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Omnipresent

Origin · 2014

36 min · 13 tracks · death metal

A relentless onslaught of technical riffs and guttural vocals creating an intense auditory experience that challenges the boundaries of death metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Manifest Desolate — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of speed and complexity, featuring intricate time signatures and ferocious guitar solos that highlight their technical prowess.
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    Kill Yourself — The song’s unrelenting pace and raw energy encapsulate the album's overall intensity, while its provocative title sparks conversation about artistic expression in extreme music.
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    Obsolescence — With its haunting atmosphere and dynamic shifts, this track showcases the band's ability to blend melody with aggression, making it a standout moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

Omnipresent showcases complex compositions and technical prowess, solidifying Origin's place in death metal.

What we noticed

  • The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, more intricate sections.
  • Guttural vocals are layered over complex guitar riffs that often include dissonant harmonies and technical solos.
  • The last three tracks maintain a high level of intensity but introduce more atmospheric elements, creating a slight contrast to the preceding aggression.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 All Things Dead 3:35
  • 2 THRALL:FULCRUM:APEX 1:07
  • 3 Permanence 1:00
  • 4 Manifest Desolate 4:16
  • 5 The Absurdity of What I Am 2:41
  • 6 Source of Icon O 2:00
  • 7 Continuum 1:53
  • 8 Unattainable Zero 4:41
  • 9 Redistribution of Filth 3:22
  • 10 Obsolescence 1:33
  • 11 Malthusian Collapse 4:10
  • 12 The Indiscriminate 4:23
  • 13 Kill Yourself 2:11

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