What makes Iniquity Bloody Iniquity by Iniquity notable?

The album is notable for its critical reception within the extreme metal community, praised for its technical proficiency and dark thematic elements. It established Iniquity as a key player in the underground death metal scene, influencing subsequent bands looking to push the genre's limits. Released in 2003, Iniquity Bloody Iniquity is Iniquity's third studio album, following their previous work, Five Across the Eyes. At this stage, the band had solidified their place in the Danish death metal scene, showcasing their evolution with more complex arrangements and mature songwriting.

How many songs are on Iniquity Bloody Iniquity?

Iniquity Bloody Iniquity has 15 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.

Iniquity Bloody Iniquity

Iniquity · 2003

70 min · 15 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals, creating an unsettling atmosphere that challenges the boundaries of death metal.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Revel in Cremation — Opening the album with frenetic energy and intense rhythmic shifts, this track sets the tone for the chaotic soundscape that follows.
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Bloodletting — This track features a haunting melody interspersed with aggressive guitar work, exemplifying the band's blend of brutality and atmosphere.
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The Bullet's Breath — With its intricate guitar solos and dynamic shifts, this song showcases the band's technical skills while maintaining an unrelenting pace.
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The Hidden Lore — This track stands out for its atmospheric buildup and lyrical depth, reflecting on themes of mortality and despair through complex musical structures.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate compositions and strong performances but has a somewhat uneven flow.

What we noticed

Guttural vocals are layered with high-pitched screams, creating a dynamic vocal texture that shifts throughout the tracks.
Several tracks incorporate dissonant melodies and abrupt transitions, contributing to an unsettling atmosphere.
The last three tracks slow down significantly, allowing for a contrast to the relentless pace established earlier.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 3/10

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.

Tracklist

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1 Revel in Cremation 4:46
2 Madman of the Trade 5:20
3 Extreme Unction 1:28
4 Bloodletting 5:28
5 The Bullet's Breath 3:50
6 Inhale the Ghost 5:23
7 The Rigormortified Grip 5:21
8 Cocooned 5:08
9 Desiderated Profligacy 5:24
10 The Hidden Lore 5:46
11 Encysted and Dormant 5:45
12 Retorn 5:19
13 Entangled 3:47
14 Torn 3:13
15 Prophecy of the Dying Watcher (live) 4:23

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