What makes Post Momentary Affliction by Mortification notable?

This album is notable for pushing the boundaries of Christian heavy metal, garnering acclaim for its technical complexity and thematic depth. It helped solidify Mortification's reputation in the underground metal circuit and contributed to the growing niche of faith-based extreme music during the early '90s. Post Momentary Affliction is Mortification's third studio album, released in 1993 during a period of artistic maturation following their groundbreaking debut. By this time, the band had established a distinctive sound that fused thrash elements with death metal, solidifying their position in the Christian metal scene.

How many songs are on Post Momentary Affliction?

Post Momentary Affliction has 14 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

Post Momentary Affliction

Mortification · 1993

50 min · 14 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals, merging Christian themes with brutal death metal intensity.

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From the Valley of Shadows — This track showcases Mortification's signature blend of aggressive instrumentation and thought-provoking lyrics, making it a standout in their discography.
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Human Condition — The song’s dynamic shifts between melodic passages and crushing riffs illustrate the band's ability to balance brutality with musicality.
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Overseer — At over nine minutes long, this track exemplifies the band's progressive tendencies, incorporating varied tempos and an epic narrative structure.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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58 /100

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Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases technical complexity and thematic depth, marking a solid entry in the death metal genre.

What we noticed

Guttural vocals are layered over intricate guitar riffs, with frequent shifts between melodic passages and aggressive breakdowns.
Several tracks incorporate instrumental interludes, such as 'Flight of Victory (Bass Inst)', which provide contrast to the heavier sections.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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

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1 Illusions From the Valley of Darkness 0:47
2 From the Valley of Shadows 8:04
3 Human Condition 4:36
4 Distarnish Priest 7:24
5 Black Lion of the Wind 0:27
6 Grind Planetarium 4:27
7 Pride Sanitarium (Reprise) 1:18
8 Overseer 9:17
9 This Momentary Affliction 0:51
10 Flight of Victory (Bass Inst) 1:52
11 Impulsation 4:24
12 Liquid Assets 0:33
13 Vital Fluids 6:21
14 The Sea of Forgetfulness 0:28

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