What makes Programmed to Consume by Abysmal Dawn notable?

The album received critical acclaim within the underground metal community, often praised for its technical proficiency and conceptual depth. It helped Abysmal Dawn gain a wider audience and contributed to the resurgence of interest in death metal during the late 2000s. Programmed to Consume is Abysmal Dawn's second album, following their debut, From Ashes, released in 2006. This record marked a significant step in their artistic evolution, showcasing refined songwriting and production techniques that solidified their presence in the death metal scene.

How many songs are on Programmed to Consume?

Programmed to Consume has 9 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Programmed to Consume

Abysmal Dawn · 2008

37 min · 9 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural growls, embodying the ferocity of modern death metal.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

→
Programmed to Consume — The title track sets the tone for the album with its aggressive tempo changes and thematic exploration of societal consumption, making it a standout representation of Abysmal Dawn's vision.
→
Compulsory Resurrection — This track features intricate guitar work and a relentless rhythm that exemplifies the band's technical prowess, driving home the album's themes of rebirth and decay.
→
Walk the Path of Fire — Closing the album, this track encapsulates its overall intensity and complexity, combining haunting melodies with blistering aggression that leaves a lasting impression on listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases technical proficiency and varied songwriting but remains within established death metal conventions.

What we noticed

Guttural vocals are layered with intricate guitar harmonies, creating a dense sound that demands focused listening.
Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes that contrast with the relentless aggression of the surrounding material.

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: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

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

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

1 Programmed to Consume 4:21
2 Compulsory Resurrection 4:10
3 Twilight's Fallen 5:29
4 Grotesque Modern Art 3:10
5 A Remission of Life 3:46
6 The Descent 4:17
7 Aeon Aomegas 1:42
8 Cease to Comprehend 4:48
9 Walk the Path of Fire 5:40

What to play next

Listen next

Leveling The Plane of Existence

2011

Go back to

From Ashes

2006

Full Abysmal Dawn discography Artists like Abysmal Dawn

death metal

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata