Obituary
Obituary · 2017
33 min · 10 tracks · death metal
Raw, unrelenting death metal that melds ferocious riffs with guttural vocals, capturing the essence of the genre's brutality.
Top tracks — play these first
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Brave Start here — The opening track delivers an immediate jolt with its aggressive riffs and heavy rhythms, setting the tone for the entire album.
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A Lesson in Vengeance — This track stands out for its intricate guitar work and dynamic shifts, showcasing the band's ability to blend speed with melody.
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Ten Thousand Ways to Die — Featuring relentless energy and dark thematic elements, this song encapsulates the raw intensity that defines Obituary's artistic identity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Obituary's self-titled album delivers raw death metal with strong craftsmanship but lacks standout moments for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks maintaining a fast pace and aggressive riffs.
- Guttural vocals are layered over complex guitar work, often alternating between rapid-fire sections and slower, heavier breakdowns.
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo aggression
- short bursts of intensity
- focused listening for energy
- raw sound with relentless drive
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive tracks
- seek soft, mellow experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a strong return to form after a hiatus, reaffirming their status in death metal.
- Themes
- brutal mortality· vengeful rage· death's inevitability
- Career context
- By the time of this self-titled album's release in 2017, Obituary had returned to the forefront of the death metal scene after a lengthy hiatus. This marks their first studio album since 'Inked in Blood' (2014) and showcases a band revitalized by their enduring legacy and dedication to their craft.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Deicide· Dying Fetus
Tracklist
- 1 Brave Start here 2:15
- 2 Sentence Day 2:49
- 3 A Lesson in Vengeance 3:08
- 4 End It Now 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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