A Dead Heavy Day
Poisonblack · 2008
61 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal
A haunting blend of gothic melodies and crushing metal riffs draped in melancholic themes and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Diane — This track features a compelling interplay of melodic hooks and heavier guitar work, encapsulating the album's emotional core while showcasing the band's signature sound.
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Hatelove — With its gripping narrative of turmoil and desire, this song highlights both lyrical depth and vocal performance, making it a standout representation of the album's thematic exploration.
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A Dead Heavy Day — The title track serves as a poignant centerpiece, merging somber lyrics with an atmospheric arrangement that reflects the overarching mood of the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong songwriting and production, with a cohesive sound that explores gothic metal themes.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent tempo and heavy riffing, while the sixth track introduces a softer, introspective piano section.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar harmonies that create a dense soundscape, particularly in 'Bear the Cross' and 'Hatelove'.
- The album's lyrics often explore themes of isolation and despair, with a notable shift in tone during the last three tracks that incorporate more melodic elements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies with emotional depth
- introspective themes for late nights
- cathartic release through powerful riffs
- dynamic contrasts in pacing
- reflective moments amidst heaviness
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- want lighthearted, carefree listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- A Dead Heavy Day is Poisonblack's third studio album, following their 2006 release, Lust Stained Despair. At this point, the band was solidifying its identity within the gothic metal scene, building on earlier successes while expanding their sonic palette. The album showcases a matured sound that blends heaviness with emotional depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sentenced· Tristania· The Sins of Thy Beloved
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introuder 0:31
- 2 Diane 3:57
- 3 Left Behind 4:46
- 4 Bear the Cross 3:51
- 5 A Dead Heavy Day 5:07
- 6 Me, Myself & I 4:31
- 7 X 6:02
- 8 Human-Compost 5:25
- 9 The Days Between 6:02
- 10 Hatelove 4:01
- 11 Lowlife 4:28
- 12 Only You Can Tear Me Apart 7:48
- 13 The Living Dead (semi acoustic live) 4:45
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