Released 20 years ago
Suffocation
Suffocation · 2006
44 min · 11 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals that redefine the boundaries of death metal intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Abomination Reborn — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of speed and technicality, featuring a memorable chorus that juxtaposes chaos with melody.
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Bind Torture Kill — With its punishing rhythms and intricate guitar work, this song serves as a standout showcase of the band's lyrical themes of horror and violence.
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Translucent Patterns of Delirium — Offering a haunting atmosphere through its slower tempo, this track highlights Suffocation's ability to create tension while maintaining their signature aggression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate compositions and a brutal sound, solidifying its place in death metal.
What we noticed
- Guttural vocals are layered with intricate guitar riffs, often creating a dense wall of sound that challenges the listener's attention.
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections that shift dynamics abruptly, maintaining a relentless pace throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- relentless aggression throughout experience
- steady pacing with climactic moments
- intense focus for dedicated listeners
- cathartic release of pent-up energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light and melodic sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Suffocation' marked the band's fifth studio album and their first after reuniting with original vocalist Frank Mullen. Positioned as a comeback following a five-year hiatus, this album solidified Suffocation's legacy within the death metal genre while showcasing their technical prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Dying Fetus· Nile
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Oblivion 0:40
- 2 Abomination Reborn 3:33
- 3 Redemption 5:24
- 4 Bind Torture Kill 5:43
- 5 Misconceived 3:35
- 6 Translucent Patterns of Delirium 3:30
- 7 Creed of the Infidel 4:23
- 8 Regret 3:50
- 9 Entrails of You 4:20
- 10 The End of Ends 4:13
- 11 Prelude to Repulsion 4:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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