The Slaughter
Incite · 2009
37 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and visceral lyrics, blending groove and thrash metal with intense energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Slaughter — The title track encapsulates the album's ferocity with its driving rhythms and powerful vocals, serving as a manifesto of the band's sound.
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Nothing to Fear — This track showcases a blend of catchy hooks and fierce instrumentation, illustrating Incite's ability to balance melody with heaviness.
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Divided We Fail — Through its aggressive tempo and politically charged lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's thematic focus on social issues, resonating with fans seeking substance in metal.
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 but lacks the depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental intro that sets a dark tone before launching into aggressive riffs in the title track.
- Each song features rapid tempo changes, often alternating between fast-paced thrash sections and slower, groove-oriented breakdowns.
- The lyrics are delivered with a harsh vocal style, often emphasizing themes of conflict and personal struggle across multiple tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate gang vocals during the choruses, enhancing the intensity and creating a sense of collective aggression.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Intro 0:56
- 2 The Slaughter 3:00
- 3 Nothing to Fear 3:31
- 4 Army of Darkness 2:24
- 5 Time for a Change 3:45
- 6 Divided We Fail 3:15
- 7 Rage 3:55
- 8 Tyranny's End 3:52
- 9 Die With What You've Done 2:42
- 10 Down and Out 2:59
- 11 End Result 2:48
- 12 Awakening 4:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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