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Origin

Origin · 2000

29 min · 9 tracks · death metal

Relentless blast beats and guttural vocals intertwine with intricate guitar work, creating an unyielding assault on the senses.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Lethal Manipulation (The Bonecrusher Chronicles) — This opening track showcases the band's ferocity with rapid-fire drumming and dissonant riffs, immediately establishing their technical prowess and thematic intensity.
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    Sociocide — With its intricate time signatures and relentless energy, this track exemplifies Origin's ability to combine brutality with musical complexity, making it a standout in their catalog.
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    Disease Called Man — This track features a seamless blend of melody and aggression, highlighting the band's unique songwriting approach that distinguishes them from other death metal acts.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

Origin's debut showcases technical precision and aggression, influencing the death metal genre while maintaining a cohesive sound.

What we noticed

  • The album features relentless blast beats that dominate the majority of tracks, creating a high-energy atmosphere.
  • Vocals are predominantly guttural and aggressive, with occasional shifts to higher screams for dynamic contrast.
  • The track lengths vary significantly, with several songs exceeding four minutes, allowing for extended instrumental sections.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

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
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lethal Manipulation (The Bonecrusher Chronicles) 2:26
  • 2 Sociocide 4:12
  • 3 Vomit You Out 3:20
  • 4 Origin 2:55
  • 5 Mental Torment 3:49
  • 6 Manimal Instincts 3:00
  • 7 Infliction 3:44
  • 8 Disease Called Man 2:51
  • 9 Inner Reflections 3:24

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