Left Hand Path
Entombed · 1989
47 min · 12 tracks · death metal
Raw, relentless riffs collide with guttural vocals, defining the dark essence of death metal.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in 1989, 'Left Hand Path' was Entombed's debut album, marking their entry into the death metal scene. At this time, the band was establishing its signature sound, blending heavy influences from Swedish death metal and hardcore punk. This release set the foundation for their later work and solidified their place in metal history.
- If you like
- death metal
Left Hand Path is an album by Entombed, released in 1989. Raw, relentless riffs collide with guttural vocals, defining the dark essence of death metal. 'Left Hand Path' is often regarded as a seminal work in the death metal genre, influencing countless bands that followed. It received critical acclaim upon release and is frequently cited in discussions about essential death metal albums, contributing to the growth of the genre in the late 1980s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Left Hand Path sound like?
Raw, relentless riffs collide with guttural vocals, defining the dark essence of death metal. Rooted in death metal.
What makes Left Hand Path by Entombed notable?
'Left Hand Path' is often regarded as a seminal work in the death metal genre, influencing countless bands that followed. It received critical acclaim upon release and is frequently cited in discussions about essential death metal albums, contributing to the growth of the genre in the late 1980s. Released in 1989, 'Left Hand Path' was Entombed's debut album, marking their entry into the death metal scene. At this time, the band was establishing its signature sound, blending heavy influences from Swedish death metal and hardcore punk. This release set the foundation for their later work and solidified their place in metal history.
Who is Left Hand Path for?
Left Hand Path works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Left Hand Path?
Left Hand Path has 12 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Left Hand Path Standout 6:39
- 2 Drowned Standout 3:59
- 3 Revel in Flesh Standout 3:42
- 4 When Life Has Ceased 4:11
- 5 Supposed to Rot 2:03
- 6 But Life Goes On 2:59
- 7 Bitter Loss 4:22
- 8 Morbid Devourment 5:25
- 9 Abnormally Deceased 2:58
- 10 The Truth Beyond 3:25
- 11 Carnal Leftovers 2:57
- 12 Premature Autopsy 4:26
Release Date
January 1, 1989
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
47 min 12 sec
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