What is the best Death album of all time?

Seven albums charting the entire evolution of death metal — from primitive brutality to sophisticated progressive mastery. Each record is distinct, each has its champions.

1. 1
   Human

   Death's 1991 technical death metal breakthrough showcasing extraordinary musicianship.
2. 2
   Symbolic

   Death's 1995 melodic and progressive death metal album often voted their best.
3. 3
   The Sound of Perseverance

   Death's 1998 final album, the most progressive and intricate of their catalog.
4. 4
   Individual Thought Patterns

   Death's 1993 highly technical album featuring Steve DiGiorgio on fretless bass.
5. 5
   Leprosy

   Death's 1988 album solidifying death metal's foundational sound.
6. 6
   Spiritual Healing

   Death's 1990 album showing Chuck Schuldiner's growing compositional sophistication.
7. 7
   Scream Bloody Gore

   Death's 1987 debut album, one of the first true death metal records.