Unquestionable Presence

Atheist - Unquestionable Presence

Unquestionable Presence is the second album by the death metal band Atheist. It was released in 1991 and added a new sound by using jazz-like harmonies, subtle latin rhythms and unusual time signatures.

Album information

It is considered a landmark album in the genre of technical death metal.

Bassist Roger Patterson wrote the bass lines for Unquestionable Presence, but was killed in a touring van accident before the recording sessions took place. His work, however, can be heard on the pre-production demos included with the 2005 re-release. Tony Choy was brought in as a replacement to play bass on the album.

Track listing

1. "Mother Man" - 4:34
2. "Unquestionable Presence" - 4:07
3. "Your Life's Retribution" - 3:17
4. "Enthralled in Essence" - 3:38
5. "An Incarnation's Dream" - 4:53
6. "The Formative Years" - 3:30
7. "Brains" - 3:41
8. "And the Psychic Saw" - 4:45

Personnel

Atheist

• Kelly Shaefer (vocals, guitar)
• Rand Burkey (guitar)
• Tony Choy (bass)
• Steve Flynn (drums)
• Roger Patterson (bass) (on tracks 9-15 on 2005 re-release)

Recorded at Morrisound, Tampa, Florida in 1991. Produced by Scott Burns and Atheist with special thanks to Tom Morris. Cover artwork by Justice Mitchell.