Programmed to Consume

Programmed to Consume is the second full-length album by Abysmal Dawn. It was released on May 13, 2008 in the United States. It is their first album with Relapse Records.

Programmed to Consume
Studio album by Abysmal Dawn
Released	May 13, 2008
Recorded	November 2007
Genre	Death metal
Length	37:23
Label	Relapse Records
Producer	Abysmal Dawn, John Haddad
Abysmal Dawn chronology
From Ashes (2005) Programmed to Consume (2008) Leveling the Plane of Existence (2011)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
About.com	4/5[1]
AllMusic	3.5/5[2]
Blabbermouth.net	8.5/10[3]
Metal.de	5/10[4]
Rock Hard	7.5/10[5]

Critical reception

The album received a score of 3 out of 6 from Norway's Scream. The reviewer joked that the album might as well "be called 'Programmed To Play Standard Death Metal'" because it sounded so "average" and was "predictable and lacking in ideas". While they praised the musicianship and production, they stated "the band showcases zero intent to create an identity".^[6] AllMusic wrote: "If you were to make a 'death metal checklist,' all of the genre's prerequisites are met on [...] Programmed to Consume."^[2] About.com said the band expanded and perfected their sound on the record, using elements from thrash and black metal.^[1] Blabbermouth.net wrote: "[...] what impresses me most about 'Programmed to Consume' is how expertly the band balances tunefulness with merciless force."^[3] Ox-Fanzine called the album a disappointment that doesn't contain any weaknesses but not any highlights either.^[7]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Charles Elliott; all music is composed by Abysmal Dawn, except where noted.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Programmed to Consume"	4:21
2.	"Compulsory Resurrection"	4:10
3.	"Twilight's Fallen"	5:29
4.	"Grotesque Modern Art"	3:10
5.	"A Remission of Life"	3:46
6.	"The Descent"	4:17
7.	"Aeon Aomegas" (instrumental; written by Jaime Boulanger)	1:42
8.	"Cease to Comprehend"	4:48
9.	"Walk the Path of Fire"	5:41

Personnel

• Charles Elliott - guitars, vocals
• Jaime Boulanger - guitars
• Terry Barajas - drums
• Michael Cosio - bass
• Mick Mullin - mastering