Retribution
Malevolent Creation · 1992
34 min · 9 tracks · death metal
Brutal riffs and relentless rhythms collide with guttural growls, creating a harrowing landscape of death metal intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Eve of the Apocalypse — The opening track sets a dark tone with its ominous riffs and rapid-fire drumming, effectively establishing the album's thematic intensity right from the start.
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Systematic Execution — This track showcases intricate guitar work and shifts between tempos, reflecting the band’s technical prowess while delivering brutal lyrical content.
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Slaughter of Innocence — With its relentless pace and harrowing themes, this song exemplifies the raw aggression and social commentary that defines much of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Retribution showcases intense riffs and varied tempos typical of early death metal, solidifying Malevolent Creation's style.
What we noticed
- The album features aggressive guitar riffs that are heavily palm-muted, creating a chugging sound throughout most tracks.
- Vocals are predominantly guttural growls, with occasional higher-pitched screams interspersed to add intensity.
- The tempo varies between fast blast beats and slower, crushing sections, often shifting abruptly within the same track.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, intense listening bursts
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1992, Retribution marked Malevolent Creation's second album, following their debut, The Ten Commandments. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the death metal scene, showcasing a more refined sound while maintaining their aggressive style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Deicide· Obituary
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Eve of the Apocalypse 4:21
- 2 Systematic Execution 3:28
- 3 Slaughter of Innocence 3:44
- 4 Coronation of Our Domain 5:06
- 5 No Flesh Shall Be Spared 4:26
- 6 The Coldest Survive 3:17
- 7 Monster 2:40
- 8 Mindlock 3:06
- 9 Iced 3:58
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