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Necrosis

Cadaver · 2004

34 min · 9 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and frenetic riffs create a visceral experience that embodies the darkest corners of death metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Necro as Fuck — This opening track sets the tone with its explosive speed and ferocity, making a powerful statement about the band's uncompromising style.
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    Decomposed Metal Skin — The track features intricate guitar work paired with relentless drumming, exemplifying Cadaver's ability to blend technicality with raw aggression.
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    Goatfather — With its catchy riffs and memorable chorus, this track stands out as a fan favorite, showcasing Cadaver's knack for melding brutality with hooks.
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    Unholy Death — This song encapsulates the album's dark themes and features some of the most intense vocal performances on the record, leaving a lasting impression.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album delivers a solid but conventional death metal experience with moments of intensity and dynamic shifts.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent tempo that rarely drops below fast, maintaining an aggressive pace throughout its nine tracks.
  • Each track typically follows a structure of rapid riffs interspersed with guttural vocal lines, creating a relentless sonic assault.
  • Several songs incorporate abrupt tempo changes, often shifting from blast beats to slower, heavier sections, adding dynamic contrast.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Awakening

    The transition in perspective shifts from general horror themes to an intimate confrontation with mortality.

    This change deepens the emotional impact by drawing listeners into a personal reflection rather than just depicting external decay.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Necro as Fuck 3:24
  • 2 Decomposed Metal Skin 3:22
  • 3 Evil Is Done 5:00
  • 4 Odium 4:32
  • 5 Awakening 3:53
  • 6 Goatfather 3:43
  • 7 Unholy Death 2:47
  • 8 The Etching Cleanser 3:38
  • 9 Heartworm 4:32

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