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Harmony Corruption

Napalm Death · 1990

56 min · 17 tracks · death metal ยท hardcore punk ยท grindcore

Aggressive grindcore riffs collide with brutal death metal growls in a relentless sonic assault.

Why listen to this

Best for
dynamic emotional journeys intense listening experiences wave-like pacing and flow
Context
Released as Napalm Death's third studio album, 'Harmony Corruption' marked a significant shift in their sound, incorporating more death metal elements compared to their earlier grindcore roots. This album came just after the band's breakthrough with 'Scum' and 'From Enslavement to Obliteration', solidifying their reputation in the extreme metal scene.
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death metal, hardcore punk, grindcore

Harmony Corruption is an album by Napalm Death, released in 1990. Aggressive grindcore riffs collide with brutal death metal growls in a relentless sonic assault. 'Harmony Corruption' is notable for being one of the first major albums to blend grindcore with death metal, influencing countless bands within both genres. Its raw energy and lyrical themes earned it critical acclaim and established Napalm Death as pioneers, leading to its enduring status in extreme music history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Harmony Corruption sound like?

Aggressive grindcore riffs collide with brutal death metal growls in a relentless sonic assault. Rooted in death metal and hardcore punk.

What makes Harmony Corruption by Napalm Death notable?

'Harmony Corruption' is notable for being one of the first major albums to blend grindcore with death metal, influencing countless bands within both genres. Its raw energy and lyrical themes earned it critical acclaim and established Napalm Death as pioneers, leading to its enduring status in extreme music history. Released as Napalm Death's third studio album, 'Harmony Corruption' marked a significant shift in their sound, incorporating more death metal elements compared to their earlier grindcore roots. This album came just after the band's breakthrough with 'Scum' and 'From Enslavement to Obliteration', solidifying their reputation in the extreme metal scene.

Who is Harmony Corruption for?

Harmony Corruption works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, intense listening experiences and wave-like pacing and flow.

How many songs are on Harmony Corruption?

Harmony Corruption has 17 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Tracklist

17 tracks·56:42

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Vision Conquest 2:42
  • 2 If the Truth Be Known 4:11
  • 3 Inner Incineration Standout 2:56
  • 4 Malicious Intent Standout 3:26
  • 5 Unfit Earth 5:03
  • 6 Circle of Hypocrisy 3:15
  • 7 The Chains That Bind Us 4:07
  • 8 Mind Snare 3:41
  • 9 Extremity Retained 2:01
  • 10 Suffer the Children Standout 4:20
  • 11 Hiding Behind 5:15
  • 12 Rise Above 2:42
  • 13 The Missing Link 2:16
  • 14 Mentally Murdered 2:10
  • 15 Walls of Confinement 2:55
  • 16 Cause and Effect 1:25
  • 17 No Mental Effort 4:08

Release Date

January 1, 1990

Genre

death metal, grindcore, hardcore punk

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

56 min 42 sec