Inhumanity
Mors Principium Est · 2003
43 min · 11 tracks · melodic death metal
Razor-sharp guitar riffs intertwine with melodic elements, creating a suffocating atmosphere that defines the essence of melodic death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Another Creation — The opening track sets a powerful tone with intricate guitar work and relentless drumming, showcasing the band's technical capabilities right from the start.
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Inhumanity — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's themes of existential struggle, featuring dynamic shifts between aggression and melody that illustrate the band's signature sound.
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Life in Black — This track stands out for its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, contrasting with the album's heavier moments and demonstrating emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositional elements but lacks some polish in execution and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid shifts between blast beats and melodic guitar solos, creating a dynamic tension throughout its tracks.
- Several songs incorporate dual vocal styles, alternating between growls and clean singing, which adds depth to the lyrical delivery.
- The first half of the album maintains a relentless pace, while the second half introduces slower tempos and more atmospheric sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative mood exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Inhumanity is Mors Principium Est's debut album, released in 2003 as they emerged from the Finnish melodic death metal scene. At this point, the band was establishing their identity, following the dissolution of their previous group, which provided a fertile ground for their innovative sound and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Insomnium· Dark Tranquillity· Soilwork
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Inhumanity
The chorus confronts abstract concepts of despair directly while juxtaposing it against soaring melodic lines.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Another Creation 4:56
- 2 Eternity’s Child 3:43
- 3 In My Words 3:40
- 4 Inhumanity 3:16
- 5 D.I.B. 4:44
- 6 The Lust Called Knowledge 4:25
- 7 Oblivion 2:12
- 8 Life in Black 3:40
- 9 Last Apprentice 2:45
- 10 Into Illusion 5:09
- 11 Hijo de la Luna 4:26
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