What makes The Best of Five Years by Mortification notable?

This compilation album is notable for being one of the first comprehensive retrospectives of a Christian death metal band, helping to solidify Mortification's place in the genre. It received critical acclaim for its raw energy and innovative sound, influencing numerous bands within the Christian metal movement and beyond. By the time 'The Best of Five Years' was released in 1996, Mortification had established themselves as a significant player in the Christian metal scene. This compilation followed their breakthrough album, 'Scrolls of the Megilloth', and showcased their evolution over five years, highlighting both their technical prowess and thematic depth.

How many songs are on The Best of Five Years?

The Best of Five Years has 14 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

Released 30 years ago

The Best of Five Years

Mortification · 1996

59 min · 14 tracks · death metal

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and guttural vocals, merging death metal ferocity with thrash metal intensity.

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Scrolls of the Megilloth — This track exemplifies Mortification's intricate musicianship, blending complex guitar work with powerful lyrics that explore spiritual themes.
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Blood Sacrifice — With its intense tempo changes and gripping lyrical content, this song showcases the band's ability to tackle heavy subjects through an aggressive lens.
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Distarnish Priest — A fan favorite, this track combines brutal instrumentation with thought-provoking lyrics, reflecting the band's unique position at the intersection of faith and extreme music.

Tracklist

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1 New Beginnings 2:36
2 Blood Sacrifice 3:33
3 The Destroyer Beholds 3:21
4 The Majestic Infiltration of Order 1:08
5 Nocturnal 5:06
6 Scrolls of the Megilloth 4:26
7 Distarnish Priest 7:28
8 Grind Planetarium 6:08
9 Brutal Warfare 4:09
10 Time Crusaders 5:03
11 Bloodworld 4:11
12 Your Life 4:17
13 Primitive Rhythm Machine 4:37
14 Mephibosheth 3:44

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