Napalm Death/S.O.B. split 7"
9 min · 10 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of grindcore fury, blending socio-political commentary with chaotic instrumentation across brief, explosive tracks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Multinational Corporations, Part 2 — This track critiques corporate greed and globalization, setting a politically charged tone that resonates throughout the split. Its fast tempo and furious delivery encapsulate the band's ethos.
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Changing Colours — The song employs abrupt tempo shifts and intense riffs to convey themes of confusion and societal change, showcasing the band's innovative approach to grindcore structures.
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Humanity or Stupidity — With its blistering brevity, this track poses existential questions while exemplifying the ferocity and directness that define both bands' styles within this split.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP delivers intense grindcore tracks with socio-political themes, showcasing both Napalm Death's and S.O.B.'s distinct styles.
What we noticed
- The instrumentation features heavily distorted guitars and blast beats, with vocals often delivered in a harsh, guttural style.
- Tracks frequently shift tempos and dynamics, moving from frenetic bursts to brief moments of silence or slower riffs.
- 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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8/10
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
- short bursts of intensity
- immediate adrenaline rush
- socially charged urgency
- fragmented listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of lengthy compositions
- prefer melodic smoothness
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, this split 7" showcases Napalm Death's continued evolution within the extreme metal scene following their influential album 'Harmony Corruption'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their status as pioneers of grindcore and had begun experimenting with more structured compositions while maintaining their signature intensity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carcass· Brutal Truth· Pig Destroyer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Multinational Corporations, Part 2 1:26
- 2 Re‐Address the Problem 0:29
- 3 Changing Colours 0:53
- 4 From the Ashes… 0:40
- 5 Understanding?!?! 0:04
- 6 Stalemate 1:00
- 7 Repeat at Length 1:52
- 8 Humanity or Stupidity 0:30
- 9 Deceiver, Part 2 0:34
- 10 Device 1:54
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