What makes Words from the Exit Wound by Napalm Death notable?

This album is significant for its critical reception, with many praising it for its blend of grindcore aggression and intricate arrangements. It reflects the band's ongoing influence on extreme metal, yet it also faced some criticism for perceived accessibility compared to earlier works, illustrating the tension between innovation and genre fidelity during this era. Released in 1998, 'Words from the Exit Wound' was Napalm Death's eighth studio album and marked a continuation of their exploration into complex song structures after their critically acclaimed 'Diatribes.' At this point, the band had solidified their reputation as pioneers in grindcore and death metal, following lineup changes that included the addition of guitarist Jesse Pintado.

Who is Words from the Exit Wound for?

Words from the Exit Wound works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing experiences.

How many songs are on Words from the Exit Wound?

Words from the Exit Wound has 15 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.

Words from the Exit Wound

Napalm Death · 1998

55 min · 15 tracks · death metal · hardcore punk · grindcore

A relentless barrage of grinding riffs and ferocious vocals, combining punk's urgency with metal's precision.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
long, immersive listening sessions
wave-like pacing experiences
gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1998, 'Words from the Exit Wound' was Napalm Death's eighth studio album and marked a continuation of their exploration into complex song structures after their critically acclaimed 'Diatribes.' At this point, the band had solidified their reputation as pioneers in grindcore and death metal, following lineup changes that included the addition of guitarist Jesse Pintado.
Stylistic neighbors: Carcass· Brutal Truth· Pig Destroyer

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 The Infiltraitor 4:29
2 Repression Out of Uniform 2:52
3 Next of Kin to Chaos 4:08
4 Trio-Degradable / Affixed by Disconcern 4:34
5 Cleanse Impure 3:13
6 Devouring Depraved 3:21
7 Ulterior Exterior 1:49
8 None the Wiser? 4:15
9 Clutching at Barbs 2:26
10 Incendiary Incoming 3:07
11 Thrown Down a Rope 3:23
12 Sceptic in Perspective 6:57
13 Hung (live) 3:57
14 Greed Killing (live) 2:59
15 Suffer the Children (live) 4:11

What to play next

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