Human Target
Thy Art Is Murder · 2019
38 min · 10 tracks · deathcore
A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and thunderous instrumentation, pushing the boundaries of deathcore with fierce intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Human Target — The title track encapsulates the album's aggressive energy and thematic focus on societal issues, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Make America Hate Again — This track stands out for its provocative lyrics that challenge political divisiveness, resonating with current events and amplifying the band's message.
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Eternal Suffering — With its complex arrangements and intense breakdowns, this song exemplifies Thy Art Is Murder's technical prowess while exploring deep emotional themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production while maintaining a distinct sound within deathcore.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features rapid tempo shifts and aggressive breakdowns, setting a relentless pace for the first half.
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and high-pitched screams, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes that provide brief respite before returning to intense instrumentation.
- The final track features an extended outro that gradually fades out, contrasting with the album's otherwise aggressive energy.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless intensity for workout
- cathartic release of aggression
- short bursts of fury
- focused energy for late nights
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic, softer sounds
- seek long, meditative tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of 'Human Target' in 2019, Thy Art Is Murder had established themselves as a leading force in the deathcore scene, following their critically acclaimed album 'Dear Desolation' from 2017. This album marked their fifth studio effort and showcased their evolution in sound and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Whitechapel· Carnifex· Fit for an Autopsy
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Make America Hate Again
The verses employ a confrontational tone that directly criticizes social injustice and political rhetoric prevalent in modern society.
The choice to use biting satire reflects a shift towards more politically charged themes in metal, challenging listeners to confront uncomfortable truths.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Human Target 3:31
- 2 New Gods 3:01
- 3 Death Squad Anthem 3:13
- 4 Make America Hate Again 3:14
- 5 Eternal Suffering 5:05
- 6 Welcome Oblivion 3:36
- 7 Atonement 3:59
- 8 Voyeurs Into Death 3:30
- 9 Eye for an Eye 4:55
- 10 Chemical Christ 4:24
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