Nightmares Made Flesh
Bloodbath · 2004
53 min · 14 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of guttural growls and thunderous riffs, immersing listeners in a nightmarish soundscape of death metal ferocity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cancer of the Soul — Opening with an intense riff, this track sets the tone for the entire album, showcasing the band's signature blend of melody and brutality.
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Feeding the Undead — This song features a gripping chorus and intricate guitar work, embodying the thematic elements of mortality and decay prevalent throughout the album.
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Year of the Cadaver Race — Its relentless pace and complex arrangements highlight Bloodbath's technical prowess while exploring dark lyrical themes around death and resurrection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers intense death metal with strong musicianship but lacks cohesion in its extended tracklist.
What we noticed
- The first six tracks maintain a high tempo with aggressive drumming and heavy guitar riffs, creating an unrelenting intensity.
- Vocals are primarily guttural growls, with occasional higher screams that punctuate the music, adding to the chaotic atmosphere.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, transitioning from fast-paced sections to slower, more ominous passages, enhancing the sense of dread.
- 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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5/10
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
- intense, immersive listening sessions
- dark, atmospheric soundscapes
- dynamic emotional journeys
- steady, consistent energy levels
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Nightmares Made Flesh marked Bloodbath's third studio album and their first with vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt. The album followed the band's previous record, Resurrection Through Carnage, which helped solidify their presence in the death metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Dismember· Entombed
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cancer of the Soul 3:34
- 2 Brave New Hell 4:02
- 3 Soul Evisceration 3:37
- 4 Outnumbering the Day 3:15
- 5 Feeding the Undead 4:04
- 6 Eaten 4:18
- 7 Bastard Son of God 2:51
- 8 Year of the Cadaver Race 4:32
- 9 The Ascension 3:51
- 10 Draped in Disease 3:59
- 11 Stillborn Saviour 3:39
- 12 Blood Vortex 3:30
- 13 Breeding Death (demo) 4:21
- 14 Ominous Bloodvomit (demo) 3:38
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