Indecent & Obscene
Dismember · 1993
35 min · 9 tracks · death metal
Pummeling riffs and guttural growls intertwine in a relentless barrage of death metal ferocity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fleshless — Opening with a frenetic pace, this track exemplifies Dismember's signature blend of speed and brutality, setting a fierce tone for the album.
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Reborn in Blasphemy — This track features intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, showcasing Dismember's ability to meld melody with aggression, a hallmark of their style.
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Eviscerated (Bitch) — A standout for its brevity and intensity, this song captures the raw energy of the band while offering a glimpse into their provocative lyrical 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 typical of Swedish death metal, solidifying its place in the genre's history.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, maintaining high energy through the first half before introducing slower, heavier sections.
- Vocals are predominantly guttural growls, with occasional higher-pitched screams that punctuate the music, adding to the overall ferocity.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- short, intense listening sessions
- dark, atmospheric immersion
- dynamic emotional journeys
- visceral and aggressive energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Indecent & Obscene is Dismember's third studio album, released in 1993 during their rise within the Swedish death metal scene. Following the success of their previous album, Like an Ever Flowing Stream, this record solidified their reputation as key players in the genre, showcasing their evolving sound and technical prowess.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fleshless 2:56
- 2 Skinfather 3:49
- 3 Sorrowfilled 4:07
- 4 Case # Obscene 3:36
- 5 Souldevourer 3:37
- 6 Reborn in Blasphemy 4:47
- 7 Eviscerated (Bitch) 2:20
- 8 9th Circle 4:33
- 9 Dreaming in Red 5:17
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