Released 20 years ago
The Stench of Redemption
Deicide · 2006
41 min · 10 tracks · death metal
A relentless barrage of blistering riffs and guttural vocals, steeped in dark themes and technical precision.
Top tracks — play these first
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Death to Jesus — This track exemplifies the album's provocative lyrical content, featuring aggressive instrumentation that underscores its blasphemous themes while showcasing intense vocal delivery.
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Homage for Satan — With a focus on melody intertwined with brutal riffs, this song represents the band's ability to blend technical prowess with thematic loyalty to their darker influences.
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Crucified for the Innocence — This track stands out for its complex arrangements and dynamic shifts, capturing a balance between ferocity and musical sophistication that defines the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines technical precision with dark thematic elements, showcasing a strong evolution in Deicide's sound.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, more deliberate sections.
- Guitar solos are frequent and intricate, often layered over complex drum patterns that showcase technical proficiency.
- Lyrical themes focus heavily on religious and existential topics, with a consistent dark tone throughout the record.
- 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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7/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- thought-provoking thematic exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Stench of Redemption marked Deicide's sixth studio album and their first after the departure of longtime guitarist Eric Hoffman. Released in 2006, it showcased new guitarist Ralph Santolla's influence on the band's sound, which evolved to incorporate more intricate melodies alongside their signature brutality.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannibal Corpse· Obituary· Behemoth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Stench of Redemption 4:09
- 2 Death to Jesus 3:53
- 3 Desecration 4:31
- 4 Crucified for the Innocence 4:35
- 5 Walk With the Devil in Dreams You Behold 4:58
- 6 Homage for Satan 3:59
- 7 Not of This Earth 3:19
- 8 Never to Be Seen Again 3:24
- 9 The Lord's Sedition 5:47
- 10 Black Night 2:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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