Description

Coroner – Grin – Compact Disc

Grin is the fourth studio album by the Swiss thrash metal band Coroner, released in 1993. The album represents a departure from the band’s earlier thrash metal sound, incorporating elements of industrial and alternative metal, as well as progressive rock.

Featuring tracks like ‘Dream Path,’ ‘Internal Conflicts,’ and ‘Grin (Nails Hurt),’ the album showcases Coroner’s evolution as musicians and songwriters. Grin explores darker and more introspective themes compared to the band’s earlier work, with lyrics touching on topics such as mental illness, societal alienation, and existential angst.

Musically, Grin incorporates a wider range of influences and experimental elements, including electronic samples, atmospheric keyboards, and complex song structures. The album’s sound is characterized by its atmospheric textures, intricate guitar work, and haunting melodies, creating a mood that is both intense and introspective.

Grin received positive reviews upon its release and is considered a cult classic among fans of Coroner and progressive metal. While it may not have achieved the same level of commercial success as some of the band’s earlier albums, Grin remains a testament to Coroner’s musical innovation and willingness to push the boundaries of the thrash metal genre.

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Futurist Records

Track Listing
1. Dream Path
2. Lethargic Age, The
3. Caveat (To The Coming)
4. Serpent Moves
5. Status: Still Thinking
6. Theme For Silence
7. Paralyzed, Mesmerized
8. Grin (Nails Hurt)
9. Host