''The Negation'' is the third studio album by the

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band

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. It was released on 9 March 2004, through

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. It is Decapitated's final album to feature vocalist Wojciech "Sauron" Wąsowicz.

Critical reception

After its release, ''The Negation'' received mixed reviews from music critics. William York of

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praised the production saying ..is far better than on most of the big-name death metal albums released in the early 2000s. It's clear and full sounding, yet without being overly slick or digitally sanitized." While Jill Mikkelson of

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praised songwriting "All ten songs are delivered with debilitating momentum and quirky time changes, humiliating most contemporary metal outfits. Slower grooves paired with bludgeoning drumming create a crisp but exceptionally intense sound that has developed into their own."

Track listing

Personnel

Decapitated

* Wojciech "Sauron" Wąsowicz –

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Wacław Kiełtyka Wacław "Vogg" Kiełtyka (born 17 December 1981) is a Polish musician, best known as the guitarist of the death metal band Decapitated. In addition to Decapitated, Wacław has been the guitarist of Lux Occulta since 1998, as well as a former memb ...

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* Marcin "Martin" Rygiel –

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Witold Kiełtyka Witold "Vitek" Kiełtyka (24 January 1984 – 2 November 2007) was a Polish musician, best known as the drummer and percussionist for the technical death metal band Decapitated (band), Decapitated, and younger brother of the musician Wacław Kie ...

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Production

* Sławek and Wojtek Wiesławski –

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* Decapitated – production * Jacek Wiśniewski – cover art * Darek Kempny – photography

References

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