Monkey Puss
Entombed · 1998
46 min · 10 tracks · death metal
Raw and aggressive, this live album captures the visceral energy of death metal with pounding rhythms and guttural vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Living Dead — Opening with a relentless pace, this track encapsulates the raw power and intensity that defines the band's live shows.
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Revel in Flesh — This song highlights the band’s signature blend of melody and brutality, making it a fan favorite during performances.
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Left Hand Path — A classic from their repertoire, this track showcases Entombed's heavy sound and serves as a powerful closer for the live experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Monkey Puss captures Entombed's raw energy but lacks the depth of their studio work.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks maintaining a fast pace typical of death metal.
- Guttural vocals dominate the mix, often layered with aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming.
- Several tracks include abrupt tempo changes, creating moments of intensity followed by brief pauses that heighten the overall aggression.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- visceral energy for catharsis
- wave-like pacing for immersion
- intense moments of release
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek mellow background sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Monkey Puss came during Entombed's transition from their earlier works into a more refined sound. This live album showcased their energetic performance style following their critically acclaimed album, Wolverine Blues, solidifying their reputation in the death metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dismember· At the Gates· Carcass
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Crawl
The lyrics shift from despair to determination, creating a stark contrast that amplifies the emotional weight of the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Living Dead 6:03
- 2 Revel in Flesh 3:43
- 3 Stranger Aeons 3:57
- 4 Crawl 5:31
- 5 But Life Goes On 2:52
- 6 Sinners Bleed 4:42
- 7 Evilyn 4:58
- 8 The Truth Beyond 3:36
- 9 Drowned 3:56
- 10 Left Hand Path 7:30
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