Human Waste
Suffocation · 1991
23 min · 6 tracks · death metal
Pummeling rhythms collide with guttural growls and intricate riffs, creating an unrelenting sonic assault that defines early death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Infecting the Crypts — This opening track sets the tone for the EP with its relentless pace and complex song structure, showcasing the band's signature blend of speed and technicality.
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Mass Obliteration — The track features a dynamic shift in tempo and intricate guitar work, exemplifying Suffocation's ability to weave brutality with melody, making it a standout moment on the EP.
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Jesus Wept — With its haunting introduction followed by explosive riffs, this song encapsulates the thematic darkness of the album while highlighting the band's lyrical depth and musical prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brutal energy for intense workouts
- quick bursts of aggression
- front-loaded intensity and urgency
- visceral experience with relentless pace
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic and soothing sounds
- seek lengthy immersive journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Human Waste is Suffocation's debut EP, released in 1991, marking the band's emergence in the burgeoning death metal scene. At this point, they were establishing their sound after forming in 1988, gaining momentum with their intense live performances and underground following.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Dying Fetus· Nile
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Infecting the Crypts 4:38
- 2 Synthetically Revived 3:38
- 3 Mass Obliteration 4:29
- 4 Catatonia 3:56
- 5 Jesus Wept 3:38
- 6 Human Waste 2:56
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