Indecent & Obscene cover

Indecent & Obscene

Dismember · 1993

35 min · 9 tracks · death metal

Brutal riffs and guttural growls collide in a visceral exploration of horror and death.

Why this album works

'Indecent & Obscene' is notable for its critical reception, often praised for its aggressive sound and complex song structures, which contributed to the evolution of death metal during the early '90s. The album helped cement Dismember's reputation as one of the leading bands in the genre, influencing countless artists and shaping the Swedish death metal style.
Best for
short, intense listening sessions dark, atmospheric immersion dynamic emotional journeys
Context
Released in January 1993, 'Indecent & Obscene' marked Dismember's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Like an Ever Flowing Stream' in 1991. At this point, the band was solidifying its place in the Swedish death metal scene, known for its raw sound and lyrical themes of violence and decay.
Stylistic neighbors
Akercocke· Blasphemy· Impiety

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fleshless Standout 2:56
  • 2 Skinfather 3:49
  • 3 Sorrowfilled 4:07
  • 4 Case # Obscene Standout 3:36
  • 5 Souldevourer 3:37
  • 6 Reborn in Blasphemy Standout 4:47
  • 7 Eviscerated (Bitch) 2:20
  • 8 9th Circle 4:33
  • 9 Dreaming in Red 5:17

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