Uprising
Entombed · 2000
53 min · 15 tracks · death metal
Raw energy and crushing riffs collide with a relentless punk attitude, carving out a unique space within the death metal landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Seeing Red — Kicking off the album with aggressive riffs and anthemic vocals, this track epitomizes the raw energy that defines Uprising.
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Won't Back Down — This song showcases a potent mix of catchy hooks and heavy instrumentation, highlighting Entombed's knack for crafting memorable tracks without sacrificing intensity.
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Insanity's Contagious — The frenetic pace and chaotic lyrics reflect themes of mental struggle, making this track a standout representation of the album's darker undertones.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Uprising blends death metal with punk influences, showcasing energetic compositions and solid performances.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, with aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming that set a relentless pace.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo shifts, such as 'Scottish Hell,' which introduces a slower, heavier groove before returning to faster sections.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- relentless engagement throughout
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Uprising marked Entombed's sixth studio album and followed their acclaimed 1998 release, Same Difference. At this point, the band was navigating a shifting musical landscape, experimenting with hardcore punk influences while still rooted in their death metal origins. This album also saw them embracing a more straightforward songwriting approach compared to their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dismember· At the Gates· Carcass
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Seeing Red 3:29
- 2 Say It in Slugs 4:46
- 3 Won't Back Down 3:12
- 4 Insanity's Contagious 2:51
- 5 Something out of Nothing 3:13
- 6 Scottish Hell 3:08
- 7 Time Out 4:00
- 8 The Itch 4:22
- 9 Year in Year Out 2:39
- 10 Returning to Madness 3:15
- 11 Come Clean 2:51
- 12 In the Flesh 5:53
- 13 Superior 3:46
- 14 The Only Ones 2:41
- 15 Words 3:19
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