Utilitarian
Napalm Death · 2012
51 min · 18 tracks · death metal · hardcore punk · grindcore
A relentless barrage of grindcore aggression tempered with bleak social commentary and complex rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo aggression
- bleak social commentary themes
- focused energy for workouts
- short bursts of intensity
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer melodic or soft sounds
- seek lengthy immersive tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Utilitarian' was released in 2012, Napalm Death had established themselves as pioneers within the grindcore genre, following their acclaimed 2009 album 'Time Waits for No Slave'. This album marked their 14th studio release, showcasing a matured sound while still embracing their roots in extreme music. It came during a period of significant touring and visibility for the band, further solidifying their influence in the metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carcass· Brutal Truth· Pig Destroyer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Circumspect 2:09
- 2 Errors in the Signals 3:00
- 3 Everyday Pox 2:10
- 4 Protection Racket 3:53
- 5 The Wolf I Feed 2:51
- 6 Quarantined 2:46
- 7 Fall on Their Swords 3:56
- 8 Collision Course 3:13
- 9 Orders of Magnitude 3:20
- 10 Think Tank Trials 2:26
- 11 Blank Look About Face 3:10
- 12 Leper Colony 3:21
- 13 Aim Without an Aim 3:06
- 14 Everything in Mono 2:49
- 15 Nom de guerre 1:06
- 16 Analysis Paralysis 3:21
- 17 Opposites Repellent 1:22
- 18 A Gag Reflex 3:27
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