Slowly We Rot
Obituary · 1989
40 min · 14 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of guttural growls and heavy riffs encapsulates the raw intensity of early death metal.
Why this album works
'Slowly We Rot' is considered a landmark record in death metal, influencing countless bands that followed. It received critical acclaim for its aggressive sound and lyrical themes, helping to establish Obituary as a leading force in the genre.
- Best for
- relentless sonic intensity wave-like pacing with peaks cathartic release through aggression
- Context
- Released in June 1989, 'Slowly We Rot' was Obituary's debut studio album, marking their entry into the burgeoning death metal scene. The band had previously gained attention with their demo tapes, but this album solidified their reputation as one of the genre's pioneers.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Akercocke· Cavalera Conspiracy· Blasphemy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Internal Bleeding Standout 3:01
- 2 Godly Beings 1:55
- 3 'Til Death Standout 3:56
- 4 Slowly We Rot Standout 3:36
- 5 Immortal Visions 2:25
- 6 Gates to Hell 2:48
- 7 Words of Evil 1:55
- 8 Suffocation 2:35
- 9 Intoxicated 4:40
- 10 Deadly Intentions 2:09
- 11 Bloodsoaked 3:11
- 12 Stinkupuss 2:59
- 13 Find the Arise (demo) 2:39
- 14 Like the Dead (demo) 2:34
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