Napalm Death - Fear Emptiness Despair
Napalm Death - Fear Emptiness Despair
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Label: Earache
Released 2023
Released in between the grinding fury of 'Utopia Banished' and the more experimental, industrial vibes of 'Diatribes', 'Fear Emptiness Despair' is something of a transitional album for Birmingham grindcore pioneers Napalm Death, with the fast-paced blur of their earlier material beginning to give way to a sludgier and groovier approach that they'd explore further on records like 'Inside The Torn Apart' and 'Words From The Exit Wounds'. 'Fear Emptiness Despair' shouldn't be overlooked as a mere stepping stone, however, as it's still an important part of the band's evolution, and creates a dark, ominous atmosphere that's unlike anything else in their discography. Threatening mid-paced stompers like 'Hung' seemingly owe more to Helmet than they do Siege, proving what a versatile and dynamic band Napalm Death truly are.
Track listing:
- Twist the Knife (Slowly)
- Hung
- Remain Nameless
- Plague Rages
- More Than Meets the Eye
- Primed Time
- State of Mind
- Armageddon X 7
- Retching on the Dirt
- Fasting on Deception
- Throwaway
