Nemesis
Grip Inc. · 1997
37 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless mix of aggressive grooves and intricate thrash patterns, layered with haunting melodies and intense lyrical themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Scream at the Sky — This track exemplifies the band's blend of aggression and melody, featuring powerful vocals and intricate guitar work that define their sound.
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War Between One — The song captures the band's signature groove metal style, combining frantic rhythms with thought-provoking lyrics about internal conflict.
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Code of Silence — At over six minutes long, this track serves as an epic closer, showcasing dynamic shifts and lyrical depth that encapsulate the album's themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex arrangements and a mix of aggressive and melodic elements, solidifying its place in the groove metal scene.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that consistently employ aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, while the second half introduces more melodic elements and varied tempos.
- Lyrical themes are explored through a combination of harsh vocals and melodic choruses, creating a contrast that emphasizes the emotional weight of the subject matter.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Scream at the Sky
A visceral moment where the lyrics confront despair directly, challenging both personal and global struggles.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pathetic Liar 3:03
- 2 Portrait of Henry 1:28
- 3 Empress (of Rancor) 3:35
- 4 Descending Darkness 2:00
- 5 War Between One 2:16
- 6 Scream at the Sky 4:46
- 7 Silent Stranger 2:54
- 8 The Summoning 4:27
- 9 Rusty Nail 3:24
- 10 Myth or Man 3:44
- 11 Code of Silence 6:02
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