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Incarnate

The Obsessed · 1999

59 min · 15 tracks · heavy metal · doom metal

Heavy riffs and haunting melodies intertwine, creating a dense atmosphere of despair and introspection.

Why this album works

'Incarnate' received positive reviews upon its release, reflecting a resurgence of interest in traditional heavy metal and doom genres. It solidified The Obsessed's legacy within the stoner rock movement, influencing bands like Spirit Caravan and contributing to the genre's evolution into the 2000s.
Best for
long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys dense atmospheric introspection
Context
Released in 1999, 'Incarnate' is The Obsessed's first album in over a decade, following a significant hiatus after their 1990 release, 'The Church Within'. This album marks a reestablishment of the band's presence in the doom metal scene, showcasing their enduring sound and lyrical depth during a time when grunge dominated rock music.
Stylistic neighbors
Ozzy Osbourne· While Heaven Wept· Alice Cooper

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Yen Sleep 4:26
  • 2 Concrete Cancer Standout 3:05
  • 3 Peckerwood Stomp 2:11
  • 4 Inside Looking Out 6:17
  • 5 Mental Kingdom 2:54
  • 6 Sodden Jackal 4:14
  • 7 Iron&Stone Standout 2:58
  • 8 Indestroy 1:29
  • 9 Streetside 4:23
  • 10 Mourning Standout 3:53
  • 11 Spirit Caravan 3:08
  • 12 Skybone 4:09
  • 13 On the Hunt 5:01
  • 14 River of Soul 4:44
  • 15 Lunar Womb 6:57

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