Swallowed in Black

Swallowed in Black is the second full-length album by Sadus released in 1990. Reissued by Displeased Records in 2007 with 3 bonus tracks and a videoclip.

Swallowed in Black
Studio album by Sadus
Released	September 11, 1990
Recorded	May / June 1990 at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA.
Genre	Thrash metal, death metal
Length	44:38
Label	Roadrunner
Sadus chronology
Illusions (1988) Swallowed in Black (1990) A Vision of Misery (1992)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]

Music

Swallowed in Black has been categorized as "right on the borderline between thrash and death metal." The music has been said to be more melodic than on its predecessor, Illusions. The album incorporates clean guitar tones on some tracks. Steve Di Giorgio's bass playing has been called "blinding and intricate."^[2]

Reception

Eduardo Rivadavia of AllMusic wrote: "DiGiorgio effectively makes his case for the high demand he would enjoy as an extreme metal session player in years to come. As for Sadus, the band, their standing as favorite sons of the first death metal wave remains secure, thanks to fine efforts like Swallowed in Black."^[2]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Black"	5:25
2.	"Man Infestation"	4:06
3.	"Last Abide"	2:18
4.	"The Wake"	4:21
5.	"In Your Face"	1:03
6.	"Good Rid'nz"	4:33
7.	"False Incarnation"	4:37
8.	"Images"	4:25
9.	"Powers of Hate"	3:40
10.	"Arise"	6:18
11.	"Oracle of Obmission"	3:49
Total length:		44:38

All tracks are written by Sadus.

2007 Reissue bonus tracks

12. "The wake (demo)"
13. "Powers of Hate (demo)"
14. "Good Rid'nz (demo)"
15. "Good Rid'nz (video clip)"

Credits

• Darren Travis – guitar, vocals
• Rob Moore – guitar
• Steve Di Giorgio – bass
• Jon Allen – drums

Charts

Monthly

Year	Chart	Position
2007	Poland (ZPAV Top 100)	45[3]