Released 20 years ago
Identisick
Benighted · 2006
41 min · 11 tracks · brutal death metal
A relentless onslaught of guttural vocals, rapid-fire drumming, and chaotic guitar riffs that define the brutal death metal genre.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nemesis — The opening track sets a furious tone with its blistering pace and intricate guitar work, encapsulating the band's signature brutality.
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Sex-Addicted — This track combines darkly humorous lyrics with a relentless rhythm, showcasing Benighted's ability to blend aggression with provocative themes.
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Spiritual Manslaughter — A standout track that features complex song structures and haunting melodies, displaying the band's musical versatility within the brutal death metal framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Identisick showcases technical proficiency and aggression typical of brutal death metal, solidifying Benighted's distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo that rarely drops below fast-paced, with blast beats dominating the drumming throughout.
- Guttural vocals are layered over chaotic guitar riffs, often employing dissonant chords and abrupt changes in rhythm.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts that create a jarring contrast, particularly between verses and choruses.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless sonic intensity throughout
- short bursts of aggressive energy
- cathartic release of pent-up emotions
- for high-energy workouts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, soothing sounds
- seek long, immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Identisick is Benighted's third studio album, following their 2004 release, Insurrection. By this time, the band had established themselves as a significant force in the French death metal scene, building on their previous successes while continuing to refine their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cryptopsy· Origin· Dying Fetus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nemesis 3:32
- 2 Collapse 3:47
- 3 Identisick 3:54
- 4 Sex-Addicted 3:55
- 5 Mourning Affliction 4:11
- 6 The Twins 3:21
- 7 Ransack the Soul 3:19
- 8 Blind to the World 3:58
- 9 Spiritual Manslaughter 3:18
- 10 Iscarioth 3:44
- 11 Suffer the Children 4:07
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