From Enslavement to Obliteration
Napalm Death · 1988
34 min · 27 tracks · death metal · hardcore punk · grindcore
Frenzied blast beats and guttural growls collide with socio-political fury in relentless grindcore mayhem.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- short, intense listening bursts fragmented pacing throughout album high-energy moments of chaos
- Context
- Released on January 1, 1988, 'From Enslavement to Obliteration' was Napalm Death's second studio album, following their debut 'Scum.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its identity within the emerging grindcore scene, pushing boundaries of speed and aggression while establishing a distinct political voice.
- If you like
- death metal, hardcore punk, grindcore
From Enslavement to Obliteration is an album by Napalm Death, released in 1988. Frenzied blast beats and guttural growls collide with socio-political fury in relentless grindcore mayhem. This album is notable for its raw intensity and is often credited with defining the grindcore genre. It received critical acclaim for its unrelenting sound and has influenced countless bands in extreme music, helping Napalm Death attain a prominent position in heavy metal history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does From Enslavement to Obliteration sound like?
Frenzied blast beats and guttural growls collide with socio-political fury in relentless grindcore mayhem. Rooted in death metal and hardcore punk.
What makes From Enslavement to Obliteration by Napalm Death notable?
This album is notable for its raw intensity and is often credited with defining the grindcore genre. It received critical acclaim for its unrelenting sound and has influenced countless bands in extreme music, helping Napalm Death attain a prominent position in heavy metal history. Released on January 1, 1988, 'From Enslavement to Obliteration' was Napalm Death's second studio album, following their debut 'Scum.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its identity within the emerging grindcore scene, pushing boundaries of speed and aggression while establishing a distinct political voice.
Who is From Enslavement to Obliteration for?
From Enslavement to Obliteration works well if you're into short, intense listening bursts, fragmented pacing throughout album and high-energy moments of chaos.
How many songs are on From Enslavement to Obliteration?
From Enslavement to Obliteration has 27 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Evolved as One Standout 3:13
- 2 It’s a M.A.N.S World! 0:54
- 3 Lucid Fairytale 1:02
- 4 Private Death 0:35
- 5 Impressions 0:35
- 6 Unchallenged Hate Standout 2:07
- 7 Uncertainty Blurs the Vision 0:40
- 8 Cock‐Rock Alienation 1:20
- 9 Retreat to Nowhere 0:30
- 10 Think for a Minute 1:42
- 11 Display to Me… 2:43
- 12 From Enslavement to Obliteration Standout 1:35
- 13 Blind to the Truth 0:21
- 14 Social Sterility 1:03
- 15 Emotional Suffocation 1:06
- 16 Practice What You Preach 1:23
- 17 Inconceivable? 1:06
- 18 Worlds Apart 1:24
- 19 Obstinate Direction 1:01
- 20 Mentally Murdered 2:13
- 21 Sometimes 1:06
- 22 Make Way! 1:36
- 23 Musclehead 0:50
- 24 Your Achievement 0:06
- 25 Dead 0:05
- 26 Morbid Deceiver 0:45
- 27 The Curse 3:17
Release Date
January 1, 1988
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
34 min 34 sec
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