GORGUTS - Considered Dead picture-LP

Limited to 300 copies

After listening to countless different death metal albums this one... is an exception. First and foremost the sound production features a balanced sound, everything is clearly audible. The lead guitar dominates the sound while being supported by the vocalist who creates powerful moods with his growls and screams, following a clear rhythm that's beautifully composed, fitting exactly with the story told by the lyrics. The lyrics are exceptional too, because the themes reach beyond the blunt brutality and hate of religion demonstrated by many contemporary bands of the genre.

This one is about reaching the limits, both physically and mentally. About the threshold of life and death, stories from the fringe between those two. "Bodily Corrupted" is about the final painful stages of a horrid disease, while beginning to rot away while still living. "Stiff and Cold" tells the story of a mountain climb that's pushing the limits of the explorer. "Drifting Remains" gives us a glimpse into what will happen to a boat in a raging sea storm. And in my favorite "Disincarnated" the author speculates about what happens to our soul at the moment of death. It's purely fiction but captures and keeps the listeners attention throughout its 4:29 duration. These are just examples that show a unique combination of fascinating lyric themes that make up this brilliant album.