R.I.P.
Coroner · 1987
45 min · 13 tracks · progressive metal
Technical thrash metal intertwines with progressive elements, creating a complex and relentless exploration of dark themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Reborn Through Hate — This track opens the album with aggressive riffs and complex structures, setting the tone for Coroner's distinctive sound that blends speed with intricacy.
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Nosferatu — A standout on the album, 'Nosferatu' combines haunting melodies with sharp guitar work, reflecting the band's ability to merge horror-themed lyrics with technical musicianship.
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Spiral Dream — 'Spiral Dream' showcases unexpected tempo changes and elaborate solos, exemplifying the band's innovative approach to song composition within thrash metal.
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R.I.P. — 'R.I.P.' serves as a powerful title track that encapsulates the album's overarching themes of death and existential reflection through its dynamic musicality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
R.I.P. combines technical thrash with progressive elements, showcasing strong compositions and distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a dark tone, followed by a series of aggressive tracks that maintain a high tempo.
- The last three tracks slow down the pace significantly, creating a contrast that emphasizes the thematic weight of the closing pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with intensity
- dark themes for deep immersion
- dynamic progression with resolution
- headphone detail hunting required
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lighthearted, upbeat vibes
- prefer straightforward, catchy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, R.I.P. is Coroner's debut album, showcasing their unique blend of progressive metal and technical thrash. At this time, the band was still establishing their identity within the underground metal scene, following their formation in 1985 as part of the Swiss thrash movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Watchtower· Annihilator· Voivod
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:23
- 2 Reborn Through Hate 4:52
- 3 When Angels Die 4:41
- 4 Intro (Nosferatu) 1:11
- 5 Nosferatu 3:34
- 6 Suicide Command 4:19
- 7 Spiral Dream 4:05
- 8 R.I.P. 5:36
- 9 Coma 4:14
- 10 Fried Alive 4:40
- 11 Intro (Totentanz) 0:51
- 12 Totentanz 4:12
- 13 Outro 1:15
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