Obsolescence (album)

Obsolescence
Studio album by Abysmal Dawn
Released	October 24, 2014
Recorded	Artisan Road Studios
Genre	Death metal
Length	48:00
Label	Relapse
Producer	Mike Bear
Abysmal Dawn chronology
Leveling the Plane of Existence (2011) Obsolescence (2014)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Bravewords	[1]
Metal Storm	7.4/10[2]
Popmatters	7/10[3]
Revolver	3/5[4]

Obsolescence is the fourth album by death metal band Abysmal Dawn. It was released on October 24, 2014 by Relapse Records. It's also to be considered as a follow-up album from their previous release Leveling the Plane of Existence.^[5] A music video was made for "Inanimate".

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Human Obsolescence"	4:30
2.	"Perfecting Slavery"	4:46
3.	"Inanimate"	4:15
4.	"Devouring the Essence of God"	3:19
5.	"One Percent Incomplete"	3:34
6.	"Loathed in Life / Praised in Death"	4:51
7.	"By My Demons"	4:09
8.	"Laborem Morte Liberat Te"	5:21
9.	"The Inevitable Return to Darkness"	6:11
10.	"Night's Blood" (Dissection cover)	7:04
Total length:		48:00

Personnel

Abysmal Dawn

• Charles Elliott – vocals, guitars
• Eliseo Garcia – bass
• Andy Nelson – guitars
• Scott Fuller – drums

Additional musicians

• Christian Münzner – guitar on "Perfecting Slavery"
• Bobby Koelble – guitar on "Devouring the Essence of God"

Production

• Pär Olofsson – cover art
• Mike Bear – producer
• John Haddad – mixing, mastering

References

1. Pratt, Greg. "ABYSMAL DAWN - OBSOLESCENCE". Bravewords.com. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
2. "Abysmal Dawn - Obsolescence review". Metal Storm. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
3. Houle, Zachary (December 11, 2014). "Abysmal Dawn: Obsolescence". Popmatters. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
4. Krovatin, Christopher (October 14, 2014). "Review: Abysmal Dawn — Obsolescence". Revolver. NewBay Media. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
5. "ABYSMAL DAWN: 'Obsolescence' Album Details Revealed". Blabbermouth. August 6, 2014. Retrieved October 26, 2014.