DarkBliss
...And okra for all
I thought Human was okay. Symbolic is by far the best Death I've heard though (counting Human and TSOP). Excellent album from start to fucking finish.
I can see where you're coming from, as I used to be obsess over this album, Symbolic is much more coherent than TSOP,for one, although I recently listened to it, and not much really stands out. I think it's because of the busy sound, the album sounds plastic and lifeless. I only listen to TSOP nowadays. While more streamlined and rockish, the production is better, and it's full of cool riffs.
The vocals are no biggie for me, Chuck was never any good, imo.