Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism cover

Released 6 years ago this September

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like intensity throughout experience
  • visceral response to societal issues
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • short bursts of raw energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, mellow sounds
  • seek standalone radio singles

Where this album fits

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
Carcass· Brutal Truth· Pig Destroyer

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fuck the Factoid 2:29
  • 2 Backlash Just Because 2:56
  • 3 That Curse of Being in Thrall 3:36
  • 4 Contagion 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 2:55
  • 11 Acting in Gouged Faith 3:37
  • 12 A Bellyful of Salt and Spleen 4:36

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