Wolverine Blues
Entombed · 1993
38 min · 11 tracks · death metal
A gritty fusion of death metal heaviness and punk rock energy, laced with raw, aggressive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Eyemaster — The opening track sets a blistering pace with its relentless riffs and powerful drumming, establishing the album's fierce energy.
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Wolverine Blues — The title track exemplifies the band's unique sound, featuring catchy hooks amidst its brutal instrumentation, showcasing their innovative approach to songwriting.
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Full of Hell — This track stands out for its groove-laden riffs and dynamic shifts in tempo, illustrating the band's ability to merge intensity with melody.
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Blood Song — With its memorable chorus and distinctive guitar work, this song highlights the commercial potential of Entombed's evolving sound while maintaining their heavy roots.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Wolverine Blues effectively blends death metal with rock influences, showcasing strong composition and distinctive sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a relentless pace with aggressive guitar riffs and rapid drumming, establishing a heavy atmosphere.
- Several tracks incorporate groove-oriented sections that slow down the tempo, contrasting with the faster death metal elements.
- 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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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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, consistent energy levels
- short, intense listening bursts
- dynamic emotional journeys
- mid-tempo groove focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Wolverine Blues marked Entombed's third studio album, following their influential 1991 release, Clandestine. By this time, the band had solidified their status in the death metal scene and began to incorporate elements from other genres, notably punk and rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dismember· At the Gates· Carcass
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Eyemaster 3:19
- 2 Rotten Soil 3:24
- 3 Wolverine Blues 2:13
- 4 Demon 3:17
- 5 Contempt 4:31
- 6 Full of Hell 3:20
- 7 Blood Song 3:22
- 8 Hollowman 4:25
- 9 Heavens Die 4:13
- 10 Out of Hand 3:17
- 11 State of Emergency 2:36
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