Retribution for the Dead
Autopsy · 1991
12 min · 3 tracks · death metal
A visceral onslaught of guttural growls and grinding riffs that embodies the raw essence of early 90s death metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Retribution for the Dead — The title track opens with an aggressive tempo and features complex guitar work, setting the tone for the album's intense atmosphere.
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Destined to Fester — This track showcases Autopsy's signature blend of melody and heaviness, highlighting their ability to create memorable riffs amidst a backdrop of chaos.
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In the Grip of Winter — With its slower, doom-laden sections contrasted by bursts of speed, this song illustrates the band’s range and depth within the death metal genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong songwriting and production typical of its genre while maintaining a distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The EP features three tracks, each exceeding five minutes, with a consistent tempo that rarely drops below a fast pace.
- Guttural growls are layered over grinding guitar riffs, creating a dense wall of sound that is characteristic of early 90s death metal.
- Each track employs abrupt tempo changes and shifts in dynamics, often transitioning from intense blast beats to slower, more ominous sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Retribution for the Dead 3:55
- 2 Destined to Fester 4:30
- 3 In the Grip of Winter 4:06
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