Painter of Dead Girls cover

Painter of Dead Girls

Pig Destroyer · 2004

22 min · 19 tracks · grindcore

Frenzied blasts of grindcore collide with dark, disturbing themes in a relentless auditory assault.

Why this album works

'Painter of Dead Girls' is noted for its raw intensity and has been critically received as an essential contribution to the grindcore genre. It features tracks that challenge societal norms and explore taboo subjects, leading to discussions about censorship and artistic expression within heavy music circles.
Career context
By the time 'Painter of Dead Girls' was released in January 2004, Pig Destroyer had established themselves as a prominent force within the grindcore scene following their breakthrough album 'Terrifyer' in 2001. This album further solidified their reputation for combining extreme musicality with provocative themes, showcasing their evolution as a band willing to push boundaries both sonically and lyrically.
Stylistic neighbors
Gutalax· Full of Hell· Nails

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hymn 1:38
  • 2 Taskmaster 0:45
  • 3 Black Centipede 0:31
  • 4 Immune to Life 0:28
  • 5 Fuck You Up and Get High Standout 0:34
  • 6 Contagion 0:16
  • 7 Blank Dice 0:26
  • 8 Delusional Supremacy 2K Standout
  • 9 Blonde Prostitute 0:56
  • 10 Patterns of Failure 1:26
  • 11 Rejection Fetish 1:38
  • 12 Dark Satellites 0:51
  • 13 Purity Undone 0:35
  • 14 Forgotten Child 1:31
  • 15 White Sand 0:28
  • 16 Painter of Dead Girls Standout 0:49
  • 17 Down on the Street 3:45
  • 18 In the Meantime 5:34
  • 19 Rejection Fetish (live)

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