What makes Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas by Origin notable?

This album is notable for its critical reception within the death metal community, often cited as a landmark release in the genre for its technical complexity and ferocity. It helped establish Origin as one of the leading acts in technical death metal, influencing subsequent bands and contributing to the growth of the genre during the early 2000s. Released in 2002, Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas is Origin's second album, following their debut, Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas. This album marked a significant step in their evolution as a band, showcasing their increasing technical prowess and solidifying their position within the death metal scene during a period when extreme metal was gaining wider recognition.

How many songs are on Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas?

Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas has 9 tracks, running approximately 28 minutes.

Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas

Origin · 2002

28 min · 9 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals that pushes the boundaries of death metal's technicality and aggression.

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Larvae of the Lie — The opening track sets a frenetic pace with intricate musicianship and extreme vocal delivery, establishing the thematic darkness prevalent throughout the album.
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Awaken the Suffering — This track showcases a blend of tempo shifts and complex time signatures, highlighting the band's technical skill while exploring themes of pain and existential dread.
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Insurrection — Closing out the album, this track features an epic structure with dynamic shifts, encapsulating the overarching themes of rebellion and turmoil that permeate the record.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

65 /100

Treeline

Higher than 88% of albums we've rated

The album showcases technical complexity and aggression, solidifying Origin's place in death metal.

What we noticed

The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks often shifting from blast beats to slower, more intricate sections.
Guttural vocals are layered over complex guitar riffs, creating a dense sound that demands focused listening.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Larvae of the Lie 3:03
2 Inhuman 2:38
3 Awaken the Suffering 3:07
4 Perversion of Hate 2:53
5 Portal 3:17
6 Meat for the Beast 3:06
7 Mental Torment 2:58
8 Insurrection 4:24
9 Implosion of Eternity 3:06

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