Natural Born Chaos
Soilwork · 2002
41 min · 10 tracks · melodic death metal
A blistering fusion of melodic death metal and progressive elements creates a relentless yet intricate sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Follow the Hollow Start here — The opening track sets the tone with dynamic shifts between furious aggression and melodic interludes, showcasing Soilwork's signature sound.
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Natural Born Chaos — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of turmoil and existential struggle, combining intricate guitar work with powerful vocals.
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No More Angels — The song’s haunting melodies juxtaposed with intense instrumentation highlight the band's ability to merge beauty with brutality effectively.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Natural Born Chaos combines aggressive riffs with melodic elements, showcasing Soilwork's evolution in sound and complexity.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate clean vocals alongside harsh growls, adding a contrasting layer to the aggressive instrumentation.
- The album's title track features an extended instrumental section that showcases intricate guitar work and complex drumming patterns.
- 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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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
- steady mid-tempo driving force
- melodic intricacies to explore
- engaging in-order listening experience
- dynamic rhythms for focus
- intense energy for workouts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek purely melodic tranquility
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped Soilwork gain wider recognition in the metal scene.
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Natural Born Chaos was Soilwork's fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Figure Number Five. This album marked a significant point in their evolution, showcasing a more polished production and complex songwriting that solidified their place in the melodic death metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- In Flames· Dark Tranquillity· Arch Enemy
Tracklist
- 1 Follow the Hollow Start here 4:02
- 2 As We Speak 3:42
- 3 The Flameout 4:18
- 4 Natural Born Chaos 4:07
- 5 Mindfields 3:29
- 6 The Bringer 4:43
- 7 Black Star Deceiver 4:41
- 8 Mercury Shadow 3:49
- 9 No More Angels 4:01
- 10 Soilworker’s Song of the Damned 5:02
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