A Eulogy for the Damned
Orange Goblin · 2012
49 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A heavy blend of stoner riffs and gritty vocals, steeped in a dark, atmospheric heaviness that defines Orange Goblin's sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Red Tide Rising — Opening with thunderous riffs, this track sets a powerful tone for the album while showcasing the band's signature blend of heaviness and melody.
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Acid Trial — This track features intricate guitar work and an infectious groove that exemplifies the band's ability to merge technicality with accessibility.
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A Eulogy for the Damned — As the title track, it encapsulates the thematic depth of the album, presenting a narrative that reflects loss and reflection through haunting melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, balancing heaviness with melody while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive guitar riffs and driving rhythms, while the second half shifts to more melodic passages and atmospheric elements.
- Each track typically maintains a consistent tempo, with only minor fluctuations that create dynamic contrast without losing momentum.
- Vocals are layered with effects, enhancing the gritty texture and blending seamlessly with the heavy instrumentation throughout the record.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- dark atmospheric heaviness throughout
- cathartic release in long tracks
- intense energy for late nights
- gritty vocals with haunting depth
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- seek short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2012, A Eulogy for the Damned is Orange Goblin's sixth studio album, coming after their 2010 effort, Healing Through Fire. At this point in their career, the band had established themselves within the stoner metal scene, honing a sound that blended classic heavy metal with sludgy grooves and lyrical themes of darkness and introspection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Electric Wizard· Sleep· High on Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Red Tide Rising 4:49
- 2 Stand for Something 3:47
- 3 Acid Trial 4:13
- 4 The Filthy & the Few 3:32
- 5 Save Me From Myself 5:58
- 6 The Fog 6:45
- 7 Return to Mars 2:26
- 8 Death of Aquarius 5:48
- 9 The Bishops Wolf 4:39
- 10 A Eulogy for the Damned 7:17
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