Description

Napalm Death – Scum – Cassette

Scum is the debut studio album by the British grindcore band Napalm Death. The album was released in 1987 and is considered one of the most influential and iconic albums in the grindcore and extreme metal genres.

Napalm Death is known for their intense and aggressive sound, characterized by blistering speed, short song durations, and politically charged lyrics. Scum showcases the band’s pioneering approach to music, fusing elements of punk, hardcore, and metal into a unique and chaotic sonic onslaught.

The album’s title, Scum, is reflective of the band’s confrontational and socially critical themes that often center around political and societal issues.

Scum features a relentless barrage of short and explosive tracks, many of which are under a minute in length. The album’s music is marked by ferocious guitar riffs, rapid-fire drumming, and guttural vocals, creating an abrasive and visceral listening experience.

Scum had a significant impact on the extreme metal and grindcore scenes, influencing countless bands and helping to define the genre’s sound and attitude. It remains a seminal work in Napalm Death’s discography and is regarded as a classic within the extreme music community.

If you’re interested in exploring Napalm Death’s music and Scum, the album provides a glimpse into Napalm Death’s groundbreaking approach to music and their contribution to the evolution of extreme metal.

Earache Records

Song List

1. Multinational Corporations
2. Instinct Of Survival
3. Kill, The
4. Scum
5. Caught…In A Dream
6. Polluted Minds
7. Sacrificed
8. Siege Of Power
9. Control
10. Born On Your Knees
11. Human Garbage
12. You Suffer
13. Life?
14. Prison Without Walls
15. Point Of No Return
16. Negative Approach
17. Success?
18. Deceiver
19. C.S.
20. Parasites
21. Pseudo Youth
22. Divine Death
23. As The Machine Rolls On
24. Common Enemy
25. Moral Crusade
26. Stigmatized
27. M.A.D.
28. Dragnet