Murderworks
Rotten Sound · 2002
28 min · 14 tracks · grindcore
Raw, explosive grindcore blasts collide with darkly nihilistic themes and relentless rhythms throughout this intense album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Targets — Opening with an aggressive tempo and sharp guitar riffs, this track sets the tone for the entire album's relentless energy and thematic exploration of societal violence.
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IQ — This track stands out with its intricate song structure and a mix of high-speed blasts and groove elements, showcasing the band's technical prowess while critiquing intellectual complacency.
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Agony — As the longest track on the album, it delves into deeper emotional territory with its haunting melodies and complex arrangements, offering a dynamic contrast to the shorter, more aggressive pieces.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Murderworks delivers intense grindcore with politically charged lyrics, showcasing Rotten Sound's established sound in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album features 14 tracks, each averaging around two minutes, creating a relentless barrage of sound with little room for pause.
- Tracks often begin with a brief intro before launching into high-speed blast beats and aggressive guitar riffs, maintaining a consistent intensity.
- Lyrical themes focus on nihilism and societal critique, with vocal delivery that is harsh and guttural, complementing the chaotic instrumentation.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- explosive bursts of aggression
- intense short tracks for adrenaline
- dark themes for cathartic release
- for workout motivation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer melodic and soothing sounds
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Murderworks is Rotten Sound's third studio album, coming after their critical breakout effort, Exit. At this point, the band solidified their reputation within the grindcore scene, showcasing their increasingly refined sound and lyrical depth while continuing to push boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Napalm Death· Pig Destroyer· Anaal Nathrakh
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Targets 1:58
- 2 Void 0:44
- 3 Revenge 1:49
- 4 Lies 1:08
- 5 Doom 1:47
- 6 IQ 3:17
- 7 Insects 0:28
- 8 Seeds 2:20
- 9 Suffer 0:11
- 10 Obey 3:15
- 11 Edge 1:39
- 12 Lobotomy 2:41
- 13 Insane 2:02
- 14 Agony 5:06
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