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Napalm Death - Harmony Corruption

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Harmony Corruption is the third studio album by the English extreme metal band Napalm Death, released in 1990 via Earache Records. The album documents a major stylistic shift for the group, moving away from the short, fast-paced grindcore of their early work toward a slower, heavier death metal sound. It was recorded at Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida, with producer Scott Burns, giving it the distinct tone of the era's American death metal scene. The record also marks the debut of vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway.

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When was Napalm Death's Harmony Corruption released?

Harmony Corruption was released in 1990 through Earache Records as Napalm Death's third studio album. It documents a major transition between the band's early grindcore attack and a heavier, slower extreme-metal approach.

How does Harmony Corruption differ from Napalm Death's early grindcore?

The album uses longer songs, heavier death-metal riffing, and more deliberate pacing than the short blasts associated with Scum. It remains aggressive, but its structure gives the guitars and groove more space than Napalm Death's earliest material.

Why is Harmony Corruption important in Napalm Death's history?

It shows the band broadening its sound without abandoning extreme music, a move that helped define its early-1990s direction. The 1990 record is therefore useful for listeners tracing the path from grindcore toward death metal.

Which Napalm Death song is a good entry point for this album?

Suffer the Children is a strong starting point because it combines the album's faster attack with its heavier death-metal character. From there, listeners can compare it with the shorter, more chaotic songs on Scum.

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