Rudiments of Mutilation
24 min · 10 tracks · punk rock
An abrasive collision of grindcore intensity and noise-infused chaos that explores the limits of sonic brutality.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dichotomy Start here — The opening track sets a frenzied tone with relentless drumming and guttural vocals, immediately immersing listeners in the album's chaotic atmosphere.
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Embrace — This track showcases a more melodic yet haunting approach amidst the chaos, allowing for a brief moment of reflection before plunging back into intensity.
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Rudiments of Mutilation — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of destruction and decay through its visceral instrumentation and unsettling lyrical content.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's chaotic structure and intense sound create a unique listening experience within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a relentless barrage of sound, with most tracks clocking in under two minutes, creating a sense of urgency and chaos.
- Vocals are often layered and distorted, blending into the instrumentation rather than standing out, which adds to the overall intensity.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes and dissonant chord progressions, enhancing the feeling of unpredictability throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- unrelenting chaos for catharsis
- short bursts of intensity
- aggressive energy for release
- immersive headphone detail exploration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking melodic, soothing sounds
- prefer longer, gradual compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Full of Hell's reputation and expanded their recognition in the grindcore scene.
- Career context
- Rudiments of Mutilation is Full of Hell's second studio album, released in 2013, following their debut, Roots of Earth Are Covered with the Blood. At this point, the band was solidifying their place in the extreme music scene, blending elements of grindcore and noise to create a signature sound that would define their subsequent releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Body· Converge· Napalm Death
Tracklist
- 1 Dichotomy Start here 2:10
- 2 Vessel Deserted 2:11
- 3 Coven of the Larynx 1:03
- 4 Throbbing Lung Fiber 1:02
- 5 Indigence and Guilt 1:51
- 6 Embrace 3:37
- 7 The Lord Is My Light 4:21
- 8 Bone Coral and Brine 1:54
- 9 Rudiments of Mutilation 2:06
- 10 In Contempt of Life 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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