What makes Human 2.0 by Nasum notable?

The album is significant for its critical reception, often heralded as a benchmark in grindcore due to its ferocity and technicality. It solidified Nasum's influence on the genre, garnering attention from both fans and critics, while also serving as a precursor to the wave of extreme metal that would gain traction in the early 2000s. When 'Human 2.0' was released in 2000, Nasum was establishing themselves as a prominent force in the grindcore scene, following their acclaimed album 'Inhale/Exhale'. This record marked their third studio release and showcased their evolution, combining raw energy with increasingly complex arrangements and lyrical themes that delve into societal issues.

How many songs are on Human 2.0?

Human 2.0 has 25 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Human 2.0

Nasum · 2000

38 min · 25 tracks · grindcore

A relentless barrage of noise and aggression channels existential despair through razor-sharp riffs and guttural vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Multinational Murderers Network — This track encapsulates the band's critique of global politics with a blistering pace and incisive lyrics that challenge imperialistic ideologies.
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Resistance — With its driving rhythm and urgent vocal delivery, this song embodies the spirit of defiance against oppression, making it a rallying cry within the grindcore community.
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Sick System — At just nineteen seconds, this track delivers a potent commentary on societal decay, exemplifying how brevity can amplify impact within the genre's aesthetic.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album's relentless pace and technical execution mark it as a significant entry in grindcore, though its lengthy tracklist affects cohesion.

What we noticed

Many tracks begin with a brief intro before launching into intense, high-speed riffs and aggressive drumming, often transitioning abruptly between sections.
Vocals are predominantly guttural and layered, often mixed low in the mix to emphasize the chaotic instrumentation rather than lyrical clarity.

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: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Mass Hypnosis 1:05
2 A Welcome Breeze of Stinking Air 1:40
3 Fatal Search 0:28
4 Shadows 2:24
5 Corrosion 2:08
6 Multinational Murderers Network 2:18
7 Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow 0:41
8 The Black Swarm 1:23
9 Sixteen 1:51
10 Alarm 2:12
11 Detonator 1:37
12 Gargoyles and Grotesques 1:01
13 När dagarna… 1:00
14 Resistance 2:33
15 The Idiot Parade 1:33
16 Den svarta fanan 0:59
17 We’re Nothing but Pawns 0:51
18 Defragmentation 1:42
19 Sick System 0:19
20 The Professional League 2:38
21 Old and Tired? 1:12
22 Words to Die For 2:03
23 Riot 0:40
24 The Meaningless Trial 1:02
25 Sometimes Dead Is Better 2:58

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