Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism explained

Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism
Type:studio
Artist:Napalm Death
Cover:Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism cover art.jpg
Recorded:August 2017 – April 2020
Studio:Parlour Studios in Kettering, England
Genre:
  • Grindcore
  • death metal
Label:Century Media
Producer:Russ Russell
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Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism is the sixteenth studio album by British grindcore band Napalm Death. It was released on 18 September 2020 through Century Media.[1]

It is the band's first full-length studio album since 2015's Apex Predator – Easy Meat, making it their longest gap between albums.

Metal Hammer named it as the second best metal album of 2020.[2]

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.

Napalm Death

Additional musicians

Production and design

Charts

Chart performance for Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism
Chart (2020)Peak
position
French Albums (SNEP)[4] 120
Norwegian Vinyl Albums (VG-lista)[5] 31

Notes and References

  1. News: NAPALM DEATH Announces New Album 'Throes Of Joy In The Jaws Of Defeatism'. Blabbermouth.net. 8 July 2020. 24 July 2020.
  2. Web site: The 50 best metal albums of 2020 . . . March 12, 2021 . January 8, 2020.
  3. News: MARK 'BARNEY' GREENWAY Discusses MITCH HARRIS's Involvement With New NAPALM DEATH Album. Blabbermouth.net. 12 October 2020. 13 October 2020.
  4. Web site: Top Albums (Week 39, 2020). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. French. 28 September 2020.
  5. Web site: Vinyl 2020 uke 40. no. topplista.no. 2 October 2020. 17 March 2021.