Scum
Napalm Death · 1987
33 min · 28 tracks · death metal · hardcore punk · grindcore
A brutal cacophony of grinding riffs and guttural screams that redefine the boundaries of extreme music.
Why this album works
- Best for
- short, intense listening bursts dynamic shifts in energy unpredictable emotional experiences
- Context
- Released on July 1, 1987, 'Scum' is Napalm Death's debut album, marking the beginning of their influential career in the grindcore genre. At this point, the band was transitioning from their early hardcore punk roots into a more aggressive sound that would define extreme metal. The album helped establish Napalm Death as a pioneering force in both grindcore and death metal scenes.
- If you like
- death metal, hardcore punk, grindcore
Scum is an album by Napalm Death, released in 1987. A brutal cacophony of grinding riffs and guttural screams that redefine the boundaries of extreme music. 'Scum' is often regarded as one of the first grindcore albums, influencing countless bands and shaping the direction of extreme music. The track 'You Suffer' famously holds the Guinness World Record for the shortest song ever recorded, highlighting the band's avant-garde approach to song structure and brevity. The album's raw production and political themes resonated with fans, earning critical acclaim and solidifying its place in metal history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Scum sound like?
A brutal cacophony of grinding riffs and guttural screams that redefine the boundaries of extreme music. Rooted in death metal and hardcore punk.
What makes Scum by Napalm Death notable?
'Scum' is often regarded as one of the first grindcore albums, influencing countless bands and shaping the direction of extreme music. The track 'You Suffer' famously holds the Guinness World Record for the shortest song ever recorded, highlighting the band's avant-garde approach to song structure and brevity. The album's raw production and political themes resonated with fans, earning critical acclaim and solidifying its place in metal history. Released on July 1, 1987, 'Scum' is Napalm Death's debut album, marking the beginning of their influential career in the grindcore genre. At this point, the band was transitioning from their early hardcore punk roots into a more aggressive sound that would define extreme metal. The album helped establish Napalm Death as a pioneering force in both grindcore and death metal scenes.
Who is Scum for?
Scum works well if you're into short, intense listening bursts, dynamic shifts in energy and unpredictable emotional experiences.
How many songs are on Scum?
Scum has 28 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Multinational Corporations Standout 1:06
- 2 Instinct of Survival 2:26
- 3 The Kill 0:22
- 4 Scum Standout 2:38
- 5 Caught… in a Dream 1:47
- 6 Polluted Minds 0:58
- 7 Sacrificed 1:06
- 8 Siege of Power 3:59
- 9 Control 1:23
- 10 Born on Your Knees 1:48
- 11 Human Garbage 1:32
- 12 You Suffer Standout 0:04
- 13 Life? 0:43
- 14 Prison Without Walls 0:38
- 15 Point of No Return 0:34
- 16 Negative Approach 0:32
- 17 Success? 1:08
- 18 Deceiver 0:28
- 19 C.S. 1:14
- 20 Parasites 0:23
- 21 Pseudo Youth 0:41
- 22 Divine Death 1:20
- 23 As the Machine Rolls On 0:42
- 24 Common Enemy 0:16
- 25 Moral Crusade 1:32
- 26 Stigmatised 1:03
- 27 M.A.D. 1:36
- 28 Dragnet 1:01
Release Date
July 1, 1987
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
33 min 15 sec
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