The Anthropocene Extinction
Cattle Decapitation · 2015
46 min · 12 tracks · deathgrind
A relentless barrage of grinding riffs and guttural vocals, dissecting humanity's impact on the planet with unflinching ferocity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Manufactured Extinct — Opening with a fierce intensity, this track encapsulates the album's urgent theme by addressing human-induced extinction through aggressive lyrics and intricate musicianship.
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The Prophets of Loss — This song stands out for its relentless tempo shifts and lyrical depth, exploring the consequences of apathy towards environmental collapse while showcasing the band's technical prowess.
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Mutual Assured Destruction — With its incisive critique of global conflicts exacerbating ecological ruin, this track combines visceral imagery and a punishing rhythm that exemplifies Cattle Decapitation's thematic focus.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
A relentless and aggressive exploration of themes, marked by strong execution and distinct sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent tempo that rarely drops below fast-paced, with most tracks clocking in under four minutes.
- Each song employs abrupt transitions between sections, often shifting from blast beats to slower, heavier riffs without warning.
- The lyrics are delivered in a guttural vocal style that is layered over complex guitar work and aggressive drumming throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady relentless sonic assault
- thought-provoking themes of extinction
- immersive experience with in-order listening
- cathartic release of aggression
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lighthearted or uplifting
- prefer melodic softness over intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, The Anthropocene Extinction is Cattle Decapitation's sixth studio album and marks a significant evolution in their sound following the critically acclaimed Monolith of Inhumanity. This album solidified their position within the deathgrind scene, showcasing a mature approach to songwriting that intertwines environmental themes with brutal instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cryptopsy· Dying Fetus· Pig Destroyer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Manufactured Extinct 4:46
- 2 The Prophets of Loss 4:07
- 3 Plagueborne 4:58
- 4 Clandestine Ways (Krokodil Rot) 4:34
- 5 Circo Inhumanitas 4:03
- 6 The Burden of Seven Billion 1:23
- 7 Mammals in Babylon 4:09
- 8 Mutual Assured Destruction 2:42
- 9 Not Suitable for Life 3:16
- 10 Apex Blasphemy 3:45
- 11 Ave Exitium 3:06
- 12 Pacific Grim 5:25
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