Infatuation with Malevolence
Dying Fetus · 1995
54 min · 15 tracks · death metal
Relentless riffs and guttural vocals create an unyielding atmosphere of horror and violence in this death metal endeavor.
Top tracks — play these first
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Eviscerated Offspring — This opening track sets a ferocious tone with intricate guitar work and aggressive vocals, encapsulating the album's brutal essence from the start.
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Your Blood Is My Wine — The song showcases a relentless tempo change that highlights the band's technical skill while delving into themes of violence and betrayal.
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Bathe in Entrails — With its graphic imagery and complex arrangements, this track exemplifies Dying Fetus' ability to blend brutality with musical sophistication.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's relentless aggression and technical musicianship create a distinct yet cohesive death metal experience.
What we noticed
- The album features relentless, fast-paced guitar riffs that rarely let up, creating a constant sense of aggression throughout.
- Vocals are predominantly guttural and delivered in a harsh style, often layered to enhance the intensity of the sound.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, shifting from blast beats to slower, heavier sections that emphasize the brutality of the music.
- The lyrical themes are graphic and provocative, matching the aggressive instrumentation and contributing to the overall atmosphere.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless sonic assault experience
- intense energy for workouts
- cathartic release for frustration
- live tracks enhance raw energy
Maybe skip if you
- seeking melodic and soft sounds
- prefer structured song formats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Infatuation with Malevolence was Dying Fetus' second studio album, following their debut, Purification Through Violence. At this point in their career, the band was establishing a signature sound characterized by technical prowess and brutal themes, helping to solidify their presence in the burgeoning death metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Suffocation· Origin
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Your Blood Is My Wine
The bridge shifts from chaotic energy to a haunting melody that momentarily captures vulnerability amidst aggression.
This contrasting moment showcases the band’s range, revealing depth within their otherwise relentless sound.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Eviscerated Offspring 5:06
- 2 Your Blood Is My Wine 5:30
- 3 …and the Weak Shall Be Crushed 4:52
- 4 Visualize Permanent Damnation 1:09
- 5 Purged of My Worldly Being 4:04
- 6 Bathe in Entrails 4:39
- 7 Nocturnal Crucifixion 3:19
- 8 Wretched Flesh Consumption 2:52
- 9 Grotesque Impalement 5:10
- 10 Vomiting the Fetal Embryo 2:55
- 11 Tearing Inside the Womb 4:37
- 12 Intentional Manslaughter (live) 5:39
- 13 Kill Your Mother, Rape Your Dog (live) 1:26
- 14 Skull Fucked (live) 2:52
- 15 [untitled] 0:10
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