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Smear Campaign

Napalm Death · 2006

59 min · 19 tracks · death metal · hardcore punk · grindcore

A relentless onslaught of grindcore energy punctuated by incisive social commentary and blistering musicianship.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with relentless energy
  • short bursts of intense aggression
  • social commentary through sonic chaos
  • wave-like pacing with climactic moments
  • headphone detail hunting for nuance

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer soothing, melodic experiences
  • seek consistent, predictable pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 18, 2006, 'Smear Campaign' is Napalm Death's thirteenth studio album, coming after their critically acclaimed 'The Code Is Red... Long Live the Code'. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their status as pioneers of grindcore while continuing to push musical boundaries with their politically charged lyrics and complex compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
Carcass· Brutal Truth· Pig Destroyer

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Weltschmerz 1:28
  • 2 Sink Fast, Let Go 3:23
  • 3 Fatalist 2:51
  • 4 Puritanical Punishment Beating 3:26
  • 5 When All Is Said and Done 3:01
  • 6 Freedom Is the Wage of Sin 3:09
  • 7 In Deference 3:14
  • 8 Short‐Lived 3:06
  • 9 Identity Crisis 2:44
  • 10 Shattered Existence 3:11
  • 11 Eyes Right Out 3:14
  • 12 Call That an Option? 3:02
  • 13 Warped Beyond Logic 2:00
  • 14 Rabid Wolves (For Christ) 1:24
  • 15 Deaf and Dumbstruck (Intelligent Design) 2:46
  • 16 Persona Non Grata 2:47
  • 17 Smear Campaign 2:48
  • 18 Atheist Runt 6:43
  • 19 Weltschmerz (extended Apocalyptic version) 4:38

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