The Dethalbum
Dethklok · 2007
52 min · 16 tracks · melodic death metal
A brutal yet humorous blend of melodic death metal and absurdity, framing epic tales of violence and mythos.
Top tracks — play these first
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Murmaider — As the opening track, Murmaider encapsulates the album's dark humor and intense musicality, setting the tone for both lyrical content about underwater violence and intricate guitar work.
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Thunderhorse — This track features an infectious chorus and showcases the band's ability to create catchy hooks while maintaining their heavy sound, exemplifying their unique style.
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Go Forth and Die — With its anthemic feel and relentless energy, this song highlights Dethklok's knack for crafting memorable melodies that resonate within the heavy metal community.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The Dethalbum combines humor with melodic death metal, showcasing strong compositions and distinctiveness within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo shifts, with tracks like 'Murmaider' and 'Thunderhorse' alternating between blast beats and melodic interludes.
- Several songs incorporate humorous spoken word segments that contrast with the aggressive instrumentation, such as in 'Fansong' and 'Birthday Dethday'.
- The use of orchestral elements in tracks like 'Castratikron' adds a dramatic flair, enhancing the epic storytelling aspect of the music.
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Murmaider 3:24
- 2 Go Into the Water 4:20
- 3 Awaken 3:37
- 4 Bloodrocuted 2:18
- 5 Go Forth and Die 4:21
- 6 Fansong 2:52
- 7 Better Metal Snake 3:26
- 8 The Lost Vikings 4:26
- 9 Thunderhorse 2:45
- 10 Briefcase Full of Guts 2:43
- 11 Birthday Dethday 2:48
- 12 Hatredcopter 2:56
- 13 Castratikron 2:57
- 14 Face Fisted 4:17
- 15 Dethharmonic 4:30
- 16 Deththeme 0:36
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