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Our take on the Death

Symbolic is Death's 1995 album, the peak of Chuck Schuldiner's progressive death metal. It pairs fast, technical riffing with clean, melodic passages and philosophical lyrics. It is the band's most accessible and most melodic record, a step beyond the rawer Human and Individual Thought Patterns. Reviewers and longtime fans treat it as the high point of Schuldiner's songwriting and the entry point for new listeners.

Best forNewcomers to death metalFans of technical and progressive metalGuitarists studying riff and solo workListeners who want melody with their heaviness
Pros
  • Strong, varied songwriting across the whole album
  • Technical guitar work that still serves the songs
  • Melodic passages balance the aggression
  • Introspective, thoughtful lyrics
  • Clean, powerful 1995 production
Cons
  • Harsh vocals remain a barrier for some listeners
  • Progressive structures demand repeated listens
  • Some fans prefer the rawer early albums
  • Short runtime leaves little room for extras

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Death price history

Lowest price we've seen: $9.99 on Nov 13 at VINYL. Tracked across 13 stores since Nov 13.

What reviewers say

Reviewers and owners consistently rank Symbolic among the best death metal albums and call it Death's most refined work. Praise centers on Schuldiner's guitar playing, the melodies and the songwriting. Criticism is limited, mostly from fans who prefer the band's earlier, more brutal sound.

What people mention
  • Guitar workPraisedListeners single out the technical riffing and solos as the album's core strength.
  • SongwritingPraisedFans call the arrangements tight and varied, with no filler tracks.
  • MelodyPraisedThe melodic passages are seen as what sets Symbolic apart from other death metal of its era.
  • VocalsMixedThe harsh vocal style works for genre fans but keeps some listeners away.
  • ProductionPraisedThe 1995 mix is described as clear and powerful, letting the guitars breathe.

About the Death

Symbolic is an album by Death, released in 1995. It features Chuck Schuldiner and continues the band's progressive death metal sound, combining heavy riffs with intricate melodies and lyrics that take on serious themes.

The track list includes the title track Symbolic, Zero Tolerance, Crystal Mountain, Empty Words, Perennial Quest and 1,000 Eyes. Crystal Mountain is known for its complex guitar work and philosophical themes. Empty Words and Perennial Quest show Schuldiner's introspective lyrics, and 1,000 Eyes deals with surveillance and control.

The album pushed the boundaries of the genre and influenced many technical and progressive metal bands.

Artist
Death
Album
Symbolic
Release year
1995
Genre
Progressive death metal
Featured tracks
Symbolic, Zero Tolerance, Crystal Mountain, Empty Words, Perennial Quest, 1,000 Eyes

Questions and answers

Is Symbolic a good first Death album?
Yes. It is the band's most melodic and accessible record, so it works well as an introduction before the rawer early albums.
How does it compare with Human and Individual Thought Patterns?
Symbolic continues the progressive direction of those albums but is tighter and more melodic, with stronger hooks and cleaner production.
What are the standout tracks?
Crystal Mountain, the title track, Zero Tolerance and Perennial Quest are the ones most often named.
Is this the original 1995 recording?
The album was released in 1995 on Roadrunner; later editions are remasters of the same recordings, so check which edition you are buying.
Who plays on the album?
Chuck Schuldiner handles guitar and vocals, with Gene Hoglan on drums, Bobby Koelble on guitar and Kelly Conlon on bass.
Where is the Death cheapest?
At Electric Fetus, for $12.99, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Death?
14 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, VINYL, Latchkey, Barnes & Noble, Electric Fetus.

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