A Silhouette in Splinters
Leviathan · 2005
47 min · 6 tracks · black metal
A haunting blend of black metal ferocity and dark ambient textures that envelops the listener in a chilling atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Silhouette in Splinters — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its sprawling length and complex layering of sounds, drawing listeners into its melancholic narrative.
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Blood Red and True, Part 2: A Spell to Vanquish Sea Serpents — This track showcases Leviathan's signature blend of aggressive riffs and haunting melodies, creating an intense auditory experience that defines the album's thematic depth.
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Shimmering With Horn of Woe — With its ethereal opening and gradual build-up to a climactic finish, this song exemplifies the band's ability to craft atmospheric tension while maintaining a raw edge.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends black metal with ambient textures, creating a unique atmosphere that rewards repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album features lengthy tracks, with most exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and atmospheric shifts.
- Dark ambient elements are interwoven with traditional black metal instrumentation, creating a layered soundscape that evolves throughout each song.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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It Comes in Whispers, Part 2
The verses shift from vivid imagery of decay to abstract reflections on loss without naming specific subjects.
This technique creates an unsettling ambiguity that heightens the emotional impact by allowing listeners to project their own experiences onto the lyrics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Silhouette in Splinters 10:42
- 2 It Comes in Whispers, Part 2 7:56
- 3 Blood Red and True, Part 2: A Spell to Vanquish Sea Serpents 7:49
- 4 Traveling Over the Ocean’s Skull 8:01
- 5 Particular Dis‐Ease 6:26
- 6 Shimmering With Horn of Woe 6:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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