Top tracks — play these first
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In Coalesce With Filth and Faith — This track exemplifies the album's signature mix of technical musicianship and brutal heaviness, featuring dynamic shifts in tempo and aggression.
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The Diseased and the Poisoned — The title track encapsulates the thematic core of the album, presenting a visceral exploration of decay through relentless riffs and powerful vocal delivery.
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Sadistic Embrace — Combining haunting melodies with crushing breakdowns, this track showcases Carnifex's ability to blend brutality with moments of eerie atmosphere.
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Answers in Mourning — This track features some of the most intricate guitar work on the album, intertwining melody with ferocity that highlights the band's technical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and performance within the deathcore genre but lacks standout tracks for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of blast beats and breakdowns, with tempo changes that create a sense of urgency throughout.
- Guttural vocals dominate the mix, often layered with higher-pitched screams, creating a dynamic contrast in vocal delivery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- aggressive motivational intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, The Diseased and the Poisoned was Carnifex's third studio album, following their breakout record, Dead in My Arms. At this point, the band was solidifying its presence in the deathcore scene, showcasing a refined sound that pushed their boundaries while maintaining their aggressive roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thy Art Is Murder· Whitechapel· Suicide Silence
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Suffering 0:50
- 2 In Coalesce With Filth and Faith 3:16
- 3 The Nature of Depravity 3:16
- 4 Adornment of the Sickened 2:28
- 5 Innocence Died Screaming 2:45
- 6 The Diseased and the Poisoned 2:37
- 7 To My Dead and Dark Dreams 3:10
- 8 Sadistic Embrace 2:54
- 9 Answers in Mourning 2:46
- 10 Aortic Dissection 2:58
- 11 Among Grim Shadows 2:46
- 12 Enthroned in Isolation 3:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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