Whisper Supremacy

Whisper Supremacy

Track Listings

1. Emaciate

2. Cold Hate, Warm Blood

3. Loathe

4. White Worms

5. Flame to the Surface

6. Depths You've Fallen

7. Faceless Unknown

8. Serpent's Coil

Whisper Supremacy,Cryptopsy,Century Media,Death Metal/Black Metal,Heavy Metal

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Whew!

Brutal death metal served the Canadian way...

Cryptopsy is Brilliant, Regardless of the Frontman!

The way death metal SHOULD be done.

Enter DiSalvo: Another fine effort by Cryptopsy.

Whisper Supremacy
Cryptopsy
Manufacturer: Century Media
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000DCPY
Release Date: 1998-09-22

Tracks:

Emaciate
Cold Hate, Warm Blood
Loathe
White Worms
Flame To The Surface
Depths You've Fallen
Faceless Unknown
Serpent's Coil

Customer Reviews:

Whew!.......2007-02-22

Cryptopsy's 1998 album, "Whisper Supremacy," is, quite simply, a ferocious, ceaseless, and monstrous onslaught. Skinsman Flo Mounier's polyrhythmic, walloping, hyper-speed blasts are mind-blowingly technical (as evidenced by such songs as "White Worms" and "Depths You've Fallen"), and the massive, chaotic rhythms pulverize the listener incessantly. Then funky, slapped bass lines, and vocals (by Mike DiSalvo, who debuted with the band on this disc) that are delivered in the form of undecipherable grunts, roaring bellows, and sharp, high-pitched barks are added to the mix. But there's no doubt that the devastating, white hot, highly discordant, ear-bleeding riffs are the sound's main focal point. Guitarists Jon Levasseur and Miguel Roy rip through every song with smoke-inducing speed. Plus, their waves of monstrous riffs and crushing leads sound even better when they're backed by a production job that's as crisp and clear as this one. For proof, consider the first and third tracks: "Emaciate" and "Loathe," two blinding maelstroms of explosive, rapid fire, speaker shredding guitar noise which is almost deafening. Also, "Cold Hate, Warm Blood" is highlighted by a jackhammer rhythm, a slow breakdown, and a superb, lengthy guitar solo; "Faceless Unknown" is a lumbering, cascading beat; and "Serpents Coil" boasts rapid, blistering riffs. By album's end, the listener has almost never felt so clobbered. And even though there are a few standout tracks, most of the album blends together, and the songs are generally not as catchy as those on Cryptopsy's 1996 disc, "None So Vile." But if you like your metal lightning fast and thunderously loud, or if you just feel like being beaten into a bloody pulp, you should definitely already own "Whisper Supremacy." Just make sure you listen with rested ears, and a heart that can withstand almost anything.

Brutal death metal served the Canadian way..........2006-08-02

Ok, first I'd like to say that I wasn't a big death metal fan before I heard Cryptopsy. Thankfully Cryptopsy opened my eyes and forced me to look further and discover quite a few bands that were really worth it in the death metal genre. Now to the album. Cryptopsy is not your typical death metal band. Their songs, even though short in length, are very technical and with numerous changes throughout them. What's really adding to their music is their very strong rhythm section. The drummer is absolutely amazing , switching through different tempos and never keeping a single rhythm for more than 20 seconds (!!!) and the bass is really in the front in comparison to other similar acts. The lyrics are nothing too special but certainly better than the gore themes most death metal bands use. Overall, this is a must have for death metal fans and very recommended to any other fan of metal music. The vocals and the technicality might be too much for some people, but that's Cryptopsy!

Cryptopsy is Brilliant, Regardless of the Frontman!.......2006-07-31

I prefer Lord Worm's distinguished bark as witnessed on None So Vile, as do many other reviewers; so does that mean that DiSalvo is worthless? Of course not! DiSalvo sounds great as Cryptopsy's vocalist. I enjoyed every moment of Whisper Supremacy as much as I did None So Vile, and some aspects of it may arguably be superior. Really, I don't understand some of the criticisms of DiSalvo's performance, such as "he's too 'Hardcore'." Ummmmmm, even if that is true, since when is that such a bad thing???? Could someone fill me in if I'm just completely missing something? In the meantime, trust me, this band is sheer genius, and this album is one of their finest moments!

The way death metal SHOULD be done........2006-07-21

Cryptopsy are a special band, one of the elite few who still strive to push the boundaries of music. They constantly strive for more speed, more brutality and more complexity, and in doing so rise head and shoulders above your run-of-the-mill Deicide clone. And in case you haven't guessed, "Whisper Supremacy" is no exception.

For a band famed for their near-unrivalled savagery, "Whisper Supremacy" came as a surprise to me in just how musical it actually was. Through the dense, complex instrumental lines, intricate song structures which completely ignore the concept of verse/chorus and noticeably clear production (you can hear the bass! on a death metal album!), a rich, layered soundscape portraying unbeleivable power emerges. At the forefront lie the dual guitar harmonies, both intricately complex and fiendishly fast, yet still undeniably musical. Never is this demonstrated better than in the solos. Generally, I find death metal solos to be the epitome of technical wankery, a chance for the guitarist to show off his skill while not being at all pleasant to listen to. Cryptopsy, on the other hand, work their solos into the song structures (although, admittedly, maybe not the mix) to provide a genuinely climatic feel. The bass also plays its part, buttressing the guitar work and giving it a thicker, overall more powerful feel.

The drumming: ah yes, where would a Cryptopsy review be without mention of the demigod Flo Mounier? This man desrves every inch of his reputation. 32nd note blast beats (an achievement in itself) stop and start without warning; cymbals are used in haunting rhythms reminiscient of the most intense forms of black metal such as Keep Of Kalessin and early Immortal, and the snare drum is used sparingly enough to correctly place emphasis on the power that drum can portray, without going overboard into the ceaseless jackhammer beats found in Nile and Hate Eternal. Altogether, this serves to provide the perfect backbone of brutality to "Whisper Supremacy".

And finally we come to the vocals. Sorry all you diehard "None So Vile" fans, but as good as Lord Worm's ungodly rasps are, Mike DiSalvo's animal-like roars are a much more fitting accompaniment to the dense power of Cryptopsy's music, so much so that they even seem to have a groove of their own. What really makes them special is how he succeeds in synchronising with the instrumental work, changing in pitch or power to match with the guitars and drums. Make no mistake; when DiSalvo unleashes one of his gargantuan howls at the same time as the guitars come out with an especially fretboard-melting riff, he ensres that the power that riff should convey is not lost on an unattentive listener.

Yep, you guessed it. I proclaim "Whisper Supremacy" to be a triumph, a monument to the titan that is death metal. With brutality enough to bludgeon anyone into submission, combined with a soundscape complex and rich enough to rival Dark Tranquillity's "The Gallery," it has earned its way into the hearts and collections of anyone who calls themself a headbanger. Get it now.

Enter DiSalvo: Another fine effort by Cryptopsy........2006-07-15

My 1st introduction to Cryptopsy was None So Vile. When I got it I first popped it into my friends car CD. It was close to midnight and we were like "dude this is really bad stuff". But then I listened to this with an open mind and got it had a lotta potential, then I rated it 4 on Amazon. But then I really started to love it so I've decided to get into their other stuff. I was pretty sure they won't make anything heavier than NSV, so quite frankly they didn't (although I know Blasphemy Made Flesh was meant to be heavier but it was held back by the shi t production) but still don't get me wrong, this still can make the angry Slipknot fan rip himself apart. Other than that there is not much change except that Lord Worm was replaced by Mike DiSalvo who is a more comprehendable vocalist, although his growl is not as harsh as Lord Worm's. Flo Mounier's drumming is incredibly fast and the bass is very heavy and the guitar solos are very good although not as good or fast as those of Slayer and Suffocation. This album is also more well-produced than 'Blasphemy' and 'Vile'. Highlights include 'Loathe', 'Flame To The Surface' & 'Faceless Unknown'.

I don't think it's as good as NSV, maybe I could like this more if I was getting this one first. Not trying to turn off anyone, infact, I suggest that if you're new then START HERE. Cuz this is easier to get into and if you like it you would have no problem to see the brilliance of None So Vile and immediately be blown away!

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The epitome of unconventional, technical, brutal music.

Whisper Supremacy
Cryptopsy
Manufacturer: Century Media
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Emaciate
Cold Hate, Warm Blood
Loathe
White Worms
Flame to the Surface
Depths You've Fallen
Faceless Unknown
Serpent's Coil

Customer Reviews:

The epitome of unconventional, technical, brutal music........2003-06-11

Rarely do I come across an album that is astonishing in the pure speed, baffling with in it's time signatures and rhythms, mind-numbing in it's complexity, creative in it's songwriting, but at the very same time, makes me want to rip someone's face off.

To call this a death metal album hardly seems to do it justice, being that most death metal is dominated with monotonous growls, lame, masterbatory speed strumming, and recycled drum beats.

This album, although fits under the genre of "death metal", hardly fits any of the traits I listed above.

Drums: What words come to mind when hearing Flo's drumming on this album? Fast, intricate, genius, creative, but that does not even begin to describe it. He is all over his set every second of the album, there are no "down" or "mellow" parts to this album, there are only a couple seconds in which you are able to breathe before you are pummeled to death with a furious double bass, hyper blast beats, and spastic fills. His parts are unlike anything I've ever heard. His double bass rhythms are fast and complex, his fills are frequent and unpredictable, he utilizes odd jazzy drum parts that somehow fit in perfectly and his blast beats are the equalvilant to being shot with an M16. You can not go more than ten seconds listening to this album without hearing something either insanely fast or creative and complicated.

Guitar: Never have I heard the entire fretboard of a guitar be so badly abused. The dual guitar assault on this is relentless. Alex Auburn and Jon Levasseur churnout crushing riffs that dance all over the fretboard and keep up with Flo perfectly, the solos compliment the songs well, and are extremely well thought out, even though there are more moshy parts occasionally, and sometimes semi-melodic parts, the guitar parts NEVER go weak on this album.

Bass: Rarely can you find a bassist that can keep up with a great guitarist. But this is one of the many novelties found on this album. Eric can keep up with these fast punishing riffs, and even throws in a couple slap bass parts.

Sounds like a great album doesn't it? But wait, there's more.

Mike Disalvo is a brutal, rapid, unique, and creative voice, he fits the band perfectly. His somewhat abstract lyrics are wrapped in a brutal growl (that isn't retardedly low), that shifts harshness and pitch somewhat subtely, while adding an extra layer of complex rhythms over the already insanely technical music.

Overall song-writing: You usually never hear a band go through so many riffs in a single song, and go through so many speeds. At first listen, these riffs may seem randomly thrown together, but if you listen to the album about 30 times, (that's how complicated it is), you start to see how ingeniously these songs were written and put together. For instance, on White Worms (one of my favorites of the album), all the madness stops for one moment, Mike let's loose a brutal low scream as it suddenly goes into a breakdownish part, only to pick back up into a hyper blast part.

There are so many other parts on the album, I could write paragraphs upon paragraphs about how genious this album is, but you have to hear it to believe it.

If you consider yourself a fan of anything heavy or technical, there is NO reason why you shouldn't buy this album.

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