Misanthropic
Dismember · 1997
19 min · 5 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and guttural growls, Misanthropic embodies the raw energy of Swedish death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Misanthropic — The title track encapsulates the album's themes with its dark lyrics and a relentless pace, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Pagan Saviour — This track features intricate guitar work paired with aggressive vocals, highlighting Dismember's blend of melody and brutality, making it a standout piece.
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Shadowlands — With its haunting atmosphere and dynamic shifts, Shadowlands demonstrates the band's ability to create tension and release through masterful songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Misanthropic showcases strong songwriting and production, solidifying Dismember's place in death metal with its relentless energy.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features rapid-fire drumming and layered guitar riffs, establishing a high-energy pace from the start.
- Each song maintains a consistent tempo, rarely deviating from aggressive, fast-paced rhythms throughout its five tracks.
- The vocal delivery is characterized by deep growls that are layered over complex guitar harmonies, creating a dense sound texture.
- The final track concludes abruptly without resolution, leaving a sense of abruptness that mirrors the album's overall intensity.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless aggression from start
- short bursts of intensity
- escalating tension throughout tracks
- for cathartic release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soothing, melodic sounds
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, Misanthropic was Dismember's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed release, Indecent & Obscene. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation within the death metal scene, showcasing a refined sound while maintaining their brutal edge.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Misanthropic 2:59
- 2 Pagan Saviour 3:54
- 3 Shadowlands 3:31
- 4 Afterimage 4:32
- 5 Shapeshifter 4:39
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