The Laws of Scourge
Sarcófago · 1991
41 min · 9 tracks · black metal
A relentless barrage of raw energy, where thrash aggression meets black metal's dark atmospheres and guttural vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Laws of Scourge — The title track encapsulates the album's raw intensity, showcasing blistering guitar riffs and unrelenting drumming that set the tone for their entire discography.
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Midnight Queen — With its eerie melodies and haunting vocals, this track exemplifies the band's ability to create a dark atmosphere while maintaining thrash elements.
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The Black Vomit — At just over two minutes, this track delivers a furious assault that highlights Sarcófago's aggressive style and showcases their anti-establishment lyrical approach.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases aggressive songwriting and distinct vocal styles, solidifying its place in extreme metal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features rapid drumming and aggressive guitar riffs, setting a relentless pace.
- Vocals alternate between guttural growls and high-pitched shrieks, creating a stark contrast throughout the tracks.
- Several songs incorporate tempo shifts, such as 'Prelude to a Suicide', which slows down dramatically before building back up to intensity.
- The final track, 'Crush, Kill, Destroy', ends abruptly without resolution, leaving a jarring impression.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Laws of Scourge 3:23
- 2 Piercings 4:59
- 3 Midnight Queen 6:19
- 4 Screeches from the Silence 3:51
- 5 Prelude to a Suicide 3:56
- 6 The Black Vomit 2:25
- 7 Secrets of a Window 6:43
- 8 Little Julie 4:39
- 9 Crush, Kill, Destroy 5:26
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