Morgoth (Germany) "Cursed" (1991)
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'Cursed' truly is a historic death metal masterpiece debut full length album one is germany death metal pioneers MORGOTH. Recorded in 1991, this German band was part of the first wave of European death metal bands. A compelling mix of slowed down heavy death metal with lots of great riffs, then gets fast and brutal again. For US death metal fans imagine a mix between Obituary and Death.
Out of print on vinyl since 1991, this is a great opportunity to get this piece of death metal history.
This is one the best recordings ever! I'll been a fan of death metal for over 20 years. MORGOTH was one of the original death metal bands that hooked me to the genre. I was fortunate enough to see the band perform live in concert while stationed over in Germany for the Army. I bought 'Cursed' when it was a new release, but lost it years ago. Thank God! I found the cd availible on Amazon. Morgoth doesn't compare to any other band. Great, original death metal!
This is THE German death metal classic from 1991 and a masterly crafted album uniting straight-forward aggression with sinister atmospheric elements that enabled “Cursed” to stick out from the mass of death metal releases hitting the scene in the early 90’s and nicely differed from the US or Scandinavian traditions also due to being recorded in the legendary Woodhouse studio. Where other acts strived for getting more speedy and technical, MORGOTH refused and concentrated on getting darker and more oppressive. From up-tempo assaults such as “Body Count” over to gloomy, thundering epic tracks as “Exit To Temptation” or “Opportunity Is Gone” with the trademark killer riffing, “Cursed” has lost none of its brilliance to the very day!
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"Cursed" is the first full-length release by the German band Morgoth. It was released in 1991 by Century Media. The song "Body Count" was used in the shock documentary "Traces of Death" it's the first song that plays in the movie.
Track listing:
1. "Cursed" – 2:05
2. "Body Count" – 3:36
3. "Exit to Temptation" – 6:02
4. "Unreal Imagination" – 3:30
5. "Isolated" – 5:25
6. "Sold Baptism" – 3:40
7. "Suffer Life" – 4:26
8. "Opportunity Is Gone" – 7:21
9. "Darkness" – 3:55 (Cover Warning)
Total Time: 40:02
Music videos were made for Isolated:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTb9HFabDrI
Music videos were made for Sold Baptism:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6U3bqRUY0I
Recording information:
Recorded at Woodhouse Studios Dortmund.
Mixed at Music Grinder, L.A.
Line-up:
Marc Grewe - Vocals
Harald Busse - Guitars
Carsten Otterbach - Guitars
Sebastian Swart - Bass
Rüdiger Hennecke - Drums
R. Kampf - Executive producer
Siggi Bemm - Recording
T. Gielsbach - Artwork (additional)
S. Mertens - Artwork (additional)
Jesus the Conqueror - Cover art
Dirk Draeger - Producer, Mixing
Randy Burns - Mixing
Released April 24, 1991
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