NAPALM DEATH - From Enslavement To Obliteration (12" LP) *Mint Condition
United Kingdom | Grind/Death, Hardcore Punk (early Demos)
Detailed Description
Napalm Death's "From Enslavement To Obliteration" has undergone a meticulous remastering process, drawing from the original tapes with Full Dynamic Range (FDR). This approach allows the subtle nuances of the music to shine through, resulting in a more ferocious and dynamically intense sound that immerses the listener in the full audio chaos like never before.
This full dynamic range release stands as a response to the ongoing loudness war that has gripped the music scene since the '90s. In an era where artists and labels have been competing to create increasingly louder CDs, Earache firmly believes that the playback volume should be under the listener's control, not dictated by the producer. After all, that's what the volume control is there for!
Napalm Death's album "From Enslavement to Obliteration" made its mark when it was released on September 16th, 1988, under the Earache label. This recording took place during a tumultuous period, marked by frequent changes in Napalm Death's lineup. Back in 1988, during this dynamic time, "FROM ENSLAVEMENT TO OBLITERATION" emerged as a grindcore classic, which isn't surprising considering that the UK band essentially pioneered this metal subgenre on their earlier album, "SCUM."
The remarkable thing about "From Enslavement to Obliteration" is that it features almost entirely different lineups on its dual sides. Their prior work, "SCUM," laid the foundation for Napalm Death's future sound. The latter half of "SCUM" showcased vocalist Lee Dorrian and guitarist Bill Steer taking the lead on a relentless series of tracks. Many of these tracks are brief, clocking in at well under a minute. This album represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of grindcore.
