EXMORTEM — Dejected in Obscurity (review)

EXMORTEM — Dejected in Obscurity album cover Album · 1998 · Death Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3/5 ·
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"Dejected in Obscurity" is the second full-length studio album by Danish death metal act Exmortem. The album was released through Euphonious Records in 1998. It´s the successor to "Labyrinths Of Horror" from 1995, although the two full-length studio albums are bridged by the 1997 "Dejected..." demo. There has been one lineup change since "Labyrinths Of Horror" as guitarist Martin "Sigtyr" Thim has been added as second guitarist. There´s still no permanent bassist in the lineup, so guitarist Henrik Kolle recorded the bass parts on "Dejected in Obscurity".

Stylistically the material on "Dejected in Obscurity" pretty much continues the relentlessly brutal, abrasive, and intense death metal style of "Labyrinths Of Horror". The addition of a second guitarist has provided the soundscape with a few more interesting details like guitar solos and morbid harmonies. Something which was completely mssing from "Labyrinths Of Horror". It´s not that solos or harmonies are a big part of Exmortem´s sound, which is still centered around brutal riffs, powerful drumming, and brutal growling vocals (which are occasionally varied with some screaming/snarling vocals), but it does bring some needed variation to Exmortem´s bleak and and otherwise pitch black music. They really understand how to create a thick oppressive atmosphere of dread and despair. One of their many great assets.

Exmortem are a well playing band and the musical performances are generally on a high level from all involved. "Dejected in Obscurity" features a slightly less abrasive and accessible sound production compared to the sound production of the debut album, but this is still a raw and savage sounding old school death metal release. A 3 - 3.5 star (65%) rating is warranted.
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