Obituary
Obituary · 2017
33 min · 10 tracks · death metal
Raw and aggressive, this album epitomizes the relentless energy of classic death metal with a modern edge.
Why this album works
'Obituary' received positive reviews from critics and debuted at number 32 on the Billboard 200, indicating a strong commercial performance. The album reinforced their status as pioneers of death metal, influencing newer generations of musicians with its blend of brutality and precision.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo aggression short bursts of intensity focused listening for energy
- Context
- Released on March 17, 2017, 'Obituary' marks Obituary's return to the studio after a five-year hiatus following their 2014 album 'Inked in Blood'. This self-titled album showcases the band's established sound while also incorporating a refined production approach, emphasizing their legacy within the death metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Akercocke· Cavalera Conspiracy· Blasphemy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Brave 2:15
- 2 Sentence Day Standout 2:49
- 3 A Lesson in Vengeance Standout 3:08
- 4 End It Now Standout 4:02
- 5 Kneel Before Me 3:05
- 6 It Lives 3:24
- 7 Betrayed 3:01
- 8 Turned to Stone 4:13
- 9 Straight to Hell 3:57
- 10 Ten Thousand Ways to Die 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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