Excursions in the 2002nd Dimension: A Wild Ride Through Swedish Death Metal Chaos
Alright, buckle up, because Nirvana 2002’s Excursions in the 2002nd Dimension is not your grandma’s jam session. Released way back in 1989 (yeah, when hair was big and spandex was king), this Swedish death metal gem punches you right in the eardrums with its raw energy and unapologetic brutality. And no, it’s not related to that other Nirvana band—you know, the one Kurt Cobain fronted. This is a whole different beast.
The album kicks off with “Physical Excursion,” which feels like being chased by a chainsaw-wielding lunatic through a haunted forest. It’s fast, relentless, and kinda makes you question all your life choices while headbanging furiously. The riffs are so sharp they could cut glass, and the vocals? Let’s just say if growls were a superpower, this guy would be saving—or destroying—the world. You’ll remember this track because it doesn’t let up for even a second. Seriously, try listening to it without breaking into an involuntary air guitar solo. I dare you.
Then there’s “Krishna Extrema,” which is basically what happens when someone takes spirituality and smashes it into a blender with pure chaos. The song somehow balances eerie atmospherics with bone-crushing heaviness, making it stand out from the rest of the pack. Is it sacrilegious? Maybe. Is it awesome? Absolutely. If you’re looking for something that sounds like a temple collapsing during a thunderstorm, this is your jam.
“Brutality” lives up to its name too—because why wouldn’t it? But honestly, after those first two tracks, my brain was already leaking out of my ears, so I might’ve zoned out halfway through. Still, props to them for keeping the carnage going strong.
Let’s talk about the label real quick: Not On Label. That’s gotta sting, right? Like, imagine putting together such a face-melting masterpiece only to slap “Not On Label” on the cover. Feels like showing up to prom wearing socks with sandals. But hey, maybe that DIY vibe adds to the charm?
So here’s the thing: Excursions in the 2002nd Dimension isn’t perfect, but it sure as hell is memorable. Listening to it feels like stepping into some alternate universe where Sweden decided to invent time-traveling death metal robots. And honestly, who wouldn’t want to live in that reality?
Final thought: If aliens ever invade Earth, we should blast this album at them. Either they’ll surrender immediately, or they’ll start moshing. Either way, win-win.
