Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism
Napalm Death · 2020
42 min · 12 tracks · death metal · hardcore punk · grindcore
Ruthless grindcore energy collides with intricate musicianship, delivering a visceral response to contemporary societal issues.
Why this album works
This album debuted at No. 16 on the UK Albums Chart, marking one of their highest placements to date. It received widespread critical acclaim for its unflinching commentary on modern life and politics, making it a significant entry in the band's discography and contributing to ongoing conversations around societal decay and resistance in extreme music.
- Career context
- By the time 'Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism' was released in 2020, Napalm Death was already a veteran band with over three decades in the grindcore scene. This album came out after their critically acclaimed 2015 release 'Apex Predator - Easy Meat', and it further solidified their position as pioneers within extreme music genres while showcasing their continued evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Extreme Noise Terror· Carcass· Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fuck the Factoid Standout 2:29
- 2 Backlash Just Because 2:56
- 3 That Curse of Being in Thrall 3:36
- 4 Contagion Standout 4:05
- 5 Joie de ne pas vivre 2:28
- 6 Invigorating Clutch 4:05
- 7 Zero Gravitas Chamber 4:03
- 8 Fluxing of the Muscle 4:33
- 9 Amoral 3:05
- 10 Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism Standout 2:55
- 11 Acting in Gouged Faith 3:37
- 12 A Bellyful of Salt and Spleen 4:36
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