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Mentally Murdered

Napalm Death · 1989

15 min · 6 tracks · death metal · hardcore punk · grindcore

Razor-sharp riffs and relentless rhythms collide in a furious onslaught of grindcore aggression.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • brief bursts of intense energy
  • frantic pacing for quick thrills
  • short tracks for immediate impact
  • raw aggression for cathartic release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, complex compositions
  • seek melodic and soothing sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 1989, 'Mentally Murdered' was Napalm Death's second EP, following their influential debut 'Scum' from 1987. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of grindcore, pushing boundaries with their chaotic sound and politically charged lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
Carcass· Brutal Truth· Pig Destroyer

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rise Above 2:40
  • 2 The Missing Link 2:16
  • 3 Mentally Murdered 2:10
  • 4 Walls of Confinement 2:57
  • 5 Cause and Effect 1:25
  • 6 No Mental Effort 4:08

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