Aathma
Persefone · 2017
63 min · 13 tracks · melodic death metal
A sonic journey blending intricate melodies with heavy riffs, exploring existential themes through dynamic progressive death metal compositions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Prison Skin — This track features haunting melodies intertwined with aggressive riffs, encapsulating the album's exploration of inner turmoil and self-reflection.
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Spirals Within Thy Being — Here, the band masterfully combines intricate guitar work with atmospheric interludes, representing the spiritual journey central to Aathma's theme.
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Aathma: Part I. Universal Oneness — This track serves as the thematic cornerstone of the album, merging lyrical depth with vibrant instrumentation that elevates the listener’s experience of unity and cosmic awareness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex compositions and strong thematic cohesion, making it a notable entry in melodic death metal.
What we noticed
- The album features a series of interconnected tracks, with the last four pieces forming a suite that explores a single thematic concept.
- Melodic guitar lines frequently intertwine with aggressive riffs, creating a dynamic contrast that shifts throughout each song.
- Several tracks incorporate atmospheric interludes, allowing for moments of reflection before returning to heavier sections.
- 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
- existential themes through intricate melodies
- dynamic shifts in pacing and
- immersive sonic journey of exploration
- introspective moments of stillness
- cathartic release through heavy riffs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2017, Persefone released Aathma as their fourth studio album, following their acclaimed record Spiritual Migration from 2013. This album marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing deeper philosophical concepts and a more ambitious structure, solidifying their position within the progressive death metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Obscura· Gojira· Ne Obliviscaris
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 An Infinitesimal Spark 1:50
- 2 One of Many... 1:27
- 3 Prison Skin 6:21
- 4 Spirals Within Thy Being 7:17
- 5 Cosmic Walkers 3:22
- 6 No Faced Mindless 5:53
- 7 Living Waves 5:45
- 8 Vacuum 2:13
- 9 Stillness Is Timeless 9:37
- 10 Aathma: Part I. Universal Oneness 6:36
- 11 Aathma: Part II. Spiritual Bliss 4:06
- 12 Aathma: Part III. One With the Light 5:23
- 13 Aathma: Part IV. Many of One 3:58
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