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Made of Flesh

Fleshcrawl · 2004

40 min · 10 tracks · death metal

Brutal riffs and guttural vocals collide with relentless drumming, crafting an intense atmosphere that defines German death metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Beneath a Dying Sun — Opening with an atmospheric intro, this track sets a dark tone that encapsulates the themes of mortality and despair explored throughout the album.
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    Made of Flesh — The title track delivers relentless aggression while lyrically reflecting on human vulnerability and corporeality, embodying the album's central themes.
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    Scourge of the Bleeding Haunted — With its complex structures and haunting melodies, this track showcases Fleshcrawl's ability to blend brutality with an almost melodic sensibility.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong technical execution and a cohesive sound, typical of its genre but not.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent tempo with most tracks maintaining a fast pace, punctuated by slower breakdowns that enhance the heaviness.
  • Guttural vocals are layered over complex guitar riffs, often employing harmonized leads that create a dense sound texture.
  • Several tracks incorporate tempo shifts and rhythmic variations, keeping the listener engaged while emphasizing the brutality of the music.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

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

  • 1 Beneath a Dying Sun 4:41
  • 2 Made of Flesh 4:03
  • 3 Scourge of the Bleeding Haunted 3:58
  • 4 Into the Depths of No Return 4:47
  • 5 Flesh Bloody Flesh 3:19
  • 6 Forged in Blood 4:59
  • 7 Damned in Fire 2:38
  • 8 Demons of the Dead 3:20
  • 9 Carnal Devourment 3:56
  • 10 When Life Surrenders 4:52

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