What makes Xecutioner's Return by Obituary notable?

This album was notable for its solid chart performance, hitting number 11 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. Additionally, its critical reception highlighted Obituary's ability to maintain relevance in a genre often seen as stagnant, encouraging a new generation of death metal enthusiasts. Released in 2007, 'Xecutioner's Return' marked Obituary's return after a lengthy hiatus following 'Back from the Dead' in 1997. This album is significant as it showcases the band's continued evolution while reaffirming their status in the death metal scene during a period of renewed interest in heavy music.

Who is Xecutioner's Return for?

Xecutioner's Return works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, relentless energy for workout sessions and cathartic release through aggression.

How many songs are on Xecutioner's Return?

Xecutioner's Return has 12 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Xecutioner's Return

Obituary · 2007

44 min · 12 tracks · death metal

Brutal riffs and guttural vocals collide in a relentless assault that defines modern death metal.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing for focused listening
relentless energy for workout sessions
cathartic release through aggression
engaging riffs that invite headbanging

Maybe skip if you want

prefer melodic or soft music
seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2007, 'Xecutioner's Return' marked Obituary's return after a lengthy hiatus following 'Back from the Dead' in 1997. This album is significant as it showcases the band's continued evolution while reaffirming their status in the death metal scene during a period of renewed interest in heavy music.
Stylistic neighbors: Cannibal Corpse· Deicide· Dying Fetus

Tracklist

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

1 Face Your God 2:58
2 Lasting Presence 2:14
3 Evil Ways 2:59
4 Drop Dead 3:38
5 Bloodshot 3:27
6 Seal Your Fate 2:32
7 Feel the Pain 4:33
8 Contrast the Dead 7:03
9 Second Chance 3:30
10 Lies 3:34
11 In Your Head 4:34
12 Executioner Returns 3:42

What to play next

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