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SOILWORK - A Predator's Portrait · TRANSPARENT ORANGE LP

Product information "SOILWORK - A Predator's Portrait · TRANSPARENT ORANGE LP"

Transparent orange vinyl with insert and poster.

More about 'A Predator's Portrait'

Soilwork's third studio offering "A Predator's Portrait" stands as a pivotal moment in the Swedish melodic death metal scene, showcasing the band's evolution from their more aggressive roots toward a more refined and melodically sophisticated approach. Released originally in 2001, this album captures the quintet at their creative peak, weaving together crushing riffs with soaring melodies that would become their signature sound. The production work allows every instrument to breathe while maintaining the necessary heaviness, creating an atmosphere that's both brutal and beautiful. Tracks like "Bastard Chain" and "Like the Average Stalker" demonstrate the band's ability to balance extreme metal aggression with memorable hooks that stick with you long after the record stops spinning.

The album's strength lies in its dynamic range - from the crushing opener "Bastard Chain" to the more experimental moments scattered throughout, Soilwork proves they're not afraid to push boundaries while staying true to their core sound. Björn "Speed" Strid's vocal performance is particularly noteworthy, seamlessly transitioning between harsh growls and clean singing that would later become a hallmark of modern melodic death metal. The guitar work by Peter Wichers and Ola Frenning creates a wall of sound that's both technically impressive and emotionally resonant, supported by a rhythm section that knows exactly when to pummel and when to groove.

For fans of:
In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, At the Gates, Arch Enemy and Darkane

Track listing

  1. Bastard Chain
  2. Like the Average Stalker
  3. Needlefeast
  4. Neurotica Rampage
  5. The Analyst
  6. Grand Failure Anthem
  7. Structure Divine
  8. Shadowchild
  9. Final Fatal Force
  10. A Predator's Portrait

Manufacturer: Warner Music Group Germany Holding GmbH, Alter Wandrahm 14, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, Contact: www.nuclearblast.com

Artist: Soilwork
Color effect: Single color
Label/Manufacturer: Nuclear Blast Records
Vinyl specification: Insert
Genre: Melodic Death Metal

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