NAPALM DEATH - Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism · CD

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Background information about 'Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism'

After four decades of sonic brutality, Napalm Death proves they're nowhere near finished with their relentless assault on complacency. "Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism" finds the Birmingham legends delivering another masterclass in grindcore fury, wrapped in their trademark political venom and existential rage. From the opening salvo of "Fuck the Factoid" to the crushing finale of "A Bellyful of Salt and Spleen", this album showcases a band that refuses to slow down or soften their message. The production is crisp yet maintains that raw edge that makes Napalm Death so essential, allowing every blast beat and Barney Greenway's distinctive growls to cut through with surgical precision.

What makes this release particularly compelling is how the band balances their classic sound with subtle evolution. Tracks like "Contagion" and "Invigorating Clutch" demonstrate their ability to stretch beyond the two-minute mark without losing intensity, while maintaining the breakneck pace that defined grindcore. The album title itself perfectly encapsulates the band's worldview - finding moments of fierce joy even in the face of overwhelming despair. It's vintage Napalm Death with just enough fresh perspective to keep longtime fans engaged and newcomers properly terrified.

For fans of: Brutal Truth, Pig Destroyer, Terrorizer, Extreme Noise Terror and Carcass

Track listing

1. Fuck the Factoid
2. Backlash Just Because
3. That Curse of Being in Thrall
4. Contagion
5. Joie De Ne Pas Vivre
6. Invigorating Clutch
7. Zero Gravitas Chamber
8. Fluxing of the Muscle
9. Amoral
10. Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism
11. Acting in Gouged Faith
12. A Bellyful of Salt and Spleen

Manufacturer: Century Media Records GmbH, Schäferstr. 33a, 44147 Dortmund, Germany, Contact: www.centurymedia.com