Released 10 years ago
Retrogore
Aborted · 2016
43 min · 12 tracks · brutal death metal
A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and complex rhythms, combining horror-themed lyrics with intricate musicality.
Top tracks — play these first
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Retrogore — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes with a blend of ferocious riffs and vivid horror imagery that showcases the band's signature brutality.
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Whoremageddon — This track stands out for its infectious groove and relentless energy, exemplifying Aborted’s ability to balance aggression with catchy hooks.
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From Beyond (The Grave) — The closing track features a climactic arrangement that intertwines melody with raw power, delivering a haunting narrative that echoes the album's horror motifs.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Retrogore showcases technical proficiency and thematic consistency, solidifying Aborted's place in brutal death metal.
What we noticed
- Guttural vocals dominate the mix, often layered with higher-pitched screams, adding to the intensity of the delivery.
- Several tracks incorporate tempo changes that shift from fast-paced sections to slower, more crushing riffs, enhancing the dynamic range.
- Lyrical themes revolve around horror and gore, with each track presenting a distinct narrative that complements the music's intensity.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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 relentless auditory assault
- background for intense focus
- gradual development of intensity
- headphone detail hunting experience
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lighthearted melodies
- prefer shorter standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2016, Retrogore is Aborted's eighth studio album, following the critically acclaimed The Necrotic Manifesto. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the brutal death metal scene and expanding their thematic focus on horror and gore.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dying Fetus· Origin· Cryptopsy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dellamorte Dellamore 0:49
- 2 Retrogore 4:17
- 3 Cadaverous Banquet 4:12
- 4 Whoremageddon 3:29
- 5 Termination Redux 3:27
- 6 Bit by Bit 4:03
- 7 Divine Impediment 4:18
- 8 Coven of Ignorance 3:42
- 9 The Mephitic Conundrum 3:18
- 10 Forged for Decrepitude 2:41
- 11 From Beyond (The Grave) 4:22
- 12 In Avernus 4:36
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