Scorched
Overkill · 2023
51 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal
A blistering assault of thrash metal riffs and frenetic rhythms that echo the intensity of Overkill's early classics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Scorched — As the title track, Scorched encapsulates the album's furious energy with blistering guitar work and aggressive vocals that set the tone for the entire record.
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The Surgeon — This track showcases intricate guitar solos and complex rhythms, highlighting Overkill's technical skill and lyrical themes of precision and control within chaos.
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Wicked Place — With its driving riffs and pounding drums, Wicked Place illustrates Overkill's signature sound while exploring darker lyrical imagery that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers intense thrash metal with strong compositions and skilled execution, appealing to genre fans.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features rapid-fire guitar riffs and aggressive drumming, setting a high-energy tone for the record.
- Each song typically maintains a tempo above 150 BPM, with frequent tempo changes that keep the listener engaged.
- Several tracks incorporate dual guitar harmonies, which are a hallmark of thrash metal, enhancing the complexity of the arrangements.
- 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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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
- steady mid-tempo intensity
- ferocious vocal energy
- relentless riff-driven experience
- in-order listening immersion
- cathartic release through aggression
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soft, melodic sounds
- seek quick, catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Scorched marks Overkill's nineteenth studio album, released after their 2019 effort The Wings of War. At this point in their career, Overkill has solidified their legacy within the thrash metal genre while continuing to evolve their sound. The album showcases their relentless energy and commitment to heavy music, maintaining relevance in a competitive landscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Scorched 6:13
- 2 Goin’ Home 4:31
- 3 The Surgeon 5:33
- 4 Twist of the Wick 5:34
- 5 Wicked Place 5:00
- 6 Won’t Be Comin’ Back 4:30
- 7 Fever 5:33
- 8 Harder They Fall 4:23
- 9 Know Her Name 5:11
- 10 Bag o’ Bones 4:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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