AFFLICTED — Ingrained (review)

AFFLICTED — Ingrained album cover Single · 1990 · Death Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3/5 ·
UMUR
"Ingrained" is a single release by Swedish death metal act Afflicted. The single was released through Thrash Records in November 1990. The band almost simoultaniously released the "The Odious Reflection" demo in November 1990, and the 2 tracks from the 10:12 minutes long single were probably recorded at the same session as the 5 tracks on the demo (recorded at Sunlight Studio in October/November 1990 with producer Tomas Skogsberg).

Both "Viewing the Obscene" and "The Empty Word" are relatively technical deathgrind tracks, which don´t follow a linear vers/chorus structure. The tracks are actually relatively complex in structure and the band incorporate unconventional riff ideas and rhythms changes to their otherwise pummeling and extremely aggressive deathgrind sound. I´ll go as far as to call this semi-progressive in nature. The sound production is decent and the band are obviously well playing and their songwriting intriguing, but they still lack something in terms of creating a distinct sound and more memorable moments in their songs. Still Afflicted are starting to show some muscles and some innovative ideas. A 3 star (60%) rating is warranted.
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