A Furrow Cut Short
Drudkh · 2015
58 min · 7 tracks · black metal
Atmospheric black metal intertwines folk melodies with haunting, layered instrumentation and poignant lyrical themes of loss and defiance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Поки не засиплють чужою землею очі — This track showcases the album's thematic focus on mortality and cultural identity, featuring an expansive sound that builds tension through layered instrumentation.
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Безчестя I — Opening with a haunting melody, this track encapsulates the band's signature blend of aggression and atmosphere while exploring themes of disgrace and resilience.
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Епосі нескорених поетів — This piece highlights the lyrical poetry that defines Drudkh's work, weaving historical references with a powerful musical landscape that enhances its narrative depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate compositions and strong cultural ties contribute to its standing in atmospheric black metal.
What we noticed
- The album features long tracks, with each piece averaging around six minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and motifs.
- Layered instrumentation creates a dense soundscape, blending atmospheric elements with traditional folk melodies throughout the record.
- The lyrical content is delivered in Ukrainian, enhancing the cultural connection and emotional weight of the themes of loss and defiance.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long atmospheric journeys of reflection
- immersive soundscapes for deep focus
- haunting melodies evoking poignant emotions
- patient builds that reward attention
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
- want short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, A Furrow Cut Short is Drudkh's sixth studio album, following their 2013 release Eternal Turn of the Wheel. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation as pioneers of atmospheric black metal, blending traditional Ukrainian folk elements into their sound, while continuing to evolve artistically.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Negură Bunget· Agalloch· Wolves in the Throne Room
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Прокляті сини I 9:20
- 2 Прокляті сини II 7:05
- 3 Епосі нескорених поетів 9:00
- 4 Тліючий попіл 6:27
- 5 Безчестя I 9:11
- 6 Безчестя II 9:22
- 7 Поки не засиплють чужою землею очі 8:24
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