Supernatural Addiction cover

Supernatural Addiction

Deceased · 2000

47 min · 8 tracks · death metal

Aggressive riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a dark and atmospheric experience that embodies the essence of death metal.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Premonition — Opening the album, this track sets a chilling tone with its eerie introduction and complex guitar work, exemplifying the band's signature blend of horror and aggression.
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    Dark Chilling Heartbeat — This song features an intricate composition that showcases the band's ability to meld melody with brutality, particularly through its shifting tempos and haunting chorus.
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    The Doll With the Hideous Spirit — With its narrative-driven lyrics and haunting atmosphere, this track highlights Deceased's storytelling prowess while maintaining relentless energy throughout.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album combines aggressive riffs with atmospheric melodies, showcasing strong composition and craft within the death metal genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features aggressive guitar riffs that alternate with melodic sections, creating a contrast between heaviness and atmosphere.
  • Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, more haunting passages.
  • The lyrics often explore dark themes, enhancing the overall mood of the music and contributing to its conceptual depth.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • haunting atmospheres for deep focus
  • intense rhythms for cathartic release
  • detailed headphone exploration required
  • dark themes for late-night listening

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking upbeat, lighthearted vibes
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Supernatural Addiction' was released in 2000, Deceased had already established themselves in the underground metal scene with several albums under their belt. This album marked their fifth studio release and showcased their evolution towards a more intricate sound, blending classic thrash elements with gothic influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Obituary· Death· Cannibal Corpse

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Premonition 5:35
  • 2 Dark Chilling Heartbeat 6:26
  • 3 A Very Familiar Stranger 5:18
  • 4 Frozen Screams 5:04
  • 5 The Doll With the Hideous Spirit 5:34
  • 6 The Hanging Soldier 4:20
  • 7 Chambers of the Waiting Blind 7:50
  • 8 Elly's Dementia 7:42

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