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Progression Towards Evil

Skinless · 1998

33 min · 9 tracks · death metal

A visceral onslaught of guttural growls and relentless riffs, capturing the grotesque essence of death metal's most extreme tendencies.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Extermination of My Filthy Species — The track showcases Skinless' blend of brutality and technicality, with intricate guitar work paired with intense vocal delivery that exemplifies their signature style.
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    Cuntaminated — This track stands out for its vicious tempo changes and relentless energy, encapsulating the raw aggression that characterizes the entire album.
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    Fetus Goulash — The song’s disturbing themes combined with unyielding riffs highlight the band's commitment to pushing boundaries within the genre.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album delivers intense riffs and growls typical of its genre, with some structural variety but limited lyrical depth.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent tempo that rarely drops below fast-paced, with blast beats dominating the drumming throughout.
  • Each track typically follows a structure of rapid riffs followed by guttural growls, creating a relentless sonic assault.
  • Several tracks employ abrupt tempo changes, particularly in the middle sections, which disrupts the flow and adds to the chaotic feel.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

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 Confines of Human Flesh 4:10
  • 2 Extermination of My Filthy Species 4:02
  • 3 Tampon Lollipops 4:17
  • 4 Milk and Innards 4:39
  • 5 Cuntaminated 3:09
  • 6 Scum Cookie 3:04
  • 7 Bobbing for Heads 3:44
  • 8 Fetus Goulash 3:20
  • 9 Crispy Kids 3:14

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