A Whole New Level of Sickness
Shai Hulud · 2000
16 min · 7 tracks · progressive metal
A chaotic blend of aggressive riffs and intricate melodies showcasing the band's technical prowess and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Set Your Body Ablaze — The opening track sets a ferocious tone with its relentless energy and showcases the band’s signature blend of melody and aggression, making it an anthem for their sound.
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Bitter End — This track highlights a poignant exploration of loss and despair through intricate guitar work and powerful vocals, embodying the emotional core of the album.
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Anesthesia — With its frenetic pace and thought-provoking lyrics, this song captures the essence of disillusionment while demonstrating the band’s technical skill and dynamic range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases complex structures and shifts in intensity, marking it as a notable entry in early metalcore.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a rapid-fire guitar riff that sets a frenetic pace, which is maintained through the first three songs.
- Each song features abrupt tempo changes, often shifting from aggressive sections to melodic interludes within the same track.
- The final track is an untitled piece that concludes the EP with a slow, atmospheric fade-out, contrasting sharply with the preceding intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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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Bitter End
The narrative shifts from reflective to confrontational, revealing deep personal turmoil beneath a heavy instrumental backdrop.
This shift emphasizes the internal struggle at play, contrasting vulnerability with raw intensity that characterizes much of the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Set Your Body Ablaze 3:40
- 2 Anesthesia 2:46
- 3 Linoleum 2:08
- 4 Bitter End 2:49
- 5 Boiling Point 1:39
- 6 Free in Constraint 2:48
- 7 [untitled] 0:57
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