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Conceived in Sewage is the fourth studio album by American death metal band Devourment, released on February 19, 2013, through Relapse Records. This album marks a notable shift in the band's musical direction, moving away from their signature slam-heavy style towards a more traditional death metal sound. Track Listing Legalize Homicide Fifty Ton War Machine Conceived in Sewage Fucked with Rats March to Megiddo Today We Die, Tomorrow We Kill Heaving Acid Carved into Ecstasy Parasitic Eruption The Pick-Axe Murders (Cannibal Corpse Cover) With Conceived in Sewage, Devourment departed from their earlier slam-focused approach, opting instead for a sound more aligned with traditional death metal. This transition resulted in a reduction of slam riffs, favoring faster tempos and intricate song structures. The production, handled by Erik Rutan, is noted for its clarity and polish, bringing a new level of sonic brutality to the band's music. Critical rece...

MGMT (The "Optimizer" Deluxe Edition) is the expanded version of MGMT’s self-titled third studio album, released in 2013. This edition includes a unique visual component called The Optimizer, which offers an immersive audio-visual experience designed to accompany the album's tracks. The visuals were crafted by artists Alejandro Crawford, Andrew Benson, Emmilio Gomariz, Geoffrey Lillemon, and Chris Timms, enhancing the psychedelic and experimental nature of the music. Tracklist The album comprises 10 tracks, blending psychedelic rock with experimental sounds. Alien Days – 5:09 Cool Song No. 2 – 4:01 Mystery Disease – 4:08 Introspection – 4:22 Your Life Is a Lie – 2:06 A Good Sadness – 4:48 Astro-Mancy – 5:11 I Love You Too, Death – 5:50 Plenty of Girls in the Sea – 3:04 An Orphan of Fortune – 5:31 MGMT's self-titled album marked a shift from their earlier, more accessible work to a sound characterized by dense textures and abstract lyri...

Released in 2002, Gore Obsessed marks the eighth studio album from Cannibal Corpse and represents a transitional moment in their career. It builds upon the intensity of their late '90s output while foreshadowing the even more technical and relentless direction they would explore in the years to come. Produced by Neil Kernon, the album has a colder, sharper sound than its predecessor Bloodthirst, with tighter performances and a renewed focus on riff-driven brutality. Tracklist Savage Butchery Hatchet to the Head Pit of Zombies Dormant Bodies Bursting Compelled to Lacerate Drowning in Viscera Hung and Bled Sanded Faceless Mutation of the Cadaver When Death Replaces Life Grotesque No Remorse (Metallica cover – bonus track) Savage Butchery kicks off the record like a trap door into the abyss. It’s fast, concise, and immediately pummels you with the trademark Cannibal Corpse wall of sound. The riffing is chaotic, but controlled—tight enough to be gr...

Released in 2004, The Wretched Spawn is the ninth studio album from death metal titans Cannibal Corpse. By this point in their career, the band had nothing left to prove—but they still pushed further into technicality, intensity, and gore-soaked aggression. This was also the last album to feature guitarist Jack Owen, whose contributions had been pivotal to shaping the band’s brutal yet often groovy sound. What The Wretched Spawn showcases is a matured version of Cannibal Corpse: not softened, but sharpened, honed, and even more confident in its grotesque vision. Tracklist Severed Head Stoning Psychotic Precision Decency Defied Frantic Disembowelment The Wretched Spawn Cyanide Assassin Festering in the Crypt Nothing Left to Mutilate Blunt Force Castration Bent Backwards and Broken They Deserve to Die Slain Sublime Cadaveric Decomposition The opening track, Severed Head Stoning , sets the tone immediately—blazing speed, guttural roars from George “...

Released in 1988, Straight Outta Compton by N.W.A didn’t just reshape hip-hop—it permanently shifted the cultural landscape. Bursting out of Compton, California, the group—made up of Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, MC Ren, and DJ Yella—delivered a brutal, unapologetic report from the front lines of inner-city life. Their lyrics were incendiary, fearless, and at times controversial, but beneath the rage was a razor-sharp social consciousness. This wasn't just music—it was a manifesto from a community fed up with being ignored. Tracklist Straight Outta Compton Fuck tha Police Gangsta Gangsta If It Ain't Ruff Parental Discretion Iz Advised 8 Ball (Remix) Something Like That Express Yourself Compton's N the House (Remix) I Ain't tha 1 Dopeman (Remix) Quiet on tha Set The album kicks off with the seismic Straight Outta Compton, a mission statement delivered with unfiltered aggression. Ice Cube sets the tone immediately—he's not here to be...

Dire Straits’ self-titled debut album, released in 1978, introduced the world to Mark Knopfler’s understated virtuosity, his fingerpicked Stratocaster tone, and a songwriting voice steeped in observation, subtle emotion, and storytelling. Emerging during the height of punk and disco, the album stood apart with its clean, rootsy sound, drawing heavily from pub rock, blues, and country influences. The sparse production and evocative lyrics created a mood that felt nostalgic, cinematic, and deeply human. Tracklist Down to the Waterline Water of Love Setting Me Up Six Blade Knife Southbound Again Sultans of Swing In the Gallery Wild West End Lions Down to the Waterline The opener begins with a misty, reverb-soaked guitar intro that leads into a tale of brief, passionate encounters by the river. Knopfler’s guitar sparkles like light on water, while the rhythm section holds a steady, subdued groove. It sets the tone for the album—romantic, observant, and elegan...

  Ghost in the Machine is the third studio album by The Police, released on September 2, 1981. It marked a significant evolution in the band’s sound, incorporating lush synthesizers, layered production, and a more expansive, atmospheric approach that pushed beyond the reggae-rock and punk influences of their previous work. The album's title reflects the idea of an unseen, almost spiritual energy underlying our modern mechanized lives—a theme that resonates throughout the record. Below is the accurate tracklist for Ghost in the Machine: Invisible Sun – 5:16 Spirits in the Material World – 3:41 Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic – 3:46 Hungry for You (J'aurais voulu) – 3:53 Demolition Man – 3:35 Reggatta de Blanc – 4:55 One World (Not Three) – 4:15 Murder by Numbers – 3:15 Synchronicity II – 6:26 The album opens with “Invisible Sun,” a track with a haunting, minimalist introduction that builds tension and sets a reflective, almost meditative tone. The...