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.
Why this album works
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.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing experiences
- 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
- Extreme Noise Terror· Carcass· Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Infiltraitor 4:29
- 2 Repression Out of Uniform Standout 2:52
- 3 Next of Kin to Chaos Standout 4:08
- 4 Trio-Degradable / Affixed by Disconcern 4:34
- 5 Cleanse Impure Standout 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
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