Band Origin: Veldhoven, Netherlands
Genre: Brutal Death Metal
Label: Neurotic Records
Running Time: 39 minutes
Release Date: May 27, 2008
Best Part: The drum work by van der Plicht and Adams vocals are definitely the high point of this record.
Favorite Tracks: Carnal Rapture, Sworn to Degeneracy, The Sadist King and the Generalissimo of Pain, and Torn in Bloated Form
Grade: 4.0
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Descendants of Depravity in way more than 20 words or less:
The fourth full-length release by the band was the final recording before their initial split-up in 2008, but remains one of their 'cleanest' and most technically proficient recordings.
The Band:
Prostitute Disfigurement is a five piece brutal death metal band from the Netherlands who began as a three member group utilizing a drum computer to record their early demo work and their first full-length record in 2001. With the increasing frequency of live performances the band would eventually recruit a drummer and go on two record two more full-length records before splitting up just after their most recent release in 2008. The band has since reformed, with bassist Patrick Oosterveen, vocalist Niels Adams and drummer Michiel van der Plicht being joined by guitarists Martijn Moes and Frank Schiphorst in 2010.
Jay's Take on Descendants of Depravity:
While Prostitute Disfigurement does not fall within the realm of technical death metal, Descendants of Depravity is not without its technical subtleties. Everything about this record is a testament to the the nature of death metal, from the raspy yet guttural vocals of Adams, to the frenetic pace of the guitars which jump between tremolo picked riffs and wailing, sweeping solos, and finally the insanely high-tempo and complex drumming of van der Plicht. Descendants of Depravity does well in all these merits and also possesses a rather crisp and 'clean' sound, as the record does have rather high production values, allowing you to appreciate the abilities of the individual members of the group. It does however suffer from the fact that the album does follow the standard formula found in brutal death metal, and while band does manage to pull off their craft very well, there are not that many significant moments that make this album a diamond among the many others entrants within the genre. It's a disadvantage which is generally more specific to the genre than to the bands that have honed their craft within it, which is the case here, as this is album is definitely no slouch. It has certain moments that are significantly good, such as the closing track below, but not enough to classify it as one that will occupy a regular spot in a listening cycle.
Prostitute Disfigurement is a five piece brutal death metal band from the Netherlands who began as a three member group utilizing a drum computer to record their early demo work and their first full-length record in 2001. With the increasing frequency of live performances the band would eventually recruit a drummer and go on two record two more full-length records before splitting up just after their most recent release in 2008. The band has since reformed, with bassist Patrick Oosterveen, vocalist Niels Adams and drummer Michiel van der Plicht being joined by guitarists Martijn Moes and Frank Schiphorst in 2010.
Jay's Take on Descendants of Depravity:
While Prostitute Disfigurement does not fall within the realm of technical death metal, Descendants of Depravity is not without its technical subtleties. Everything about this record is a testament to the the nature of death metal, from the raspy yet guttural vocals of Adams, to the frenetic pace of the guitars which jump between tremolo picked riffs and wailing, sweeping solos, and finally the insanely high-tempo and complex drumming of van der Plicht. Descendants of Depravity does well in all these merits and also possesses a rather crisp and 'clean' sound, as the record does have rather high production values, allowing you to appreciate the abilities of the individual members of the group. It does however suffer from the fact that the album does follow the standard formula found in brutal death metal, and while band does manage to pull off their craft very well, there are not that many significant moments that make this album a diamond among the many others entrants within the genre. It's a disadvantage which is generally more specific to the genre than to the bands that have honed their craft within it, which is the case here, as this is album is definitely no slouch. It has certain moments that are significantly good, such as the closing track below, but not enough to classify it as one that will occupy a regular spot in a listening cycle.
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