Released 20 years ago
Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead
Skinless · 2006
36 min · 8 tracks · death metal
Relentless death metal aggression intertwines with intricate riffs and guttural vocals, creating an unforgiving sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Overlord — The opening track sets an aggressive tone with its relentless pace and intricate guitar work, establishing the album's thematic intensity right from the start.
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Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead — This title track encapsulates the essence of Skinless' sound, combining ferocious rhythms with powerful lyrical themes that challenge societal norms.
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Execution of Reason — With its complex time signatures and dynamic shifts, this track exemplifies Skinless' technical prowess while delivering scathing commentary on moral ambiguity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases technical proficiency and aggression typical of its genre, with solid composition and execution.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks alternating between blast beats and slower, more intricate riff sections.
- Guttural vocals are consistently layered over complex guitar work, often employing harmonized leads that add depth to the sound.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt transitions, creating a jarring effect that enhances the aggressive tone of the music.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady relentless intensity throughout
- brutal exploration of despair
- headphone detail hunting experience
- in-order listening for cohesion
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lighthearted or uplifting
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Skinless released Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead in 2006, they were solidifying their position in the death metal scene following their previous album, 2003's Foreshadowing Our Demise. This album marked a crucial phase for the band as they sought to expand their sound while maintaining their brutal edge. The release followed a three-year gap, showcasing their commitment to refining their musical approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Suffocation· Cannibal Corpse· Dying Fetus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Overlord 4:06
- 2 A Unilateral Disgust 4:15
- 3 Deviation Will Not Be Tolerated 5:28
- 4 Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead 4:10
- 5 Spoils of the Sycophant 3:53
- 6 Endvisioned 4:42
- 7 Execution of Reason 4:22
- 8 Wicked World 5:47
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