Unbound
Merciless · 1994
38 min · 8 tracks · death metal · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals defines this ferocious death metal offering.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing experiences
- Context
- Released in 1994, 'Unbound' was Merciless's third studio album, following their 1992 release 'The Awakening'. At this point in their career, the band had begun to solidify their sound within the Swedish death metal scene, transitioning from their earlier thrash influences to a more aggressive and complex style.
- If you like
- death metal, thrash metal
Unbound is an album by Merciless, released in 1994. A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals defines this ferocious death metal offering. The album received considerable attention within the underground metal community and helped shape the burgeoning Swedish death metal movement. Critics praised its technical proficiency and dark themes, leading to increased visibility for Merciless on international stages and contributing to the genre's evolution during the early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Unbound sound like?
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals defines this ferocious death metal offering. Rooted in death metal and thrash metal.
What makes Unbound by Merciless notable?
The album received considerable attention within the underground metal community and helped shape the burgeoning Swedish death metal movement. Critics praised its technical proficiency and dark themes, leading to increased visibility for Merciless on international stages and contributing to the genre's evolution during the early '90s. Released in 1994, 'Unbound' was Merciless's third studio album, following their 1992 release 'The Awakening'. At this point in their career, the band had begun to solidify their sound within the Swedish death metal scene, transitioning from their earlier thrash influences to a more aggressive and complex style.
Who is Unbound for?
Unbound works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing experiences.
How many songs are on Unbound?
Unbound has 8 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Unbound Standout 6:20
- 2 The Land I Used to Walk 3:41
- 3 Feebleminded 2:41
- 4 Back to North Standout 8:36
- 5 Silent Truth 3:12
- 6 Lost Eternally 5:44
- 7 Nuclear Attack Standout 2:41
- 8 Forbidden Pleasure 5:09
Release Date
January 1, 1994
Artist Origin
Sweden
Runtime
38 min 7 sec
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