What makes Megatrends in Brutality by Comecon notable?

Megatrends in Brutality garnered attention for its ferocious sound and thematic depth, touching on societal issues that resonated with the era's disillusionment. The album received positive reviews from critics and helped establish Comecon as a significant player in the Swedish death metal movement during the early '90s. Released on August 25, 1992, Megatrends in Brutality was Comecon's second album, following their debut, Fable from 1991. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the death metal scene, showcasing a more refined sound while maintaining their brutal edge.

How many songs are on Megatrends in Brutality?

Megatrends in Brutality has 11 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

Megatrends in Brutality

Comecon · 1992

40 min · 11 tracks · death metal

A relentless assault of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals, channeling the raw energy of early '90s Swedish death metal.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

→
Wash Away the Filth — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of speed and heaviness, featuring intricate guitar work that complements its intense lyrical themes about societal decay.
→
The Future Belongs to Us — With a memorable chorus and powerful instrumentation, this song captures the album's overarching commentary on impending doom and societal collapse.
→
Ulcer — This track stands out for its dynamic shifts between pummeling riffs and haunting melodies, reflecting the band's ability to create tension within their music.

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 composition and craft within the death metal genre, with thematic depth enhancing its appeal.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent tempo that rarely drops below fast, with aggressive guitar riffs dominating the sound.
Vocals are predominantly guttural and layered, creating a dense wall of sound that complements the instrumentation.
Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, adding to the chaotic feel without losing cohesion.
Lyrical themes focus on societal issues, which are reflected in the intensity and urgency of the music.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

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 Dog Days 3:04
2 Wash Away the Filth 3:35
3 Slope 3:14
4 Teuton Tantrums 3:18
5 The Mule 2:22
6 Armed Solution 4:28
7 The Future Belongs to Us 3:46
8 Conductor of Ashes 3:56
9 Good Boy Benito 3:57
10 Omnivorous Excess 4:13
11 Ulcer 4:18

What to play next

Listen next

Converging Conspiracies

1993

Full Comecon discography Artists like Comecon

death metal

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata