"Obituary [...] were less musically adept than or , so they downplayed whirlwind tempos for chugging, grimy half-time …"

"If death metal first came to life during the mid- to late '80s courtesy of bands like Florida's Death [...] Obituary,…"

"Tampa’s own Obituary managed to stand out among the early bands by way of a very simple, but effective songwriting st…"

"Despite the fact that Tardy's widdlesome style contrasted with West's direct and brutal approach, Obituary's bludgeon…"

"Each one of the world’s teachers when they come are misunderstood, and the first thing we do is strike out at them, b…"

"Oh hummingbird Mankind was waiting for you to come flying along Heavenly songbird We were so wrong we've harmed you O…"

"See the curtains hangin' in the window In the evening on a Friday night A little light a-shinin' through the window L…"

"Makes no difference Where you are Day or nighttime You're like a shining star How could I Shine without you When it's…"

"Life So they say Is but a game and they'd let it slip away Love Like the autumn sun Should be dyin' But it's only jus…"

"Dreams So they say Are for the fools and they let 'em drift away Peace Like the silent dove Should be flyin' But it's…"