Marasmus
Leng Tch'e · 2007
39 min · 16 tracks · grindcore
A relentless barrage of chaotic rhythms and guttural vocals that dismantles societal norms through a lens of relentless aggression.
Top tracks — play these first
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1-800-APATHY — This track encapsulates the album's critique of societal indifference, employing rapid-fire riffs and abrasive vocals to convey a sense of urgency and frustration.
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Tainted Righteousness — With its brief yet impactful composition, this song highlights the band's ability to combine aggressive soundscapes with sharp lyrical observations about moral hypocrisy.
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Social Disgust — The chaotic structure and visceral energy of this track serve as a powerful reflection on societal decay, making it a standout representation of the album's themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intense sound and thematic depth create a distinctive experience within grindcore.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that rarely exceed two minutes, creating a relentless pace and intensity.
- Vocals are predominantly guttural and aggressive, often layered with backing screams to enhance the chaotic sound.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, shifting from blast beats to slower, more rhythmic sections, which disrupts listener expectations.
- The final track features a significant drop in tempo and intensity, providing a stark contrast to the preceding chaos.
- 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
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 Lucid Denial 1:05
- 2 1-800-APATHY 3:08
- 3 Tightrope Propaganda 2:33
- 4 Nonsense Status 2:05
- 5 Tainted Righteousness 1:43
- 6 Marasmus 2:08
- 7 Confluence of Consumers 2:40
- 8 The White Noise 2:02
- 9 Obsession Defined 3:49
- 10 Abstained 3:11
- 11 The Sycophant 2:32
- 12 Social Disgust 1:49
- 13 The Divine Collapse 2:51
- 14 Submissive Manifesto 2:00
- 15 Pattern 1:50
- 16 Trauma & Scourge 4:14
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