Scum - Napalm Death

Advantages: Loud, fast, hard
Disadvantages: Only for those who are into Grindcore, Death Metal or Hardcore

...want to get into Grindcore. Scum is Napalm Death's debut album and races and roars through 28 tracks. The first half of the album was recorded for a mere 50 pounds in Rich Bitch studios and was supposed to be split with another band, the second part is done with a change to the band line-up. If you want something pumped up, fast, dirty and loud - this is the album for you to get into Grindcore. In 2005, it was voted the 50th best British album ever ... Read review

Advantages: Instinct of survival is just about bearable.
Disadvantages: Its just fuzz. And really samey.

Man, the things i buy when I'm bored. I'd heard good things about Napalm Death, but when I bought this i was really disappointed - its just really hardcore fuzz music. Just when you think they are going to be old school metal, they really rip - the drumming goes mad and the fuzz goes into overdrive. The lyrics are.. well, i cant make them out, hes just shouting like a loon. I'd love to pick out a few good tracks here, but there's not really any ...
...awful. I personally can't stand the vocal, guitar tone and hardcore drumming. On the subject of drumming, it's basically a mix of slow bits in 4/4 with some faster bass pedal sections when it all goes haywire. "The kill" is truly awful. Its just fuzz, shouting and fast drumming ( I mean pretty fast). Jeez, its boring to listen to. Every song on the album (there are 28) sounds really similar. Every now and again there's a good riff, but the majority ... Read review