A Patient Man
Cult Leader · 2018
47 min · 10 tracks · metalcore
A dense fusion of metalcore intensity and haunting melodies creates an atmosphere of bleak introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Curse of Satisfaction — This track showcases the band's ability to blend crushing guitar riffs with an introspective narrative, encapsulating the album's overall themes of disillusionment and longing.
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Isolation in the Land of Milk and Honey — With its atmospheric build-up and raw emotional delivery, this song exemplifies Cult Leader's unique sound, balancing heaviness with melodic moments that underscore the lyrical content.
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A Patient Man — The title track serves as a profound exploration of existential themes, featuring dynamic shifts in intensity that reflect the inner turmoil expressed throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends intensity and melody, showcasing strong dynamics and emotional depth throughout its tracks.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a relentless pace with aggressive guitar riffs and harsh vocals, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more atmospheric section.
- Several tracks feature dynamic shifts between melodic passages and intense breakdowns, creating a contrast that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album closes with a nearly eight-minute track that gradually builds in intensity before fading out, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved tension.
- 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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Am Healed 3:56
- 2 Curse of Satisfaction 3:53
- 3 Isolation in the Land of Milk and Honey 5:18
- 4 To: Achlys 6:15
- 5 A World of Joy 5:57
- 6 Craft of Mourning 2:10
- 7 Share My Pain 2:56
- 8 Aurum Reclusa 3:23
- 9 A Patient Man 7:32
- 10 The Broken Right Hand of God 6:32
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