Top tracks — play these first
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Rusted Blood — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its relentless tempo and a lyrical focus on decay and violence, encapsulating Abscess's signature sound.
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Madness and Parasites — At just under two minutes, this track delivers a concentrated burst of chaotic riffs and frenzied vocals that exemplify the band's ability to create impactful music within short spans.
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Death Runs Red — This track showcases a more melodic edge amidst the chaos, allowing listeners to experience a moment of reflection before plunging back into the intensity characteristic of the album.
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Madhouse at the End of the World — Closing the album, this nearly seven-minute track combines intricate guitar work with a narrative that captures feelings of despair and chaos, leaving a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw energy and chaotic structure reflect its punk roots while maintaining a distinct identity within the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a relentless tempo, maintaining high energy across the first six tracks before introducing a slower, more chaotic pace in the latter half.
- Vocals are delivered in a harsh, guttural style that often overlaps with the instrumentation, creating a dense wall of sound.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, contributing to an overall sense of disorientation and urgency.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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 Rusted Blood 2:31
- 2 Filth Chamber 1:12
- 3 Tormented 2:43
- 4 Madness and Parasites 1:48
- 5 Deathscape in Flames 2:32
- 6 Street Trash 1:05
- 7 Halo of Disease 1:42
- 8 Scratching at the Coffin 2:47
- 9 Ratbag 1:33
- 10 Death Runs Red 3:42
- 11 Wormwind 4:14
- 12 From Bleeding Skies 1:13
- 13 Madhouse at the End of the World 6:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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