombed · 1993
26 min · 7 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and crushing riffs intertwine with moments of melodic clarity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hollow Man — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of alienation and introspection, featuring an infectious groove that sets it apart from typical death metal fare.
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Wolverine Blues — This track showcases a raw energy and catchy riffs that exemplify the band's fusion of death metal with rock influences, making it a fan favorite.
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Hellraiser — A cover of the Motörhead classic, this track highlights Entombed's ability to reinterpret songs while maintaining their signature heavy sound, bridging genres seamlessly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Hollowman showcases a strong blend of aggression and melody, solidifying Entombed's unique sound in death metal.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow, heavy riff that gradually builds intensity, leading into faster tempos in subsequent songs.
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and higher-pitched screams, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the EP.
- Several tracks feature melodic guitar lines interspersed within the aggressive instrumentation, providing brief moments of clarity amidst the chaos.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- front-loaded energetic bursts
- visceral intensity for adrenaline seekers
- brief yet impactful listening experience
- melodic hooks for engaged attention
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, sprawling tracks
- seek mellow or calm sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Hollowman is Entombed's third studio album, released in 1993 during their rise in the death metal scene following the success of their breakthrough record, Clandestine. The band was solidifying its reputation for blending traditional death metal with elements of groove and melody, marking a pivotal phase in their artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dismember· At the Gates· Carcass
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hollow Man 4:30
- 2 Serpent Speech 2:11
- 3 Wolverine Blues 2:12
- 4 Bonehouse 3:39
- 5 Put Off the Scent 3:19
- 6 Hellraiser 5:44
- 7 God of Thunder 4:43
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