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Obituary - Back from the Dead Audio CD

A fair review of the Obituary "Back from the Dead" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Obituary reviews here, or go back to the Obituary tabs.

Obituary Band: Obituary
Title: Back from the Dead
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Release Date: 1997-04-22
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Threatening Skies 2: By the Light 3: Inverted 4: Platonic Disease 5: Download 6: Rewind 7: Feed on the Weak 8: Lockdown 9: Pressure Point 10: Back from the Dead 11: Bullituary [Remix] 12: [CD-ROM Track]

Definitely underrated !!
Instead of the constant slow/doomy sound the band is known for, this CD is more fast paced which makes for a much better listen. I don't understand the lackluster reviews for this album because I definitely consider it as one of their better albums. As for John Tardy's vocals, I think they keep getting better as each CD is released (I can barely stand his vocals on 'The End Complete'!!) If you like their latest comeback release 'Frozen in Time' then I would recommend this CD without a doubt!.


Great, non-generic death
Traditional DM tends to get boring rather quickly, I think, and therefore I'm always on the lookout for bands who try to push the boundaries, either in terms of brutality or . See, in my opinion, there's only so much you can do with the standard death metal formula. . . something else. That's why I love Bloodbath's 'Resurrection Through Carnage', and that's why I love this album from Obituary. This is not just standard, tried-and-true DM, but it actually displays influences from the rather more punk side of extreme music. I can see why DM purists are eager to condemn this album, but for any open-minded devotee of extreme music, this ought to be mandatory listening. .


Doesn't come close to Obituary's past greats
There isn't much diversity here, but the band's patented pummeling drum assault and John Tardy's great vocals save "Back From the Dead" from mediocrity. 1997's "Back From the Dead" was a step down from the past masterpieces that Obituary fans came to expect from "Slowly We Rot" and "Cause of Death". Opening track "Threatening Skies" is superb and an Obituary classic, while "Platonic Disease" and "Feed on the Weak" are solid. As a whole, the album is shorter than one would hope, and long time Obituary fans who grew up on the previously mentioned albums will be very disappointed here. New fans to the band are better off checking out "Cause of Death" and "Slowly We Rot" first before checking out "Back From the Dead", and hear first hand one of the greatest death metal bands of all time in their prime. .


RIP Obituary
I'm basing this review on growing up with Cause of Death & Slowly We Rot. . this album is not even close to these classic albums and should be avoided if you're looking for the classic sound.


FINAL GREAT DEATH METAL ALBUM
"Threatening Skies" is an instant DM classic and much of the album does a good job of diversifying. I haven't heard a better death metal album since Obituary's swansong "Back From the Dead" (1997 and still waiting) and I've been waiting for something from anyone to even touch Obituary but all of the other death metal bands are too busy either ripping off At The Gates or Mortician. This album is a much better all around product than World Demise and a good note to go out on. I give it a 5 outta 5 because it's the last Death Metal album even worth [it]and in my opinion is DMs final chapter.


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