Earache Records
1989
Morbid are one of the biggest bands in death metal. They are one of those bands where if you if you consider yourself a fan of the genre and don't own at least one of their records, your not doing a good job of it. This, their first album is one that many would agree to be that album. It is a classic that maybe has slightly dated. Never the less, death metal as we know it would be quite different if not for this album.
The low budget production gives this album an authentic feel. It has a very good sound that can be described as "evil." Vocalist David Vincent sounds very satanic and his voice sounds very powerful.
The lyrics deal with satanic themes and are not really all that remarkable. The playing however, is among the best this genre has ever seen. Trey Azagoths guitar playing is super technical and almost classical in its approach and the of course there is Pete Sandoavl's drumming, which is widely regarded to be possibly the best in extreme metal and definitely one of the best jn metal in general.
All in all a great album for anyone wanting to get started in this genre. Highly recommended.
Nathan.
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