1. PARTICLES 2. THE ENGINE OF DEATH 3. TWINKLE, TWINKLE LITTLE SCAR 4. NO PARADISE FOR THE DAMNED 5. WRATH 6. FEAR IS YOUR WEAPON 7. THE DEEPEST HOLE 8. HIGH ON HATE 9. PATHETIC 10. CIRCLE OF DEFEAT 11. LIKE CATTLE 12. ROS 13. THE SMALLEST MAN 14. CORNERED 15. STRIFE 16. THE CLASH 17. HETS 18. CLOSER TO THE END 19. FURY 20. FIGHT TERROR WITH TERROR 21. ETT INFLAMMERAT SAR 22. DELETED SCENES 23. CREATURE 24. DARKNESS FALLS
Description:
"Shift" on LP captures the final, fully realized stage of Nasum's ferocious grindcore vision: a dense, razor-sharp onslaught where blast-beat speed meets surprisingly nuanced songwriting. Across the album, the band fuse ultra-tight riffing, guttural yet articulate vocals and a punchy, modern production that preserves the rawness of early grind while adding clarity and weight. Lyrically, "Shift" channels political frustration, social criticism and existential anger, turning each track into a short, explosive manifesto. The sequencing on this vinyl edition maintains the album's relentless momentum while allowing brief, carefully placed dynamics to breathe, making repeated listens both overwhelming and rewarding. For collectors, this LP is not just another reissue, but an essential document of early-2000s extreme music at its most focused and relevant.
Nasum stand as one of the key bands in international grindcore, shaping the genre with their blend of speed, precision and socially conscious lyrics. Emerging from the Swedish extreme metal underground, they helped define a modern grind sound that influenced countless bands worldwide. Over the years, Nasum built a reputation for uncompromising albums and intense live shows, and "Shift" is widely regarded as one of their most impactful statements--often cited as a landmark that pushed grindcore beyond pure extremity into sharper, more structured songwriting, without sacrificing intensity.
"Shift" is released by Relapse Records, one of the most respected independent labels in extreme and experimental music. Since the early 1990s, Relapse has played a crucial role in bringing underground metal, grindcore, sludge, death metal and other boundary-pushing styles to a global audience. Known for high production standards, carefully curated rosters and high-quality vinyl pressings, the label has become a trusted mark for listeners seeking heavy and innovative sounds. With this LP edition of "Shift", Relapse underlines its long-standing commitment to preserving key works of extreme music in definitive physical formats.
Metal
56.009
- Black Metal 3.563- Death Metal/Gothic 2.889- Doom Metal 1.002- Gothic 158- Gothic Metal 289- Grind Core 166- Hard Rock 8.938- Hardcore 2.422- Heavy Metal 32.013- New Metal 254- Power Metal 626- Rock Crossover 107- Thrash Metal 2.336Songwriter 3.440
