The Best of Obituary
Obituary · 2008
49 min · 13 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and thunderous riffs epitomizing the raw energy of death metal.
Why this album works
This compilation album showcases Obituary's significant impact on the death metal genre, with tracks that have defined the sound since the late 80s. It received positive critical reception and introduced their music to a broader audience, solidifying their legacy within the pantheon of heavy music.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo aggression relentless energy for workouts for headbanging sessions
- Context
- Released in 2008, 'The Best of Obituary' consolidates the band's career from their formation in 1985 through their influential albums like 'Cause of Death' (1990). This compilation arrives after a period of lineup changes and a brief hiatus, serving as both a retrospective and a reintroduction to their signature sound for new listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Akercocke· Cavalera Conspiracy· Blasphemy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Internal Bleeding 3:01
- 2 'Til Death Standout 3:56
- 3 Slowly We Rot Standout 3:37
- 4 Cause of Death Standout 6:31
- 5 Chopped in Half 3:45
- 6 Turned Inside Out 5:10
- 7 The End Complete 4:04
- 8 I'm in Pain 4:01
- 9 Don't Care 3:09
- 10 Final Thoughts 4:09
- 11 Kill for Me 2:57
- 12 Threatening Skies 2:20
- 13 On the Floor 3:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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