Manifestation (album)
Malevolent Creation · 2000
61 min · 16 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals, encapsulating the raw intensity of early 2000s death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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In Cold Blood — The opening track sets a ferocious tone for the album with its aggressive tempo and intricate guitar work, establishing the band's signature sound.
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Fine Art of Murder — This track showcases the band's lyrical imagery and complex song structure, blending brutality with a nuanced approach that highlights their musical prowess.
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Living in Fear — With its driving rhythm and intense vocal delivery, this song encapsulates the themes of paranoia and dread that permeate the album.
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Alliance or War — A standout in terms of lyrical content, it reflects socio-political themes while maintaining the relentless energy characteristic of Malevolent Creation's style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases aggressive songwriting and production typical of early 2000s death metal while maintaining a distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo that rarely dips below fast-paced aggression, maintaining intensity across nearly all tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt transitions, shifting from one riff to another without traditional verse-chorus structures.
- The last three tracks serve as a slower, more atmospheric conclusion, contrasting with the preceding relentless pace.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless aggression and intensity
- short bursts of chaotic energy
- late-night adrenaline-fueled sessions
- cathartic release of pent-up tension
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic, soothing sounds
- seek calm and tranquil experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2000, 'Manifestation' marked Malevolent Creation's sixth studio album and followed their 1998 release, 'The Will to Kill.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their position within the death metal scene while navigating lineup changes, with founding member Phil Fasciana continuing to lead the charge.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Deicide· Obituary
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In Cold Blood 5:34
- 2 Condemned 4:01
- 3 Nocturnal Overlord 2:28
- 4 Fine Art of Murder 5:53
- 5 Scorn 3:11
- 6 Blood Brothers 4:04
- 7 Impaled Existence 3:23
- 8 Living in Fear 3:09
- 9 Manic Demise 3:03
- 10 To Die Is at Hand 3:38
- 11 Infernal Desire 3:30
- 12 Bone Exposed 3:34
- 13 Alliance or War 3:52
- 14 Mass Graves 6:18
- 15 Joe Black 3:35
- 16 Self Important Freak 2:37
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