The band is recognized as pioneers of the grindcore genre, blending elements of crust punk and death metal. They are known for their noise-filled sound, characterized by distorted, down-tuned guitars, grinding overdrive bass, high-speed tempo, blast beats, and vocals consisting of incomprehensible growls or high-pitched shrieks. Their songs are exceptionally short, often featuring sociopolitical lyrics. Napalm Death gained substantial influence in the global metal community with the release of their debut album "Scum" in 1987, which was issued by Earache Records. Notably, their track "You Suffer" holds the Guinness World Record for the shortest recorded song, lasting a mere 1.316 seconds.
Over the years, Napalm Death has released sixteen studio albums and is recognized by Nielsen SoundScan as the seventh-best-selling death metal band in the United States.
Studio albums
Scum (1987)
From Enslavement to Obliteration (1988)
Harmony Corruption (1990)
Utopia Banished (1992)
Fear, Emptiness, Despair (1994)
Diatribes (1996)
Inside the Torn Apart (1997)
Words from the Exit Wound (1998)
Enemy of the Music Business (2000)
Order of the Leech (2002)
The Code Is Red...Long Live the Code (2005)
Smear Campaign (2006)
Time Waits for No Slave (2009)
Utilitarian (2012)
Apex Predator - Easy Meat (2015)
Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism (2020)
Distorting the Medium
Napalm Death Lyrics
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Ways and means to call the shots
Fingers in the pies which resign us from vacant urges
Facing the bombardment, no escape
Stick your intentions, parade of puppets
Sickly sweet, you stink of vulgarity
Sacrifice the faculties
Next step is to gain approval from those ignore
Those who recognize the charade
To fabricate alternatives designed to be expensive
In hand with the regular facade
Acquire acclaim with plastic actions
Sickly sweet, you stink of vulgarity
Sacrifice the faculties
All you've achieved is synthetic scenes
Fit into the cliché, a legend in your own brain
Bigoted, motivated, only for prestige
A mask for your inadequacy
Reshaping for what's required
For slick commercially
Censored for subversion, redundant machine
Don't let them mold your identity
The lyrics of Napalm Death's song Distorting the Medium criticize the media industry and those who use it for their personal gains. The first stanza speaks about how the youth is pre-assumed to follow popular icons and the means used by those in power to control the young minds. The lyrics indicate that the youth is devoid of their own opinions and coerced to conform to society's norms propagated by the media.
The second stanza highlights the hypocrisy of those who seek to gain control of the media industry. These people use their power to create a facade of sweetness, but in reality, aim to manipulate and control what the masses consume. The chorus of the song reinforces this idea, stating that the so-called accomplishments of such individuals are shallow and artificial.
The third and final stanza emphasizes the need to stand apart from the crowd and not let the media or society shape one's identity. The song encourages individuals to break free, reclaim their identity, and not let themselves become a tool in the hands of those manipulating the media industry for their aims.
Overall, the lyrics of this song suggest an urgent need to identify and resist the manipulation of media and the individuals behind it.
Line by Line Meaning
Saturating, pre-assuming icon of the youth
You are forcefully imposing your beliefs on the younger generation
Ways and means to call the shots
You are manipulating the system for your own interests
Fingers in the pies which resign us from vacant urges
You are involved in everything and suppressing any dissenting voices
Facing the bombardment, no escape
You are facing criticism for your actions, but you can't hide from it
Stick your intentions, parade of puppets
You are controlling others like puppets to serve your own interests
Sickly sweet, you stink of vulgarity
Your actions come off as fake and insincere
Sacrifice the faculties
You are ignoring common sense and principles
All you've achieved is synthetic scenes
Your accomplishments are shallow and meaningless
Next step is to gain approval from those ignore
Your next goal is to win over those who are indifferent or apathetic
Those who recognize the charade
Your actions are obvious to those who see through your facade
To fabricate alternatives designed to be expensive
You are creating fake, expensive alternatives to give the illusion of choice
In hand with the regular facade
This is all part of your routine, phony behavior
Acquire acclaim with plastic actions
You are seeking recognition for superficial deeds
Fit into the cliché, a legend in your own brain
You conform to stereotypes and delude yourself into thinking you're important
Bigoted, motivated, only for prestige
Your prejudices drive you and you seek status above all else
A mask for your inadequacy
You hide your own shortcomings behind a facade
Reshaping for what's required
You'll change yourself to suit the situation
For slick commercially
You prioritize profit over other values
Censored for subversion, redundant machine
You suppress any subversive ideas and have become predictable
Don't let them mold your identity
Don't let others shape who you are or what you stand for.
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