Like an Ever Flowing Stream
Dismember · 1991
48 min · 12 tracks · death metal
Thunderous riffs merge with guttural growls, creating a relentless sonic assault that defines the Swedish death metal sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bleed for Me — With its rapid-fire rhythms and piercing solos, this track exemplifies the band's raw energy and technical prowess, making it a fan favorite.
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Dismembered — The title track captures the essence of the album with its heavy riffs and macabre lyrics, establishing a signature sound for Dismember.
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Justifiable Homicide — This track stands out for its brutal lyrical themes combined with dynamic shifts in tempo, showcasing the band’s ability to blend melody with ferocity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This debut album showcases strong songwriting and production, solidifying its place in the Swedish death metal scene.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a thunderous instrumental track that sets a heavy tone, followed by relentless riffs and guttural vocals throughout.
- Each song typically features multiple tempo changes, alternating between fast-paced sections and slower, crushing breakdowns.
- The lyrics often explore dark themes, with a focus on horror and death, which are delivered through aggressive vocal styles.
- The final track concludes with an extended outro that gradually fades out, creating a sense of closure after the intense sonic experience.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with intensity
- cathartic release through aggression
- dynamic progression with resolution
- focused listening for endurance
- relentless barrage of sound
Maybe skip if you
- seeking melodic, soft tunes
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1991, Like an Ever Flowing Stream was Dismember's debut studio album, emerging as a pivotal release during the early days of the Swedish death metal scene. Following their formation in 1988 and several demos, this album positioned them alongside contemporaries like Entombed and Grave, solidifying their place within the genre.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Override of the Overture 5:15
- 2 Soon to Be Dead 1:54
- 3 Bleed for Me 3:20
- 4 And So Is Life 3:10
- 5 Dismembered 5:53
- 6 Skin Her Alive 2:15
- 7 Sickening Art 3:55
- 8 In Death's Sleep 5:21
- 9 Deathevocation 4:47
- 10 Defective Decay 4:05
- 11 Torn Apart 4:43
- 12 Justifiable Homicide 3:17
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