Released 30 years ago
None So Vile
Cryptopsy · 1996
32 min · 8 tracks · technical death metal
A relentless barrage of complex riffs and guttural vocals that push the boundaries of extreme metal's sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Crown of Horns — Opening with a rapid-fire drum pattern and intricate guitar work, this track exemplifies Cryptopsy's technical skill while setting a dark tone for the album.
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Slit Your Guts — This track features chaotic transitions and intense vocal delivery, encapsulating the visceral energy that defines None So Vile.
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Phobophile — With its complex time signatures and haunting melodies, this song highlights the band's ability to blend brutality with atmosphere, making it a standout on the album.
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Orgiastic Disembowelment — Closing the album with a punishing intensity, this track showcases the band's relentless approach while pushing thematic boundaries in extreme music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate musicianship and aggressive style, solidifying its place in brutal death metal.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks often shifting from blast beats to slower, more intricate sections.
- Several tracks include abrupt transitions and unexpected breaks, creating a sense of chaos that challenges the listener's expectations.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- relentless energetic flow
- short bursts of intensity
- headbanging anthems for aggression
- immersive listening experience
- cathartic release of tension
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow and calm sounds
- seek lengthy, tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- None So Vile is Cryptopsy's second studio album, released in 1996 after their debut, Blasphemy Made Flesh. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their place in the brutal death metal scene, showcasing their technical prowess and innovative approach to songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Origin· Necrophagist· Decrepit Birth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Crown of Horns 3:57
- 2 Slit Your Guts 4:01
- 3 Graves of the Fathers 4:11
- 4 Dead and Dripping 3:53
- 5 Benedictine Convulsions 3:59
- 6 Phobophile 4:37
- 7 Lichmistress 2:30
- 8 Orgiastic Disembowelment 4:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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