Released 10 years ago
Abbath
Abbath · 2016
48 min · 10 tracks · black metal
Raw and thunderous, this album fuses classic black metal brutality with melodic undercurrents and haunting atmospheres.
Top tracks — play these first
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To War! — Opening with a relentless intensity, this track sets the tone for the album with aggressive riffs and battle-themed lyrics that encapsulate Abbath's signature style.
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Winterbane — This track features sweeping melodies interwoven with harsh vocals, illustrating Abbath's ability to balance ferocity with atmospheric depth, making it a standout moment.
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Count the Dead — With its driving rhythm and anthemic chorus, this song embodies the thematic focus on mortality and conflict, showcasing Abbath’s knack for crafting memorable hooks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Abbath blends traditional black metal with melodic elements, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a fast-paced track that sets a relentless tempo, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- Melodic guitar lines frequently intertwine with aggressive riffs, creating a contrast that enhances the emotional weight of the music.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, shifting from blast beats to slower, more atmospheric passages without warning.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 To War! 5:35
- 2 Winterbane 6:49
- 3 Ashes of the Damned 3:51
- 4 Ocean of Wounds 4:44
- 5 Count the Dead 4:57
- 6 Fenrir Hunts 4:38
- 7 Root of the Mountain 5:40
- 8 Endless 4:38
- 9 Riding on the Wind 3:04
- 10 Nebular Ravens Winter 4:17
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