I've always been a huge fan of Obituary and felt that the bands first two records, 'Slowly We Rot' and 'Cause...' were pretty much unequalled slabs of death metal. This means of course that the band have a need to move on but as is often the case, fans want the band to try to emulate what went before, which isn't really about progression. 'The End...' is nine cuts of buzzing death metal, star performers being the guitar evil of West and Perres. This is a darker, more complex record than previous, Tardy's vocals less intense, mind you, after a few years of those kind of vocals it's no wonder at it, and opener 'I'm In Pain' could be a direct reference to Tardy's sore throat!! Donald Tardy's drums are dense throughout, and there are some killer riffs on offer, fave cut being 'Dead Silence' with its twisted riffs. Another quality record from the swamps of Florida, and for those of you stuck in the time warp of the first two albums I ask you to lend a severed ear to 'Corrosive' as proof that Obituary can still desecrate a grave or two with their sound.
8/10
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