MORBID ANGEL

2nd album from 1991 by America's MORBID ANGEL and one of the most influential, innovative and distinctive works in the history of Death Metal. Released in the wake of the groundbreaking "Altars of Madness", the album revealed a remarkable evolution in the band's approach, incorporating greater compositional depth, darker atmospheres and a far more ambitious vision without sacrificing any of its brutality.

"Blessed Are the Sick" blends twisted riffing, constantly shifting tempos, eerie passages and a strong sense of ceremonial darkness that sets it apart from many of its contemporaries. The creativity of Trey Azagthoth, the commanding vocal presence of David Vincent and the band's ability to balance extreme aggression with atmospheric moments resulted in an album that significantly expanded the artistic possibilities of Death Metal. Regarded by many fans as one of the genre's ultimate masterpieces, it remains essential listening more than three decades after its release.

Recommended for fans of: IMMOLATION, INCANTATION, DEICIDE, NOCTURNUS.! [Digipack]