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Hot, infernal heat in the last few days; I need Death Metal more than ever. And today, Obituary is here; one of the very first bands to delve into these abominable sounds. They formed in Florida, specifically in the city of Tampa, already in the first half of the eighties. Before this single, they were the authors of three albums that were nothing short of malevolent, profound, and dark: "Slowly We Rot," "Cause Of Death," and "The End Complete." Three masterpieces, no doubt about it.
In July 1994, after a recording break of over two years, they released the EP I am reviewing. A triad of tracks that serve as an appetizer to the album "World Demise" which would come out in September of the same year; they once again relied on the production of Scott Burns. A character who needs no introduction for those like me who appreciate these particular sounds.
A cover image that recalls "Animals" by Pink Floyd; with one obvious difference. Here the chimneys emit an excessive amount of industrial smoke that darkens the already bleak sky. They frame the band’s black and sharp logo that dominates the polluted scene from above.
The spectral abyss of "Don't Care" opens the ordeal; it's the slobbery howl of John Tardy that kicks off the track. The instruments build a terrifying sound wall around the leader. A mid-tempo with gigantic movements, featuring a piercing guitar solo; until the finale where the song suddenly halts; watching the official video is recommended.
We continue in the same manner with the lengthy "Solid State"; always controlled, dense, flegmatic sound. Then suddenly comes the awaited turn, the awaited acceleration that overwhelms. The speed becomes overwhelming, exaggerated with vocals that take on inhuman forms; the drums become whirlwind-like and the guitars sketch phrases reminiscent of Slayer.
One more song and we are in sight of the finish, in front of the gates of Hell: "Killing Victims Found," another boulder of primitive power and sidereal speed. An intensely black, compact sonic magma that destroys everything in its furious stride: welcome to the haunted world of Obituary.
Ad Maiora.
Tracklist and Lyrics
01 Don't Care (03:12)
Come on, don't do well
where I feed the living hearts
I got a torch to light
Feel these smelter fires burn
Chorus:
I don't care what they say !
I don't care ! I'll do what I want !
I am by your side
tell me you think what to do
No way, I don't fear
Slow down, follow in my grave
Repeat Chorus
Your ways, I despise
Go forth and get with your own kind
We've got fumes to behold
Setting, one size of fortune
Farewell to great friends
these will face the burning sun
tattoed shadows lifted
Fear not, like the burning plague !
Repeat chorus
Bright light the sear his face
Pitfalls twisted
Call me far from now
I survived through all this hell
I DON'T CARE !!!
DON'T CARE !!!!!
I really don't care !
02 Solid State (04:39)
Live for the cause pain dies for
Deems real the shadows of the door
Set falls thru the halls of time
There dwells landfill's crime
You ask how?
Solid State!
Kill for the need sick lost time
Pidgeons falling to ground
Bury graves fill beyond lies
Deep bruise falling to die
You ask how?
Solid State!
Rot around pray their coming for you
The one to die predecessor
Taking the souls and trade what we want
The fabric of life we dont know deciding
Go to the place of sacrifice
With the jewels preventing access
Above with land kills battery
Encircle the weak preparing the souls of life
Rot around pray their coming for you
The one to die predecessor
Taking the souls and trade what we want
This fabric of life we take your blood
Or please take your blight and pain!
You ask how?
Solid State!
Live for the pain cause dies for
Deems real the shadows of the door
Set falls thru the halls of time
There dwells landfill's crime
You ask how?
Solid State!
Live for the cause pain dies for
Deems real the shadows of the door...
Solid State!
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