Necrology
General Surgery · 1991
12 min · 5 tracks · death metal
An unrelenting onslaught of guttural growls and frenetic instrumentation that captures the chaotic essence of early death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Slithering Maceration of Ulcerous Facial Tissue — The track exemplifies the EP's signature brevity, delivering a punchy burst of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals that encapsulate the band's intense style.
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Grotesque Laceration of Mortified Flesh — This track showcases the band's ability to blend grotesque imagery with relentless musical fury, making it a standout representation of their thematic preoccupations.
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Crimson Concerto — As one of the longer tracks on the EP, it allows for dynamic shifts in tempo and intensity, illustrating both technical skill and an evolving narrative within their brutal framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases raw energy and chaotic structures typical of early death metal, establishing its place in the genre.
What we noticed
- The EP features five tracks, all of which maintain a fast tempo and aggressive instrumentation throughout.
- Each song employs abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of chaos and urgency.
- Guttural growls dominate the vocal delivery, often layered with backing screams to enhance the intensity.
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ominous Lamentation 3:12
- 2 Slithering Maceration of Ulcerous Facial Tissue 1:11
- 3 Grotesque Laceration of Mortified Flesh 1:30
- 4 Severe Catatonia in Pathology 2:59
- 5 Crimson Concerto 3:30
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